Name: Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel
Address: 135 Esplanade, Brighton, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, AU
Price range: $105–$145 per night
Rating: 7.3

What guests think

Across reviews of Esplanade Hotel, guests praise the beachfront location and easy access to cafes and transport, while noting budget-friendly rates, very dated accommodation, and practical drawbacks like crowded parking with no reserved spaces and lots of stairs.

Rooms feel basic with small layouts and maintenance issues such as aging fixtures, noisy fans or limited heating and older electrics; many guests still find the beds comfortable and several mention quiet nights. On-site bistro, pub and sports bar receive strong feedback for tasty meals and convenience. Service is commonly friendly and accommodating, though check-in can be slower or confusing when reception is unattended and staff are busy in the venue. Expect a simple, older beachside stay with good value and lively pub amenities.

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Facilities

Guests like the on-site pub, bistro and sports bar. Parking is often full with no reserved guest spaces, and many stairs make access difficult for those with mobility needs.

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Bernadette

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but comfortable clean beds, great pub and east beach access

6

Kelly

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms at this hotel are terrible and in serious need of renovation. The actual hotel is good with a cafe, sports bar and gaming lounge all finished to a good, clean, tidy and comfortable standard. Unfortunately the rooms have not and the photos on Wotif are not an actual representation of what is provided. My advice would be that if you want to stay somewhere with onsite access to bar, cafe and gaming lounge and don't care what standard the accommodation rooms are then this is the place for you. However if you want a clean, tidy and comfortable room this is not the place.

8

Rhys

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location straight across the road from the beach, and with plenty of local cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Parking at the rear of hotel was often crowded and sometimes not available, even if you are staying in the accommodation... Should have a section reserved for hotel guests! Room was clean with adequate facilities, comfortable bed.

8

Kim

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was told that parking for guests was in the hotel carpark, but when we got there it was full. There is no actual designated parking for guests. We were lucky to find a 30 min park by the bottle shop and they let us stay there all night. We didn't get there til around 6pm and it was a Saturday night, so it was always going to be an issue I think. That also made check-in a little difficult as no one was at the Reception by then and staff were very busy serving diners. Once we were directed to the right person, it was fine

8

Ivy

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not disability friendly.

6

Julia

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic facilities. Good for an overnight stay.

8

Megan

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very helpful , parking was terrible , lots of stairs but the bed was great , the bathroom could do with an update

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Graham

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We realize it was old and they said they will be upgrading and refurbishing next year , but that was no excuse for the condition of the rooms, The exhaust fan in the shower and Toilet area was noisy and the cover was falling to bits ,the ceiling fan only worked on High speed ,could not see out the window it was filthy we had to lay across the bed to watch the tv as it was on the wall beside it,,But one exception the bed was very comfortable , Also the stairs up to the rooms were a health hazard for the Elderly as we are 81 and 80 years old So to our disappointment we had to forfeit 1 night ,because of the stairways . It was cheap but not cheep enough but at the time we booked is was the only place available at the time of need.

8

Keiko

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

it is a great location and has great food on the property. Overall, it was a great experience. with the beachfront and bottle shop next door. On-site Parking is full of time in the daytime, and there is no designated parking for hotel customers.

4

Ivy

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely stay and staff were friendly and prompt. The problem is there were very limited Disability Parking spaces and sometimes you couldn't get into parking area as there were trucks blocking the entrence. Not a very friendly Disability establishment. TOO many stairs and even getting to the rooms more stairs. Disability toilet was very unclean and I couldn't get the door unlocked from the inside. Other than being Disability unfriendly would have been a nice stay.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many describe rooms as clean enough with fresh bedding, while others report dusty bathrooms, dirty bins or windows, stains, and occasional lingering odours in corridors.

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Michele H ME

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bin in the bathroom. Dirty porcelain bowl (outside) Overflow of water from bathtub, when on full drainage. Remove old cupboards(50’s) Remove Old windows. Clean bed sheets. Food excellent.

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Kelly

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was the size of a shoe box was dusty & dirty...tv didn't work properly & the fans outside on the roof (kitchen fans) were super loud & didn't shut off until after 10pm...

8

Dave

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value, great location and very helpful staff. Sure, the place is ageing and that shows, but it’s clean and adequate. For the price I thought it was excellent and I’d happily stay again.

