Barossa Valley
Until a few years ago this quirky, retro place was actually a garage: now it's a bright B&B crammed full of amazing '50s and '60s memorabilia – everything…
Must-see hotels in South Australia
Discovery Holiday Parks Lake Bonney
Murray River
This keenly managed, facility-rich lakeside park has small beaches (safe swimming), electric barbecues, a camp kitchen, a laundry and plenty of room for…
Adelaide
Rambling through an old downtown pub (1879), laid-back Tequila Sunrise has friendly staff, a serious stainless-steel kitchen, a bright new colour scheme …
Murray River
A clean-cut caravan park right on the river next to the Mannum ferry crossing. Ducks and water hens patrol the lawns (from which you can wade into the…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
Jag towards the jetty then turn left along the Esplanade and you'll come to the Esplanade Beach House, an elevated, self-contained, corrugated iron beach…
Barossa Valley
These romantic, lakefront spa cottages are surrounded by vines and offer unbeatable privacy, comfort and serenity. Pet ducks waddle around rusty old…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
A short walk north of the town centre, Bay 10 is a smartly turned-out complex of taupe-coloured units, ranging from one room to two bedrooms. There's a…
Adelaide Hills
Just far enough from the main drag for you to enjoy the walk, Billy's is an eccentric, renovated, self-contained stone cottage sleeping up to six, with…
Murray River
This super-tidy (nay, immaculate) 1920s brick gem sleeps five in three bedrooms, with a full kitchen and a BBQ on the back porch. A short walk to the…
Limestone Coast
Feeling romantic? A short stroll from town on the road to Millicent, Georgie's is a cute little stone cottage fronted by blooming roses and agapanthus…
Fleurieu Peninsula
In an unbeatable position behind the Horseshoe Bay dunes (it can be a touch windy), this grassy, 5-hectare park has all the requisite facilities,…
Kangaroo Island
A secluded, self-contained three-bedroom beach house, 13km west of Penneshaw on unpeopled Browns Beach. Simple beachy decor, with broad sunset views and…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
Top branch of the Whyalla accommodation tree, Quest delivers 56 stylish corporate apartments of all sizes, spread over two levels and decked out with…
Murray River
Upstairs in this reimagined 1918 corner building are 10 surprisingly mod motel-style rooms connected by maze-like corridors. Very central, and with a long…
Outback South Australia
This old-fashioned hotel offers accommodation (decent motel-style rooms, a family-friendly bunkhouse and basic cabins), cold beer (Innamincka Pale Ale!)…
Fleurieu Peninsula
It looks like an oldie, but it's actually a newie. Built in 2010, Captains Quarters is a super-cute cottage in the Goolwa backstreets, just a short walk…
Kangaroo Island
A tidy, affable independent hostel a short wander from both the pub and the ferry dock – proximity is the main asset here. It's a simple, compact set-up,…
Limestone Coast
Plush Must has sexy roof curves reminiscent of a certain opera venue in Sydney. Accommodation ranges from studios to apartments, with sustainable features…
Adelaide
This old red-brick office building has heaps of appeal, and now houses five levels of good-value downtown apartments with smart interiors. The marketing…
Limestone Coast
Right on Lake Fellmongery (a 'fellmonger' is a wool washer, don't you know), this abstractly laid-out, rather boutique park has heritage-listed pine trees…
Limestone Coast
A well-pruned, shady park nooked into the base of a hill in the town centre, with 300 (!) grassy tent sites. Facilities include a laundry, covered…
Kangaroo Island
Up-to-scratch motel-style suites overlooking either the pool or lagoon (the rammed-earth wing has the best rooms). The restaurant plates up buffet…
Fleurieu Peninsula
The pick of the two caravan parks in 'Normy', split into two sections either side of the Bungala River, Jetty CP has grassy sites, towering Norfolk Island…
Limestone Coast
A breezy, strung-out park with a beaut aspect overlooking pelican-prone Lake Albert (the best camp sites are right on the lakefront). The four deluxe two…
Kangaroo Island
A working farm with charm, a short drive from Flinders Chase National Park. Accommodation includes tidy dorms, a couple of cosy cabins and en-suite rooms…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
With room for six, this endearing mid-century, mildly Mad Men house about 2km north of town has good weekly rates and everything you need for a family…
Limestone Coast
Adjacent to the Blue Lake, a golf course and walking and cycling tracks (but too far to walk into town), this amiable park has some natty grey-and-white…
Fleurieu Peninsula
Smack dab in the middle of town, this old '70s motel has been on the receiving end of much renovation recently: new beds, new linen, new bathrooms, new…
Adelaide
A compact, no-frills park on the River Torrens, rather surprisingly slotted in on a quiet street 2km northeast of the city centre. It's clean and well run…
Outback South Australia
Some 130km shy of Marree, Coward Springs Campground is the first stop at the old Coward Springs railway siding. You can soak yourself silly in a natural…
Limestone Coast
Behind a scarlet-red door, this super-cute limestone cottage just off the main street has two bedrooms, sleeping four. Corrugated-iron extensions allow…
Kangaroo Island Coastal Villas
Kangaroo Island
A low row of basic one- and two-bedroom motel-style units among trees opposite the foreshore, plus four beautiful self-contained cabins with solar hot…
Comfort Inn & Suites Augusta Westside
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
Most of Port Augusta's motels are right on the highway (= noisy). But this one, down by the water in Port Augusta West, has a more serene setting and…
Yorke Peninsula
There are 19 council-run bush campsites dotted around the coastline, mostly in the south and west, and mostly sans toilets and water (but with loads of…
Kangaroo Island
This campground (formerly a farm) has private bush sites with flushing toilets, showers, gas BBQs, roaming wildlife and the luxury of the Chase Cafe at…
Coorong National Park Camp Sites
Limestone Coast
There are 18 bush/beach campsites in Coorong National Park, some of them brilliantly isolated; you'll need a permit from Parks SA, available online.
Kangaroo Island
Shady, council-run camping by the lagoon, with fire pits, showers, toilets and a nifty BBQ hut. Pay via self-registration; no bookings.
Kangaroo Island
At remote Cape Borda; there is a three-bedroom lodge sleeping six, or two stone huts sleeping three and two respectively.
Murray River
The Houseboat Hirers Association is a reputable booking service, with boats available in most Murray River towns.
Kangaroo Island
Family-friendly 1890s cottage at Rocky River. Sleeps seven in two bedrooms, with a full kitchen and dining area.
