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Subscribe The Best New Hotels in South Australia: The Luxe Stays We Can’t Wait to Book
From lavish city stays to luxe escapes, these are the best new hotels in South Australia just waiting for you to check in.
Dreaming of greener pastures a little closer to home? With stunning new stays popping up across Adelaide and South Australia, there’s never been a better time to plan your next local escape. From coastal retreats along our postcard-perfect shoreline to vineyard-side luxury, plus sleek new city hotels redefining the CBD staycation, SA is serving serious holiday inspiration.
With an exciting line-up of new and soon-to-open hotels across Adelaide and beyond, now’s the perfect time to lock in some well-deserved R&R. Before you book, explore our edit of the best new hotels in South Australia — because choosing just one might be the hardest part.
South Australia’s Best New Hotels: Coming Soon
Hotel Panorama, Adelaide
Adelaide’s southern suburbs are about to get a serious upgrade in style and staycations. Hotel Panorama, a $60 million Hurtley Hotel Group project bringing laid-back luxury to the city’s doorstep. With 77 rooms across three levels, including 26 serviced apartments and a honeymoon suite, the hotel caters to every stay — from Classic King and Twin rooms for a city escape, to Deluxe Studios with kitchenettes and soaking tubs, Classic Family rooms, and indulgent Luxury and Panorama Suites with private balconies.
Distinct spaces and shared moments define the hotel’s food and drink offering, from the Lobby Bar’s all-day modern Australian bistro favourites, to the Restaurant’s polished table service and curated wine list, Sideline’s pub classics and crowd-pleasing plates, and Wonderland rooftop bar with share-style dishes, cocktails, and sweeping city, coast, and Adelaide Hills views. With function rooms, a gaming lounge, fire lounge, and beer garden, Hotel Panorama is more than a stay making Hotel Panorama more than just a place to check in.
Coming May 2026
625 Goodwood Road, Panorama
Marine & Harbours Hotel
After sitting vacant for more than two decades, the iconic 1978 Marine and Harbours Building is getting a full-on waterfront revival. As part of the Dock One masterplan, the Marine & Harbours Hotel from Kite Projects, Enzo Caroscio Architects, Enoki Design and Build Inc, will blend style, history, and harbour views, turning a long-forgotten landmark into a must-visit destination.
The retro boutique hotel will feature 150 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and 10 floating suites on the Port River, alongside a rooftop bar, restaurant, conference facilities, and curated food and beverage experiences. Guests can also enjoy an open-air cinema, creating a vibrant mix of leisure, work, and waterfront culture.
Demolition works will commence in the coming months, with completion of the hotel expected in 2027.
Opening 2027
Monarto Safari Lodge
South Australia’s outback has a new rhythm. Opening April 2nd, 2026, Safari Lodge is the latest luxury stay at Monarto Safari Resort, bringing guests closer than ever to the park’s Wild Africa precinct.
Twenty safari tents and a central lodge encircle a tranquil waterhole, where giraffes, zebras, nyala, and ostriches roam freely, creating a constantly changing bush panorama. Each tent blends comfort with immersion, featuring king or twin beds, ensuite bathrooms, private dressing rooms, and lounge areas that spill onto the plains. Two accessible tents ensure everyone can share the experience.
Beyond the tents, guests can unwind in swimming and plunge pools, hit the gym, or try their hand at pickleball — or simply soak up the view. Packages start from $2,920 per tent and include two-day park access, a Wild Africa Sunset Safari, all meals, afternoon canapés, and all-day beverages.
63 Monarto Road, Monarto
Reservations are open here.
Crystalbrook Sam
Crystalbrook Collection’s first South Australian hotel, Crystalbrook Sam, has just reached full height on Halifax Street, edging closer to its highly anticipated late-2026 debut. Set to bring a fresh wave of contemporary luxury to the city’s southern precinct, the 12-storey stay will house 196 design-forward rooms and suites, each styled with Crystalbrook’s signature blend of sustainability, personality and polished comfort.
Up top, a Level 12 destination restaurant is primed to become a table-to-book, where sweeping views from the CBD to the Adelaide Hills meet menus celebrating South Australian produce. Wellness lovers will be equally spoiled, with Eléme Day Spa making its Adelaide debut alongside a pool, sauna and gym. A café, bar and curated meeting and event spaces round out the offering — all set to elevate Adelaide’s luxury landscape and anchor a new era of stay-and-play in the heart of the city.
Opening 2026
15 Halifax Street, Adelaide
Hotel to Rise Above Historic Glenelg Terrace
At 1 Moseley Street, a new 10-storey hotel will rise behind Alexandra Terrace, the Victorian-era building that has long anchored this corner of Glenelg. Led by Future Urban and PACT Architects, the terrace will be carefully conserved and thoughtfully revitalised, opening to new life with a restaurant, bar, wellness spaces and suites.
Behind it, a contemporary tower will house 90 rooms, stepping lightly into the skyline while complementing the rhythm of Alexandra Terrace and the surrounding streetscape. Together, old and new are set to form a precinct that feels lived-in yet alive with possibility.
Coming to 1 Moseley Street, Glenelg
Treehouse Hotel, Market Square
Treehouse Hotel is bringing its globally recognised lifestyle brand to Market Square as part of the $400M precinct redevelopment, mixing nostalgia, sustainability, and local vibes into a hotel that’s playful, creative, and unmistakably city-centre cool.
The first Treehouse Hotel in Australia, it will have 248 rooms, a rooftop terrace, a restaurant and bar with outdoor seating, and flexible event spaces designed to do more than host guests. Think live music during Adelaide Fringe, rooftop cinema nights in summer, and design showcases during Adelaide Festival — this isn’t just a stay, it’s a city playground.