4

Dee Anna

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cleaning team don't do there Job right

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Olivia

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a little outdated, but it was clean and comfortable. I would stay there again 😊

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Lisa

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no getting around how old and dingy the room and hallways are. We had read they are renovating this year but there is no sign of that. That said, the rooms were clean enough and the beds were fine. It is cheap, and for us just looking for a place to sleep, in the area we needed to be, it was fine. We’d stay again, but only for a night, just to sleep. We wouldn’t stay if we were going to be spending any time in the rooms.

8

Carly

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was pretty dusty and shower temperature kept cutting out. But was a lovely room and stuff were very friendly and helpful

10

Craig

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible location... rooms are old but kept extremely clean ..bed is super comfortable great linen ... always enjoy staying here

4

Carl

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

Across the street from the beach. Accommodation access corridor smelt terrible. Rooms out of date and don\'t reflect the anything near the advertising photography. I refitted an ageing curtain over the one dirty window in the "suite".

10

Philip

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value. Dated but clean and comfortable. Surprisingly quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are very dated and basic, with some small layouts and maintenance issues (aging fixtures, noisy fans, limited heating or older electrics). Many guests find the beds comfortable; a few noted noise from equipment, while others found it surprisingly quiet.

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Garry

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Cheap accommodation you get what you pay for very outdated in need of renovations. Wouldn’t stay here again.

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Joan

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. There was no heating and no electric blanket. The luggage rack was broken.

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Elmar

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Tolle Lage direkt an der Esplanade. Es müssten allerdings noch mal ein paar Euro in die Electric investiert werden. Die Schalter sind Uralt und es sind zu wenige Steckdosen vorhanden.

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Kelly

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms at this hotel are terrible and in serious need of renovation. The actual hotel is good with a cafe, sports bar and gaming lounge all finished to a good, clean, tidy and comfortable standard. Unfortunately the rooms have not and the photos on Wotif are not an actual representation of what is provided. My advice would be that if you want to stay somewhere with onsite access to bar, cafe and gaming lounge and don't care what standard the accommodation rooms are then this is the place for you. However if you want a clean, tidy and comfortable room this is not the place.

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Daniel

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The single bed was so lumpy, sagged and uncomfortable, that I eneded putting the mattress on the floor. You should not charge for a bed that is this bad. I have stayed at many ALH venues and this was by far the noisiest and most uncomfortable bed in SA!

4

Emma

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room majorly outdated needs a revamp big time

6

Marisa

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad stay overall but did not think it will be so old and run down.

8

Luigi

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Comfortable bedding. Great service. All one needs for one or several nights stay.

2

Graham

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We realize it was old and they said they will be upgrading and refurbishing next year , but that was no excuse for the condition of the rooms, The exhaust fan in the shower and Toilet area was noisy and the cover was falling to bits ,the ceiling fan only worked on High speed ,could not see out the window it was filthy we had to lay across the bed to watch the tv as it was on the wall beside it,,But one exception the bed was very comfortable , Also the stairs up to the rooms were a health hazard for the Elderly as we are 81 and 80 years old So to our disappointment we had to forfeit 1 night ,because of the stairways . It was cheap but not cheep enough but at the time we booked is was the only place available at the time of need.

10

Philip

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value. Dated but clean and comfortable. Surprisingly quiet.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with clear late check-in support. Some guests experienced slow or inattentive service and check-in delays when reception was unattended or staff were busy.

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Patrick

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms are old and disgusting, they look very different to online photo. Currently seeking a full refund as we booked 4 nights. And only stayed one as there was no other accommodation available that night. Staff seemed helpful in processing the refund, not sure if Expedia are going to provide the refund.

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Bassam

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location the service tops that, they their best.thanks I'll b back.

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Kim

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was told that parking for guests was in the hotel carpark, but when we got there it was full. There is no actual designated parking for guests. We were lucky to find a 30 min park by the bottle shop and they let us stay there all night. We didn't get there til around 6pm and it was a Saturday night, so it was always going to be an issue I think. That also made check-in a little difficult as no one was at the Reception by then and staff were very busy serving diners. Once we were directed to the right person, it was fine

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Robbie

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff need more attention to the customer than what is going on around them. bedroom is just that nothing else Air conditioner impedes bed space no heater and cannot stop cold air blowing into room through air conditioner was told i would be better in the sports bar than the restaurant to eat (i assume as i was sitting alone) unexpected prices in the restaurant that is a back-to-back from night before had same meal and drinks cost a lot more when asked why was told that is the cost was a lot less at previous place i stayed did not enjoy my stay at all

10

Peta

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They allowed for late night check in and gave me clear instructions how it would work. Thank you to them.

