Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval describes itself as a destination hotel at the heart of Adelaide, set at the stadium on the edge of the city centre and the surrounding parklands. It was reported as Australia's first stadium hotel when it opened, which gives it a distinctive place in the city. The hotel has 138 guest rooms with contemporary design, custom furnishings and in-room technology, and guests enjoy expansive views of the historic parklands. A welcome drink on arrival is among the touches the hotel highlights. It is a smart choice for sports fans, for visitors who plan the stadium tour or the RoofClimb, and for anyone who wants a quieter base beside the River Torrens and within walking distance of the city.
Location and getting around
The Oval sits on War Memorial Drive in North Adelaide, on the northern bank of the River Torrens, and the city centre is within minutes. A riverside walk leads back toward North Terrace, the Festival Centre and the railway station, and city trams run along North Terrace. The Adelaide Zoo and the Botanic Garden are on the same side of the city, which makes them easy to combine with a stay here.
Adelaide Airport is a short drive across town. The Central Market and Hahndorf are a tram or a drive away, so you can use the hotel as a base and let day tours collect you from the city.
The rooms and the feel
The hotel promises contemporary rooms with custom furnishings and in-room technology, and the main selling point is the outlook over the parklands. Ask for a room with a parkland or stadium view when you book, because outlooks vary by floor and side. The hotel is part of the stadium complex, so the atmosphere changes on match and event days, with crowds, music and a buzz in the streets around the ground.
If you want quiet, avoid the nights of big games and concerts, and ask the hotel about the event calendar for your dates. If you love the atmosphere, a stay on a match weekend is the whole point.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits sports fans, couples and families who want a different kind of city hotel, and it is a natural partner for the Adelaide Oval stadium tour, where the walk from your room is a few minutes. The hotel's own page does not list facilities such as a pool or parking, so check what is available, what dining is on site and what parking costs before you book, particularly if you are arriving by car on an event day.
Breakfast arrangements also vary by rate, so compare the options. Booking early is wise for big fixtures, when rooms in this part of the city fill quickly and prices rise.
Why stay here
- ✓Inside the Adelaide Oval precinct
- ✓138 guest rooms
- ✓Parkland views
- ✓Welcome drink on arrival
- ✓Contemporary room design
- ✓In-room technology
- ✓Walk to the stadium tour
- ✓Short walk to the city centre
Good questions
Where is Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval?+
It is set at Adelaide Oval in North Adelaide, on the edge of the city centre and the parklands. The city is a short walk or tram ride away.
How many rooms does it have?+
The hotel has 138 guest rooms with contemporary design, custom furnishing and in-room technology. Many look over the historic parklands.
Is it noisy on match days?+
Event days bring crowds and music to the area around the ground. Ask the hotel about the event calendar for your dates and request a quieter room if you prefer calm.
