The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in South Australia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to South Australia

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Visiting South Australia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to South Australia, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in South Australia based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting South Australia for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to South Australia before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting South Australia for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in South Australia for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Port Lincoln Hotel

Port Lincoln, South Australia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 1 Lincoln Highway, Port Lincoln Hotel has great rooms from $89 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 530.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Intercontinental Hotels Adelaide By IHG

Adelaide, South Australia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in South Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Intercontinental Hotels Adelaide By IHG which has nice rooms starting at $134. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at North Terrace. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 642.7 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Lyndoch Hill

Tanunda, South Australia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Lyndoch Hill to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $99. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1221 Barossa Valley Way. You'll also find a game room, a child pool, free parking, an indoor play area, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 627.1 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Stamford Grand Adelaide

Glenelg, South Australia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to South Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $104, Stamford Grand Adelaide, at 2 Jetty Road Moseley Square provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 644.2 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Novotel Barossa Valley Resort

Tanunda, South Australia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Novotel Barossa Valley Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Golf Links Road. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 627.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Playford Hotel Adelaide - MGallery Collection

Adelaide, South Australia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Playford Hotel Adelaide - MGallery Collection is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $140, and it's located at 120 North Terrace. We also love the parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 642.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $116 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to South Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Vibe Hotel Adelaide because it has great rooms that start at $116. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 260 Flinders Street. Only 643.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Pullman Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Pullman Adelaide offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $117 (before taxes). It's located at 16 Hindmarsh Square and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 643.4 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Crowne Plaza Adelaide By IHG

Adelaide, South Australia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in South Australia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 27 Frome Street, Crowne Plaza Adelaide By IHG has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, laundry services, golf, and city views which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 643.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Adelaide Rockford

Adelaide, South Australia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Adelaide Rockford which has nice rooms starting at $89. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 164 Hindley Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 642.7 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in South Australia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in South Australia, Best Luxury Hotels in South Australia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Australia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in South Australia, Best Hotels for One Week in South Australia, Best Hotels for One Night in South Australia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in South Australia, Best Adults Only Hotels in South Australia, Best Party Hotels in South Australia, or Best Business Hotels in South Australia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in South Australia?

South Australia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$130

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to South Australia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in South Australia based on data from 116 hotels is an affordable $130. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Australia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $150
  • 4-star hotels: $151
  • 3-star hotels: $100
  • 2-star hotels: $74


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