Construction is underway, with doors expected to open late 2026.
Market Square, between Grote and Gouger Streets, Adelaide
Luxe New Era for Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel
Big news for Adelaide’s luxury scene: the beloved Mayfair Hotel is getting a glamorous new chapter. IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Ark Capital to reimagine the heritage-listed 1930s landmark as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide, marking the brand’s second Australian hotel. Known globally for thoughtful design, soulful hospitality and locally loved restaurants and bars, Kimpton will bring a boutique-meets-playful edge to the CBD icon. The hotel will continue operating under the Mayfair name, before a full refurbishment, with its grand relaunch slated for late 2026. A new era of luxury living (and rooftop sipping) is on the horizon.
Opening 2026
InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa
Slated to open in 2028, pending planning approval, the InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa will be the crown jewel of the Southern Barossa Winery and Tourist Accommodation Project. Set among rolling hills and vineyards at Williamstown, the resort promises a next-level luxury escape in South Australia’s most iconic wine region. Plans reveal 150 premium guest rooms, each designed to capture sweeping vineyard views, alongside a 130-seat fine-dining restaurant, lounge and terrace spaces, landscaped courtyards, and a vineyard-vista bar. Guests can expect a full-service wellness spa, resort-style pool, and state-of-the-art fitness centre, complemented by conference and event facilities for elevated retreats and celebrations. The wider precinct will also feature a boutique winery, cellar door, tasting rooms, and an additional on-site restaurant, creating a fully immersive food, wine and wellness destination.
Opening 2028
Barossa Valley
Mount Barker $50 Million Hotel Precinct
A proposed project all but guaranteed to boost tourism, jobs and investment opportunities in a rapidly-growing pocket of Adelaide, Accord Property is seeking approval for a four-star, 120-room hotel at Mount Barker’s Summit Precinct. This game-changing hotel will be the first major tourism investment in the 50-hectare site, which already features the Summit Sport and Recreation Park, and the soon-to-open Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The luxury hotel – and the integrated $15 million wellness centre planned for future development stages – will firmly put Mount Barker on the map, transforming the town into a premier regional destination for travel and leisure.
Through a competitive selection process, Accord Property has been selected as the developer, and has already partnered with a major, high-profile hotel group for the project. This new hotel perfectly aligns with the Mount Barker District Council’s vision to establish the Summit Precinct as a regional hub for tourism, sport, and events only 35 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Watch this space!
Opening date TBA
South Australia’s Best New Hotels: Now Open
Monarto Safari Resort
Officially open to the public from May 28th, Monarto Safari Resort is here to redefine luxury escapes with breathtaking views, premium amenities and unforgettable encounters in the heart of Monarto Safari Park. Developed by Journey Beyond, this $40 million destination features 78 luxury rooms, 20 safari tents, a world-class spa, two pools, and event spaces, offering something for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.
Set within the largest Safari park outside of Africa, guests can embark on exclusive guided safaris across 550 hectares of open plains, getting up close to free-roaming African wildlife. Plus, every stay supports vital conservation efforts at Monarto Safari Park, contributing to the protection of incredible species. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Monarto Safari Resort invites you to connect with nature like never before.
Book your stay at Monarto Safari Resort
63 Monarto Road, Monarto
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Adelaide Marriott Hotel
Adelaide’s hospitality scene received a significant upgrade with the arrival of the Adelaide Marriott Hotel in August 2024, housed within the historic GPO building. This 285-room gem seamlessly blends heritage charm with contemporary luxury, offering guests indulgence paired with stunning city views. From the sophisticated Penny Blue restaurant to the sleek Exchange Lane bar, every detail whispers style.
Featuring an 18-metre heated pool, wellness facilities, and a ballroom fit for grand affairs, Marriott has swiftly injected a vibrant new heartbeat into the city’s elegant core — proof that tradition and modernity can indeed dance.
141 King William Street, Adelaide
Opened August 2024
Book your stay with Booking.com
The George Glenelg
Five-star luxury is coming to Glenelg, in the form of the stunning George Hotel. Perfectly positioned just steps from Moseley Square, Jetty Road and Glenelg Beach, The George promises an elevated coastal escape where every detail is taken care of.
Now in the final stages of completion, a stay in these elegant and sophisticated rooms will place you in the heart of one of Adelaide’s most loved suburbs, with endless options for food, drinks and fun at your doorstep. And, if you don’t want to leave the hotel (we can’t blame you) Soda Rooftop Bar & Restaurant will offer handcrafted cocktails, a menu celebrating local flavours and unbeatable views. Coinciding with a massive $40 million redevelopment for Jetty Road (construction is already underway), this stunning hotel and a new and improved main street will transform Glenelg into a chic and sought-after destination.
1 Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Rumi on Louth
The newest ultra-luxe offering to hit SA, Rumi on Louth invites visitors to immerse themselves in nature and discover a world of indulgence, where the line between rugged wilderness and elevated living is blurred. This eco-conscious experience offers an escape from the everyday, found on Louth Island off the coast of Port Lincoln.
Rumi has been built with the utmost care for the land on which it sits, evident in the meticulous conservation and restoration efforts to maintain the island’s raw beauty. Stage One of Rumi is open to visitors seeking extraordinary adventure and unparalleled service, with rooms boasting panoramic sea views, high-end finishes, aeroplane transfers and immaculate details.
This getaway is unique, secluded and filled with immersive experiences; think kayak fishing, buggy tours, catamaran cruises, beach picnics, cooking classes and in-room massages that enhance a postcard-perfect stay.
Louth Island, Eyre Peninsula
Book your stay with Rumi on Louth
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