The Hotel: Oaks Plaza Pier

Located on the beachfront of Glenelg, Adelaide’s popular seaside suburb, Oaks Plaza Pier offers sensational ocean views and comfortable accommodation adjacent to the popular Holdfast Marina. Holidaymakers have full access to the on-site luxurious facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, plunge pool, sauna and a fully equipped gym. With a selection of on-site restaurants, bars and cafes, Groupies will not have to go far to enjoy a delicious dinner or a few drinks. Room service is available for those who choose to spend a relaxing evening in their apartment.

• TripAdvisor: 4 / 5

Room Details

Studio

• Bed size/type: One double bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• This apartment features tea- and coffee-making facilities; complimentary 30-minute continuous use of Internet per day

Two-Bedroom Apartment

• Bed size/type: Two double beds
• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• This apartment features a kitchen with modern appliances, laundry facilities and a private balcony; complimentary 30-minute continuous use of Internet per day

The Area: Adelaide

Set between the verdant pastures of the Adelaide Hills and the crystalline waters of the Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide is the capital and largest city of South Australia. The city’s famously relaxed vibe allows visitors to experience its many wonders at their own personal pace, exploring all the parks, wildlife reserves and cultural riches that Adelaide has to offer. A haven for the artistically inclined, Adelaide boasts a basket of different festivals along with scores of century-old churches.

Adelaide has a series of quaint suburbs, each with their own distinct personality, that are just begging to be explored. From the historic and beachy Glenelg to the German settlement of Hahndorf or harbour-centric Port Adelaide, peeps find the area that calls to them. Nature buffs see the only giant pandas in Australia at Adelaide Zoo, while sweet teeth try famous chocolate at the Haigh’s Chocolates factory.

A raft of museums delve into the region’s past in areas like migration or maritime, or eyes can examine historic paintings and modern sculpture at the Art Gallery of South Australia. A visit to the City of Churches wouldn’t be complete without venturing into at least one of the area’s cathedrals, like St Peter’s from 1878 or St Francis Xavier from the 1850s.