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Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

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Sister Property - Sequoia Lodge | Living area
A tented dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by hanging floral arrangements, and a scenic view in the background.
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1 Mawson Drive, Crafers, SA, 5152
  • Place, Cleland Conservation Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eurilla Conservation Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Piccadilly Wing Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Piccadilly Wing Valley View Room

Piccadilly Wing Valley View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sister Property - Sequoia Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Conservatory Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a quilted bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Conservatory Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a skylight, and a large window.

Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cleland Conservation Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and garden views while dining at Hardy' Verandah
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court and a gym
  • 7 minutes by car from Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and 14 minutes from Heysen Trail Trailhead
Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Adelaide hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Hardy' Verandah - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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
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 fire extinguisher and 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills - Adults Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most incredible stay at Mount Lofty Estate. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the food was amazing and our room was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic venue & meals - the whole team are fantastic, providing for a memorable 60th celebration. Very informative tour on and around the history of the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

henry

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

Brilliant place to stay

Just a terrific place to stay from the moment we arrived until we left we were made to feel special A truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff. Beautiful estate and a nice and quiet location in the hills. Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Amenities
It is a beautiful property with an excellent staff and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Staff, welcome, room, 3 course dinner in the Martha Hardy room, and of course the unrivaled location in the Adelaide Hills. William was very enthusiastic in giving us the historical information on the house tour. The complimentary champagne was a bonus. It’s a special place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

Fantastic getaway!

Amazing! Beautiful location, spectacular views, great walks, lovely gardens, food excellent, accommodation wonderful, staff very professional, helpful and friendly, what more can I say!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is beautiful old style property is great history. The food is exceptional and the staff are friendliest you will find. They all seem to take great pride work at this special place. We spent two night had high tea, a massage at the spa and some really delicious food as well as the house tour. Everything was so well done with such caring people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iam a cleaner by trade i just pointed out some missed spots in the room that had not been cleaned i.e top of shower head dust and skin, and shower drain was caked in mold, there was also thick layer of dust around circular light feature and dust on top of bed frame. Other then that pleasent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Exception food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

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