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Mount Lofty House Adults Retreat

Rialto Score 9+

An Accor hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Boutique wineries, bespoke spa treatments, and elaborate multi-course dinners. Just a few of the reasons to put Mount Lofty House at the top of your wanderlist. Stay in one of the charming rooms, suites, or cottages with high-end amenities like wraparound balconies and complimentary mini-bars. Indulge in hot stone massages and vitamin C facials in the Gatekeeper’s Spa. And be sure to sign up for one of the tasting events at Hardy’s Veranda Restaurant, featuring an assortment of curated food and wine pairings.

1 Mawson Drive., 5152 Crafers, SA, Australia
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Mount Lofty House Adults Retreat

About Mount Lofty House Adults Retreat

Insider tip

You’ll find work by local artists throughout the property, including large-scale paintings by Adelaide Hills-born, Stephen Trebilcock and sculptures by cabinet-maker-turned-artist, Steven Griguol.

In the hotel’s own words

Mount Lofty House: Tradition. Celebration. Decadence.

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We are an iconic designer boutique hotel in the Adelaide Hills famous for our luxury escapes, three hat fine dining restaurant, indulgent day spa experiences, conference retreats and breathtakingly beautiful weddings.

Mount Lofty House was built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house. Arthur Hardy is reminiscent of a South Australian Jay Gatsby; indeed his wife Martha described their lifestyle as ‘a kind of feudal splendour’. Their beautiful manor soon became the state's premier address for lavish and infamous parties for Adelaide’s elite of the day. From such lofty beginnings the manor was passed through a number of South Australian families, including a period as commune in the 1970s. In the disastrous 1983 fires of Ash Wednesday Mount Lofty House was burnt to the ground before rising from the ashes like a phoenix to truly become one of South Australia’s great icons.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit on stays of 5+ nights
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Mount Lofty House - Classic
Located throughout the estate, our Classic rooms have high ceilings and are appointed with period furnishings. These rooms offer a superb blend of comfort and style.
2Mount Lofty House - Piccadilly Garden
Located throughout the estate, opening onto the tranquil gardens and surrounds of Mount Lofty House, the Piccadilly Garden View View rooms are more spacious with both indoor and outdoor sitting areas. The rooms are perfectly completed with local artist Stephen Trebilcock’s work and a library of books.
3Mount Lofty House - Piccadilly Valley
Located in the Piccadilly Wing, our spacious Piccadilly Valley rooms offer breathtaking views across Piccadilly Valley with sitting area and outdoor balconies. The rooms are perfectly complemented with local artist Stephen Trebilcock’s work as well as a library of books.
Suites
4Mount Lofty House - Tower Suite
Set over two levels, our magnificent Tower Suite has its own little staircase and leads first into the luxurious living room. The expansive windows overlook the pool and across the beautiful gardens to the Heritage Wing.
5Mount Lofty House - Conservatory Suite
Enjoy the ultimate in heritage accommodation. The large master bedroomof the Conservatory Suite immediately draws your attention to the adjoining conservatory style sunroom that overlooks our immaculate gardens and Piccadilly Valley.
Villas
6Sequoia Lodge - Escarpment Suites
Sequoia at Mount Lofty House is offering 14 contemporary, luxurious suites with breathtaking views and an impeccable, personal and deeply heartfelt service that leaves nothing to be desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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