Rydges South Park Adelaide is at 1 South Terrace, on the southern edge of the city centre where the grid meets the parklands. It has 98 rooms, rated class 4, with park-view and city-view options and jetted-tub rooms, plus an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a hot tub, a gym, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar. There is a free area shuttle, and self parking on site is a plus for drivers. It is a quieter, more relaxed alternative to the hotels on North Terrace and Rundle Mall, and it suits couples, families with a car and travellers heading to the Adelaide Hills or the Barossa Valley, with the Central Market and Victoria Square each about a 15-minute walk away.
Location and getting around
South Terrace marks the southern boundary of the city's central grid, and the hotel's location means you are beside the parklands rather than in the middle of the shopping streets. West Terrace Cemetery is about two minutes on foot, the Adelaide Parklands railway station is about ten, and the Adelaide Central Market and Victoria Square are each about fifteen minutes on foot.
The South Terrace tram stop is around fifteen minutes away, so most guests will use the free area shuttle, a short taxi ride or a car. The Adelaide Convention Centre and the Adelaide Casino are each about a four-minute drive and Adelaide Airport is about 15 minutes by car.
The rooms and the feel
There are nine room types. Standard rooms are about 280 square feet, or 26 square metres, with a king bed, a queen or a queen plus a twin. Superior rooms are about 291 square feet, or 27 square metres, with city or park views. At the top are executive and premier rooms with jetted tubs, and the premier room is about 431 square feet, or 40 square metres, with a king bed.
Rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, a refrigerator, a minibar, an electric kettle and tea and coffee, a safe and a hair dryer. Ask for a park-view room if you want a quieter outlook.
Food, drink and facilities
The hotel has a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar, and a cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee that varies by day and by adult or child. The outdoor pool and hot tub are a pleasant way to cool off in summer, and there is a gym, a 24-hour business centre, luggage storage, express check-out and a concierge who can help with tour and ticket bookings. Free newspapers are offered as well.
Practical details and who it suits
Self parking on site costs around 20 Australian dollars a night. Check-in starts at 3 pm, check-out is before 10 am, and early check-in and late check-out carry fees, subject to availability. Pets are not allowed. Choose Rydges South Park if you have a car, want a pool and a calmer setting at a fair price and do not mind a walk or shuttle ride to the main shops. If you want to be steps from Rundle Mall and the trams, ibis Adelaide or Mayfair Hotel Adelaide are closer.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Gym
- ✓Restaurant, cafe and bar
- ✓Jetted-tub rooms
- ✓Free area shuttle
- ✓On-site self parking (paid)
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Rydges South Park Adelaide?+
It is at 1 South Terrace on the southern edge of the city centre. The Central Market and Victoria Square are each about 15 minutes away on foot.
Is there parking?+
Yes. Self parking on site costs around 20 Australian dollars a night. Check the current rate when you book.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a hot tub, plus a gym.
