Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a five-star base with a 9.2 guest score and a 10-minute walk to the museum, gallery and zoo. Skip it if you are driving and watching costs, because guests say parking and dining fees are high.
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This is our Luxury pick in Adelaide. It fits couples and city-break travellers who want a five-star hotel with a strong guest record and an easy walk to the main cultural sights. Sports fans will also like the setting, since guests describe it as sitting at the stadium itself.
It is less suited to anyone on a tight budget. At the reference price it costs almost twice our Budget pick. Drivers should think twice too: the one recurring complaint is that parking and dining fees are high, so the bill can grow beyond the room rate.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on King William Rd in North Adelaide. Its location score is 9.7, which is very high. Guests say it is near parklands and a short walk from the city centre.
Three main sights sit about 0.8 km away, roughly a 10-minute walk each: the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and Adelaide Zoo. These walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take a little longer. If you plan to go further afield, check public transport or taxi options for your dates.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 1,543 reviews, which put it joint first of the 14 properties in the sample. That is a large and consistent set of opinions.
Two themes stand out on the positive side. Guests praise the location at the stadium near parklands, and they describe the team as friendly and professional, with a warm and efficient welcome.
The main criticism is value. Guests rate the accommodation as high quality but find parking and dining fees steep. Factor that in if you plan to eat in or arrive by car.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) were about 233 euros a night, around 466 euros for both nights. The sample median was about 212 euros a night, so this sits roughly 10 percent above it. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, ibis Adelaide, was about 127 euros a night with a score of 8.4. Our Best Value pick, The Chancellor on Currie, was about 136 euros with a score of 8.8. Both are four-star. For roughly 100 euros more per night, the Oval Hotel gives you five stars, the highest score of the three and a quieter parkland setting close to the cultural sights.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a fitness center, air conditioning and a garden. Breakfast options listed are full English/Irish and gluten-free. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible properties in Adelaide. For the Luxury slot we prioritise official five-star hotels, and this one has five stars plus a 9.2 score, joint top of the sample. The 9.7 location score and the large review count made it a clear choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page. Ask about parking and restaurant prices in advance, since that is where guests feel the cost. Confirm gym and garden access and opening times for your dates, and check whether any events at the stadium are planned during your stay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval within walking distance of the city centre?
Guests say it is a short walk to the city centre. The Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum and Adelaide Zoo are each about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
How much does the Oval Hotel cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were about 233 euros a night for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's rate for your dates.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Guests mention parking, but they also say parking fees are high. Exact cost and availability are not confirmed, so ask the hotel before you arrive.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast options listed are full English/Irish and gluten-free. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details when you book.
Does the hotel have a gym?
Yes, a fitness center is listed among the facilities. Check opening hours and any fees for your dates.