Adelaide Resorts & Hotels with Spas

Adelaide's CBD showcases striking colonial architecture alongside sleek modern towers on tree-lined streets. Wander through the elegant North Terrace where sandstone buildings house cultural gems like the Art Gallery of South Australia and South Australian Museum. Shoppers flock to bustling Rundle Mall while history buffs explore the Adelaide Town Hall and Parliament House with their grand facades. The area offers dining options from casual food courts to upscale restaurants on nearby Gouger Street. Hotels range from boutique properties to business-focused accommodation. Getting around is a breeze with free city connector buses, trams, and Adelaide Metro trains all converging in this walkable district.

North Adelaide's charming streets are lined with heritage buildings that tell stories of colonial times through their sandstone facades and wrought iron details. The area wraps around the edge of Adelaide Parklands, where joggers and picnickers enjoy the green escape. St. Peter's Cathedral towers above tree-lined avenues, while the iconic Adelaide Oval hosts cricket matches that fill the air with excitement. Sophisticated dining options along O'Connell Street range from upscale bistros to cosy cafes serving artisan coffee. Stay in converted Victorian mansions that function as boutique B&Bs with period furnishings. Free city connector buses make the 5-minute trip to city centre easy, while wide footpaths make exploring on foot a pleasure.

Step into Australia's oldest German settlement where European charm meets Adelaide Hills beauty. Hahndorf's cobblestone high street showcases traditional half-timbered buildings housing artisan workshops and speciality shops. Wine enthusiasts can sample local vintages at Hahndorf Hill Winery while history buffs explore the Heritage Museum and Hans Heysen's former studio. German-Australian fusion dominates the food scene with schnitzel houses, artisan bakeries, and contemporary cafes. Boutique bed & breakfasts in heritage buildings offer charming accommodation for visitors. The compact historic core is easily walkable, though a car is recommended for exploring surrounding Adelaide Hills vineyards.

McLaren Vale dazzles with rolling vineyard landscapes and small-town charm just outside Adelaide. Wine lovers can hop between 80+ cellar doors, sampling regional specialities at Maxwell Wines, d'Arenberg, and Wirra Wirra. Beyond wine, you'll find artisanal cheese factories, olive groves, and weekend farmers markets bursting with local goodies and handcrafted treasures. Farm-to-table restaurants showcase seasonal produce alongside those famous local wines. Most visitors need a car to explore properly, though cycling tours are popular on flatter vineyard roads. Accommodation ranges from cosy B&Bs nestled among the vines to luxury wine resorts with vineyard views.