Marion Hotel & Cellars

Mile End Hotel is a classic pub on Henley Beach Road in Mile End, on the edge of Adelaide's CBD, with refurbished pub rooms and an apartment. Trading since 1841, the pub has an art deco fit-out, booth seating, a courtyard beer garden and its own bottle shop. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms with shared bathrooms to ensuite queen rooms, an ensuite triple and a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette. Rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge, and wifi and on-site parking are free. Thebarton Theatre is a few minutes' walk away, Adelaide Oval is a short bus ride, and the airport is roughly ten minutes by car. Guests mention friendly service and good food.

A boutique pub on Franklin Street in the middle of Adelaide, with seven rooms sitting above an ever-changing craft beer tap list. Each room is styled differently, with an en suite, split-system air conditioning, a smart TV and local artwork on the walls, plus a communal balcony looking out over the city. Downstairs the kitchen turns out schnitzels, steak sandwiches and fish and chips alongside a rotating chef's menu, and there's a function space for bigger nights.

Mick O'Shea's Hotel, nestled on Main South Road in Hackham, offers a convenient stop on your Fleurieu Peninsula adventures. Guests will appreciate the ease of included Wi-Fi and ample parking. Unwind at the lively bar or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant, providing a welcoming atmosphere for all.

The Victoria Hotel is an 1865 bluestone pub on Albyn Terrace in Strathalbyn, with ensuite motel rooms upstairs. Facing Angas Park in the centre of town, it is one of South Australia's oldest pubs and has open fires. Every room has its own ensuite, and the spa rooms add a two-person spa. All have a queen bed, some with extra singles, plus reverse-cycle air conditioning, electric blankets, a bar fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Continental breakfast is provided, and access to the rooms is by stairs only. The dining room serves pub favourites and modern Australian food built on local produce. Adelaide is about 40 minutes away, and guests often mention friendly staff.