Glenelg Travel Guide

Adelaide

Glenelg showing heritage architecture and a park
Glenelg Jetty featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza
Adelaide showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Holdfast Marina showing general coastal views, a marina and boating
Glenelg

Enjoy the delights of the ocean, a pretty coastline, heritage architecture and a fun-filled amusement park at this charming beach resort on the edge of Adelaide.

Stroll along the jetty, feel the sea breeze on your face, swim with dolphins and dine on the region’s sumptuous seafood in Glenelg, Adelaide’s beloved waterfront resort. The bayside suburb is a traditional spot for day trips from the city centre.

Glenelg’s wide sandy beach frames the shining waters of Holdfast Bay. Take a sailboat trip, drop a line for fish and squid, dive, snorkel or surf. Dolphins and seals roam here and you can see them up close on a tour departing from the main marina. Wander along the Glenelg Pier that juts out into the sea and look back at the lovely view.

Admire the stately architecture across from the gorgeous beach. Go on a journey through history by following the Federation Trail walking track, which will take you past important heritage buildings. Learn about the history of this area at the Bay Discovery Centre in Glenelg Town Hall, which also hosts changing art exhibitions throughout the year.

Take the kids for a day of fun at The BeachouseOpens in a new window, an amusement park with waterslides, Ferris wheels and other rides. Delight in the variety of foods on Jetty Road or head to the busy Holdfast Shores MarinaOpens in a new window to shop or watch a vivid sunset while you try local seafood and South Australian wines.

The region’s first European settlers lived along the shores of Glenelg and Holdfast Bay, the traditional lands of the Kaurna Aboriginal people. Walk along this pretty coastline and enjoy the natural environment or venture south to the headlands at Seacliff and the small hamlet of Brighton. In Glenelg North find the wide green space of Anderson Reserve, Patawalonga Lake and the Sturt River.

Reach Glenelg’s Moseley Square from central Adelaide by hopping aboard a vintage tramcar on the city’s last remaining tramway. It’s an easy trip of around 10 kilometres (6.2 miles). Glenelg is ideal to explore on foot, but there are bus services available as well.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Glenelg

Stamford Grand Adelaide

Stamford Grand Adelaide

5 out of 5
2 Jetty Road Moseley Square, Glenelg, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,438 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,438
฿3,782 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,046 reviews)
"Nice view friendly staff, parking is reasonable and easy to access, only thing is that the validated tickets sometimes don't work."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Stamford Grand Adelaide
Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites

Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites

4.5 out of 5
16 Holdfast Promenade Glenelg, Glenelg, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,437 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,437
฿3,780 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy a beach locale, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. So many food options in easy walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites
Durham Serviced Apartments

Durham Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
4 - 8 Durham Street, Glenelg, SA
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,201
฿3,521 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Perfect location but limited parking & heaps of construction both road & new apartments made it difficult to move about - had to park car in unsecured lot which wasn’t ideal but overall enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Durham Serviced Apartments
Atlantic Tower Motor Inn

Atlantic Tower Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
760 Anzac Highway, Glenelg, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Close and handy.
"All good, person at front desk polite, quiet, seems to be part resident, part hotel. Handy to all Glenelg resturants and activities. Reasonably priced."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Atlantic Tower Motor Inn
The George

The George

3 out of 5
1 Colley Terrace, Glenelg, SA
The price is ฿3,801 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,801
฿4,181 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Glenelg Beach and Adelaide Entertainment ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Beds were a little dodgy, other than that everything was great!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The George
Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites

Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites

4.5 out of 5
25-29 Colley Terrace, Glenelg, SA
The price is ฿5,047 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,047
฿5,047 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,969 reviews)
"Middle of the bed was very hard. Slept quite soundly."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Glenelg

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West Beach

West Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Beach and West Beach Parks Golf.

West Beach
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Adelaide Airport

Travellers like the golf courses in Adelaide Airport, and Harbour Town Adelaide is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Adelaide Airport
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Henley Beach

Travellers like the beaches in Henley Beach, and Henley Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Henley Beach
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Grange

Travellers like the beaches in Grange, and Grange Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Grange
Rundle Mall which includes night scenes, outdoor art and street scenes

Adelaide Central Business District

4/5(86 area reviews)

Victoria Square and Adelaide Town Hall are top sights in Adelaide Central Business District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Victoria Square - Tarndanyangga Tram Stop or Rundle Mall Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

Adelaide Central Business District
St Peter\'s Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and a church or cathedral

North Adelaide

North Adelaide is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to North Adelaide Golf Course or St Peter's Cathedral.

North Adelaide

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