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Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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377 California Rd, Tatachilla, SA, 5171
  • Place, Fleurieu Arthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Willunga Farmers Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maxwell Wines
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Deep-soaking bathtub

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Vineyard view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

This smoke-free guesthouse features an attached winery, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Adelaide guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines, you'll be close to Wirra Wirra Vineyards. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a winery.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • 7 minutes by car from Willunga Farmers Market and 11 minutes from Wirra Wirra Vineyards
A winery is on site. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines also features a garden, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Adelaide guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; COVID-19 vaccination requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests providing vaccine record must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrejs

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

Brilliant

Fantastic accommodation, fantastic location and view. Very peaceful, great getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avishka

Room was cl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rubybeth

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

High recommended

Such a relaxing stay! We’ll definitely come back. Comfy bed and pillows, great view of the vine yards plus lovely bath with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

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

Return visit to this hidden gem

A wonderful place to stay. We came in early 2020 and haven't managed to return until late 2024. Little has changed: no wear and tear, but the same stunning view and a magnificently appointed bedroom and bathroom. Perfect for exploring the Southern Vales, or for a short get-away from Adelaide.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pick another spot- owners were not honest. After a discussion with the managers/owners onsite they told Expedia the manager/owner-wasn’t there to help and refused a refund even though I just spoke to them in person. Americans owners that just want to make a quick buck. Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

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

Brilliant!

Most comfortable bed of all the hotels I've ever stayed in. Luxe rooms and interesting building. Personal and friendly service. Wine tasting after we checked-in. What more could you want! Location is a few minutes out of McLaren Vale, but uber and taxis are readily available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

AMAZING WINE COUNTRY STAY

This small hotel is a genius product developed by the couple who own Inkwell wines and live nearby. The rooms and hallways and cellar door are built out of shipping containers and a lot of effort went into making the accommodations truly 5 star. They are also strongly committed to being environmentaly conscious. The location is quiet and charming with amazing views. They are only 5 mins from the center of Mclaren Vale with plenty of restaurant options and stores. They are also only 10 mins away from Maslin beach , one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever visit. A terrific choice for visiting the nearby wine country 🎉🎉🎉
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

caroline

Place was ok checkin was a bit odd and dragged out Was for our wedding anniversary and noted that in booking but there was no mention of that at all while checking Was no milk in the fridge for teas or coffees Shower head leaking badly For the price a bit underwhelming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

winery woes....

I was in the area for work and thought this place would be good. Unfortunately, my colleague had a bereavement and could not come. I realise a refund was impossible of course ... the stay was imminent - but did think that if there was a mutually convenient time - something might be possible... I have done this with illness and this was the passing of a son... but I also paid for the breakfast for both rooms ... and even that was charged and not consumed! and apparently on arrival ... was advised there have been a lot of unfortunate 'passings' of young people in SA of late..... maybe I am being to sensitive or harsh ... but cannot recommend or return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic down to the complimentary snacks and amenities. We just needed one night stay and it was possible where a lot of Airbnb require 2 to three minimum nights in McLaren Vale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful unique location. We had the most brilliant stay. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Amazing Location! Outstanding

Simply amazing. Loved it. Outstanding views across the winery (with the autumn colors). Bath was great too. Super-comfy bed. And a selection of excellent wines. What more could you want? Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Place to stay

The room was amazing with beautiful veiws and amenities. Breakfast could be improved but was sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A surprisingly luxurious oasis on a hill, overlooking rows and rows of vines. The room, and ensuite, were large, comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing - would definitely go back

It doesn't get much better than watching the sunset over vines while drinking a wine in the bathtub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an amazing sunset over the vineyard!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wines at Inkwell are really enjoyable. The staff are down to earth, friendly, and helpful. They even have a wine dog named Daisy. The views from the room are breathtaking. We really enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck. It's very quiet and peaceful. The amenities are high quality and comfortable. The only complaint I have, and it's very minor and probably specific to me is that the shower water pressure is really light. I have super thick hair and it was almost impossible to get my hair rinsed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay in this beautiful accommodation . Rooms and styling are outstanding . Sunset over the vineyards is magical! Beds are incredibly comfortable and the bath is fantastic. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and there is nothing else like it anywhere near. Included breakfast not really in keeping with the high standard and low footprint ethics of the hotel. Less food but more local offerings with less packaging would be an improvement .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, simple check-in. A beautiful contemporary room with an even better outlook. Well appointed with wine, snacks, breakfast and coffee. A thoroughly relaxing stay in McLaren Vale and recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastisk sted med en utrolig atmosfære. Nydelig natur rundt hotellet midt i vinmarkene. Vi vil absolutt anbefale dette stedet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique styling and scenery. Modern, private and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

A wonderful break away

Beautiful rooms and wonderful hospitality, couldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019