Boutique hotels in Glenelg

Here’s a little history for you: Glenelg is the first European settlement in South Australia. It’s also a palindrome—like “race car" and “taco cat". Yeah, we think weird words are way cooler than history, too. Don’t get us wrong, history is important—but it’s not half as much fun as having a good laugh with Sheila over how she pronounces “rural juror".

Don’t worry, there’s much more to do on the shores of St. Vincent Gulf than play word games…although tinkering with a crossword puzzle is a solid way to spend an afternoon sunning on the sand. You could channel your inner Jason Day and hit the links at a local golf course, or even get a little wet—hey, Glenelg is a scuba destination, too. The day after you embarrass yourself on the fairway, throw on some scuba gear and dive for all the balls you lopped in the drink. You know darn well you’re no Jason Day.

Good Times in Glenelg

Glenelg may be a suburb of Adelaide, but it doesn’t need the big city to provide the party. In between the boutique Glenelg hotels along Jetty Road, you’ll find trendy shops to pop in by day and vibrant nightclubs to visit once the sun sets.

You can always trade the neons for natural lighting with a hike on one of the trails around town. Plus, the walk will help you work off the extra calories you’ll be consuming in the form of liquid bread—you may know it by its more common name, beer.

Gobbling Up Glenelg

Are you one of those types of travellers who survives on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches during your holiday? Of course not! Treat your taste buds to modern Aussie fare and international cuisine at the eateries on Jetty Road. After the meal, have dessert in the form of pints with your mates at the local pub. There’s probably one close to your Glenelg boutique hotel, so you can save on carfare.

What Are the Best Boutique Hotels in Glenelg?

You’ll find some of the best boutique accommodation in Glenelg from the shoreline all the way into the centre of Adelaide. The little beach-town suburb is too small to hold them all! Here are some of our favourites:

• Clarion Hotel Soho – This chic, contemporary hotel will have you living like a celebrity without having to pay high-roller money. Chat it up at the Little Soho Café & Tapas Bar, or just chill out by the rooftop pool.
• Adabco Boutique Hotel – Classic Venetian façade on the outside, sleek sophistication in the inside. The cosy bed and high-definition television are going to give your beach chair and the waters of the gulf a run for their money.

Book your Glenelg boutique accommodation through Wotif today. With the money you save, you can buy a new word-puzzle book or a round of pints for your mates at the club. We recommend the drinks.