8

Nicolaas

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, good food and an even better location, will be back for sure. Thanks everyone at Esplanade hotel for a great time.

10

Trudy

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

All staff were great. Bed was comfortable. More curtains would be a plus but over all still good and will definitely be staying again

8

Mark

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Straight across the road from the beach. Not so busy. Convenient cafe's in immediate vicinity. Staff were friendly and courteous. Online check-in was easy.

6

Geoff

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great economy stay, good food and wonderful helpful friendly staff

8

Barry

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

All the Staff from Chambermaids,Chefs,Waiters and Management were excellent They could not do enough for you always polite courteous and friendly But unfortunately the accommodation leaves much to be desired The rooms were adequate but the decor,flooring, paintwork shower requires massive refurbishment along with the rest of the building It is basically a 2 star hotel and should be mentioned in your description for people looking to book

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Location

Beachfront location with easy walking access to cafes, shops and public transport, including a train into the city. Convenient for beach time and exploring the area.

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8

Pat

Dec 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot with great view. Plenty of shops

8

Bernadette

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit dated but comfortable clean beds, great pub and east beach access

8

Colleen

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant location, comfy beds. It was a great price for beachside accomodation in a gorgeous area of Adelaide, so its not perfect of course. We enjoyed our stay very much!

10

Ria

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was good for an overnight stay. Perfect location, across the beach.

8

Rhys

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location straight across the road from the beach, and with plenty of local cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Parking at the rear of hotel was often crowded and sometimes not available, even if you are staying in the accommodation... Should have a section reserved for hotel guests! Room was clean with adequate facilities, comfortable bed.

8

Fiona

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, right on the beach and near dining options- clean, well-maintained accommodation.

8

Rozz

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super comfy beds. Easy walking distance to everything including train to the city. Would definitely come back again. Great value for money.

8

Mark

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Straight across the road from the beach. Not so busy. Convenient cafe's in immediate vicinity. Staff were friendly and courteous. Online check-in was easy.

10

john

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very good location

8

Lyne

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find location

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Dining

On-site bistro and pub are widely praised for tasty meals and good selection. One guest reported confusing pricing and being directed to the sports bar instead of the restaurant.

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Michele H ME

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bin in the bathroom. Dirty porcelain bowl (outside) Overflow of water from bathtub, when on full drainage. Remove old cupboards(50’s) Remove Old windows. Clean bed sheets. Food excellent.

10

Linda

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Just the basics in our room but exactly what we needed. Fantastic price. Hot shower, great food, TV, fridge, kettle, awesome bed. And service was excellent!

8

Anthony

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good for a short stay in Brighton. I stayed in two different rooms, the first was fine, the second was in a dreadful state although the team did a good job of getting me another room to stay in which was a lot better. Restaurant downstairs does good food, great location right on the beach front.

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Jan

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 21 nights

The staff were great. Clean rooms. Bistro had great selection of food and service was good.

4

John

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, food good, pub good, accomodation woeful, not as advertised.

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ANNIE

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, price is fantastic. Meal & staff outstanding

8

Laura

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was a bit dated but honestly it was great for the price (& we were told by the friendly staff that the hotel accommodation is being upgraded soon). The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. We also enjoyed our meal in the bistro.

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Robbie

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff need more attention to the customer than what is going on around them. bedroom is just that nothing else Air conditioner impedes bed space no heater and cannot stop cold air blowing into room through air conditioner was told i would be better in the sports bar than the restaurant to eat (i assume as i was sitting alone) unexpected prices in the restaurant that is a back-to-back from night before had same meal and drinks cost a lot more when asked why was told that is the cost was a lot less at previous place i stayed did not enjoy my stay at all

10

Adele

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic but clean and great food downstairs!

8

Keiko

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

it is a great location and has great food on the property. Overall, it was a great experience. with the beachfront and bottle shop next door. On-site Parking is full of time in the daytime, and there is no designated parking for hotel customers.

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Month	Average price
May	$59
July	$70
September	$64
October	$64
December	$108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6 $121	7 $118	8 $118	9 $130	10 $145
11 $117	12 $106	13 $117	14 $128	15 $123	16 $134	17 $142
18 $110	19 $105	20 $127	21 $117	22 $115	23 $128	24 $141
25 $107	26 $108	27 $115	28 $115	29 $113	30 $125	31 $141

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