Top romantic getaways in and around Adelaide for starry-eyed bliss

Romantic getaways in Adelaide Hills

Sequoia Lodge

Sleeps: two guests

Atop the iconic Mount Lofty House, adults-only Sequoia Lodge offers an intimate escape just 20 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD. The five-star sanctuary features spring-fed hot pools, a premium day spa, and three-hat quality at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant. Take a hike along along the Heysen Trail, home of the largest remaining koala population in the world.

Location: 1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA 5152

Caladenia

Sleeps: two guests

Secluded and tranquil, this architecturally designed tiny home boasts natural immersion within a eucalypt forest. Located in the Adelaide Hills on a rural 15-acre block, you can wander the adjoining Mount George Conservation Park, spotting the likes of kangaroos, kookaburras and koalas, before settling by the fireplace with a glass of vino.

Location: Mount George

Juniper Grove

Sleeps: two guests

Originally built by hand in the 1970s and recently restored, log cabin Juniper Grove has all the makings of an intimate escape. With floor-to-ceiling wood, a library den, two crackling log fires, freestanding bathtub and a creek in the winter, it’s hard not to be enamoured.

Location: Norton Summit

Timba

Sleeps: eight guests

Set on 100 acres on the Fleurieu Peninsula, this off-grid retreat offers a taste of true bush luxury with its seamless indoor-outdoor living and thoughtful integration of greenery. With features including a wrap-around deck, native courtyard garden, top deck, private freshwater heated swimming pool with wet bar and private Japanese-style cedar hot tub, long languid days lie ahead.

Location: The Range

Mount Lofty House

A five-star, adults-only reprieve in the Adelaide Hills wine region, Mount Lofty House is an oasis with a 150-year history. Now celebrated for its award-winning restaurant and spa amenities, spend the day wandering the grounds or vineyard hopping – a perfect weekend just 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.

Address: 1 Mawson Dr, Crafers SA

Kyūi Pavilion

Sleeps: two guests

Kyūi homes a private heated outdoor cedar spa bath and sauna – making it a pavilion fit for deep luxuriation. Cook dinner in the outdoor wood fireplace and enjoy on the deck, overlooking the apple and cherry orchard.

Location: Lenswood

Romantic getaways in Adelaide CBD

Sofitel Adelaide

Opened in 2021, Sofitel Adelaide confidently delivers the five-star luxury expected of an international hotel brand while also tapping into a distinctly Adelaidean feel via local art, quirky décor and lighting details, and food and drinks championing South Australian producers, winemakers and distillers. Those after some bustle should opt for street-level Déjà Vu that morphs from café to champagne bar when evening comes.

Address: 108 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000

Adelaide Marriott Hotel

The Adelaide Marriott is part of the transformation of one of the city’s most treasured landmarks – the 152-year-old Adelaide General Post Office. The sleek interiors blend mid-century style with a modernist twist, offering a refined stay for couples wanting to immerse themselves in Adelaide’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Address: 141 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000

Botanic Pied à Terre

Sleeps: four guests

Located in the vibrant cultural neighbourhood known for its wonderful bars, restaurants and shopping, this opulent abode brings a European flair to your Adelaide stay. Large bay windows to the North Terrace have a Parisian sophistication, while the luxury amenities make this a truly comfortable escape.

Address: Adelaide

Romantic getaways in Barossa Valley

CABN X

Elevated luxury meets intimacy in this chic eco-cabin, just moments away from the iconic Seppeltsfield winery. Designed for couples seeking a secluded retreat, it invites you to disconnect and recharge with an interior sauna overlooking rolling vineyards, a deep-soaking tub, and a plush king bed beside the fire.

Address: Seppeltsfield