We stayed in a Studio King Apartment for an overnight stay after a Christmas work function - a very busy and popular time.
Very clean, large well stocked apartment just off main street and only 5 minutes walking distance from restaurants such as The Barn.
It would be an ideal base for someone wanting to spend about a week in the area to visit the wineries and places such as Willunga and Aldinga. The apartment has a big screen tv, sofa , dining table, desk - with adjustable top for laptop usage, an extensively equiped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher and a laundry/bathroom area with washing machine and dryer.
We had a very satisfying continental breakfast of cereal, juices, toast, fruit snacks, plunger coffee etc.
The complex has a nice family feel with a relaxed garden area with seating,tables, fountains in the centre - perfect for a relaxing pre dinner drink. There is also a pool area with BBQ and a conference room.
Great for a long stay if you needed laundry facilities, if you did not want to go out all the time for meals etc. The rooms are also a step up from a more basic cabin or onsite caravan at the Caravan Park. Good to be in walking distance of the restaurants and cafes on Main Street so one can sample the grape of the region and not have to drive.
We had a top level room which might be a little expensive at $175 - almost as much as the higher level Adelaide hotels. The only minor quibble with the room was that the toilet door was not floor to ceiling but more like one in a shop changing room. The wc area did not have its own light and the roll holder was oddly sited - but hardly a major issue!
Highly recommended and we will be sure to visit again.
- Mclaren Vale Hotel
