Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
Adelaide Hills, Australia
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About the Hotel
We are an iconic designer 5 STAR boutique hotel in the Adelaide Hills famous for our luxury escapes, three hat fine dining restaurant, indulgent day spa experiences, conference retreats and breathtakingly beautiful weddings. Mount Lofty House was built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house. Arthur Hardy is reminiscent of a South Australian Jay Gatsby; indeed his wife Martha described their lifestyle as ‘a kind of feudal splendour’. Their beautiful manor soon became the state’s premier address for lavish and infamous parties for Adelaide’s elite of the day. From such lofty beginnings the manor was passed through a number of South Australian families, including a period as commune in the 1970s. In the disastrous 1983 fires of Ash Wednesday Mount Lofty House was burnt to the ground before rising from the ashes like a phoenix to truly become one of South Australia’s great icons.
Location
Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA 5152
Adelaide Hills, Australia
Nearest Airport: ADL
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Bar & Lounge
- Picnics
- Pizzeria
- Restaurants
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa Services
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Game Room
- Terrace
- Outdoor Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Gardens
- In-Room Amenities
- Private Patios or Balconies
- Bathrobes
- Mini Bar
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Luxury Bath Amenities
- Work Desks
- Blackout Curtains
- Activities
- Tennis
- Nature Walks
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Conference Facilities
- Nearby
- Nature Reserve
- Interests
- Hotels
- Inns
- Signature Perks
- Spa
Reviews for Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate
Perfect place for a mini break
Great location, amazing place, and well worth the trip from Melbourne to experience this world class venue with all the staff being amazing, attentive and always there.
Stephen C
Very helpful staff
Fine food and overall quality experience. The staff are helpful and attentive. This is a good location for business events as well as for relaxed holidays.
John T
Wonderful Experience
Amazing stay! The rooms were clean, warm, and beautifully decorated. The whole estate has a unique, elegant atmosphere. Special thanks to Mustafa for his outstanding hospitality, always smiling, friendly, and incredibly helpful. He made our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Ömercan Ö
Old school charm with all the details
Hospitality done right - from the moment Samuel greets you in the car park to when Georgia finds every way possible to make your life comfortable and easy, staying at Mount Lofty House feels like an indulgent hug. Props for our Colombian barkeepers and for the whole place being adults only. Bonus points for how easy it is to walk to the stunning Botanic Garden. Would definitely return.
Jessica D - Torrensville, Australia
It was a wonderful experience. Made better by the staff on every level.
What can you say when everything was superb. From reception to paying the bill and all the time in between.
sa41ia - Hyde Park, Australia
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