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Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Conservatory Suite | Terrace/patio
Sister Property - Sequoia Lodge | Living area | 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Local cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Mount Lofty House & Estate provides a peaceful retreat in Adelaide Hills with garden views that captivate visitors. Guests can play volleyball or relax at the outdoor pool. This luxury boutique hotel features a gym and spa where travelers can book massage treatments.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Conservatory Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sister Property - Sequoia Lodge | Living area | 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Sister Property - Sequoia Lodge

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Piccadilly Wing Garden Room | View from room

Piccadilly Wing Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Piccadilly Wing Valley View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Piccadilly Valley Room

  • Sleeps 3

Piccadilly Garden Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Conservatory Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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1 Mawson Drive, Crafers, SA, 5152

What's nearby

  • Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rundle Mall - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Adelaide Convention Centre - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Adelaide Oval - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Adelaide Belair Station - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Uraidla Republic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stirling Cellars & Patisserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgewater Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crafers Inn Hotel - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

Luxury boutique hotel near Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Located close to Heysen Trail Trailhead, Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a library. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a vineyard, a tasting room, and winery tours. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a hot stone massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Hardy' Verandah Resturant, features local cuisine and garden views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, RV/bus/truck parking, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Hardy' Verandah Resturant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Volleyball
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lofty House
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel B&B Crafers
Mount Lofty House Crafers
Mount Lofty House Hotel
Mount Lofty House Hotel Crafers
Grand Mercure Mount Lofty Hotel
Grand Mercure Mount Lofty House Hotel Crafers
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel Crafers
Mount Lofty House MGallery Sofitel

Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat located?

Located in Crafers, this luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Heysen Trail Trailhead.

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Reviews

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places I have stayed in Australia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Exception food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Amenities
It is a beautiful property with an excellent staff and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous customer service. Staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there after getting engaged. They were so kind even brought out special deserts and took care of us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely outstanding! Everyone went out of their way to help you have an incredible time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience, A luxurious retreat with a gourmet breakfast and a couple of koalas in the tree outside!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff, amazing views, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, beautiful views, amazing service and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful mountain getaway

We had a fantastic stay with the most beautiful surroundings and comfortable room with views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular Experience

From arriving to leaving the staff and hotel was amazing! Rode here on bikes for my 30th birthday and will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific destination hotel. Plenty to explore and close to Adelaide. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Wonderful views and gorgeous property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the property and its location in the Adelaide Hills with beautiful, picturesque views were very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice views, surroundings, close to Adelaide and Adelaide hills region
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favourite place to stay during honeymoon!

World class accommodations and restaurant in beautiful Adelaide Hills. Very memorable historic property with beautiful views and fun experiences nearby from feeding kangaroos to wine touring. Will return on future anniversaries. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility in an easy to get to location. Stunning views

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful two night Adelaide Hills escape

Outstanding stay. Room, decor, view, service and food were all of excellent quality. House tour by Christopher was a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Mount Lofty, the staff were exceptional! We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Staff were excellent, nothing too much trouble, and just downright friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A mini break

A fabulous one-night stay that was perfect to help recharge the batteries. The service was amazing and the food and accommodation first class.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and high quality accommodation. High attention to detail, with everything thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply an amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a place. So magical. Can't wait to go back. Thank you Mt Lofty House for the most amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and luxurious! The estate is stunning with fantastic views! The room was lovely, and bed was very comfortable. The meals at Hardy's Restaurant were absolutely delicious! All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Overall, a very relaxing, lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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