Mount Lofty House Boutique Estate

Adelaide Hills, Australia

9.9 Superior Luxury
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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

Ideal base for Adelaide Hill Prancing Horse Drive

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 day ago

An exceptional hotel with truly professional & friendly staff. The Degustation meal was of the highest order - Chef Allesandro came out & liased about diatery requirements which was executed admirably. The talk & tour by Chris starting in the Library with a glass of bubbly included a truly amazing wine cellar & is highly recommended. Hats off to Pietro, Naman & Eleanor. We can now see for ourselves why friends were so enthusiastic about Mt Lofty House.

564vincentn - Launceston, Australia


You must absolutely go.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 4 days ago

Amazing and unforgettable experience. The building and surrounds are steeped in history. The room was excellent. Mid to late April (Autumn) was an amazing time to be here with the days still warm and the evenings cooling off. The colours of the trees changing with the season was wonderful to see. The food and service was excellent.

DANIEL S


Deserves it praise and rating

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Fantastic place in Adelaide Hills. Unique in Australia if not world where you feel you're situated in beautiful hills and wine country, experiencing luxury yet just a short 15 minutes into the CBD. Stopped here during Gather Round and had the best of what Adelaide can offer. Staff are best in Aus that I've found by some way!

Paul D - Melbourne, Australia


Saved the best for Last

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

First visit to Adelaide, South Australia. Chose Mt Lofty House to stay for our last 3 days 2 night. Location perfect to explore the little townships in the Adelaide Hills. Hahndorf, Stirling and Bridgewater to name a few. I enjoyed travelling the scenic routes as well. Mt Lofty House, congratulations to all involved in rebuilding this amazing home after it was damaged by the fires. From our wonderful welcome by Christopher to our last few hours before flying home I could not fault anything about MLH. We had beautiful rooms with balconies over looking the Piccadilly Valley. The 4 poster bed mattress and pillows were so comfortable. Very spacious, the decor excellent, clean, had everything supplied that we required. Loved the hand written welcoming card, the Mt Lofty book and cookies supplied on arrival. So thoughtful. The China cups and saucers for tea, amazing, also good sized coffee cups supplied along with the coffee machine and pods. Enjoyed our meals in Hardys Verandah Restaurant and in Marthas Room. Food choices excellent covered all. All staff we encountered, we found to be polite, well trained in their roles, Service was excellent. Really enjoyed the welcome tour starting in the Library with drinks, getting to know other guests and the history of MLH. The tour of parts of the home was great, very interesting, Arthurs Wine Cellar amazing, the Lounge and Billard Room. Pool swim was a bonus, being able to relax in the sun wonderful, after a very busy 10 days exploring Adelaide and surrounds. Location is perfect, easy driving to city, the beaches and the airport.

Leaine M - Brisbane Region, Australia


Heavenly experience

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Exceptional accommodation, outstanding experience, incredibly welcoming and excellent food! Top end without being pretentious! Day spa experience sublime Very attentive staff right down to gorgeous acknowledgement of our honeymoon!

227terrip - Sydney, Australia


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