Largs Pier Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Adelaide
About the Hotel
Historic Waterfront Landmark
Largs Pier Hotel, established in 1882, is a three-story bluestone building with stuccoed arcades and archways adorned by eagles. Its grand staircase and historic craftsmanship overlook the Lefevre Peninsula. Ship captains once used its lights as a navigational aid. The hotel is 20 km from Adelaide and 10 minutes by car from the South Australian Maritime Museum.
Rooms with Sea Views
Accommodations range from heritage rooms with sea-facing balconies to fully self-contained apartments. The deluxe suite includes a king four-poster bed, a 12-seat dining room, and a circular spa bath. Standard rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and some offer sea views. Note: No elevator access to upper floors.
Dining and Bars
The Pier Restaurant serves breakfast (7-11 AM) and dinner (6-9 PM weekdays, all-day weekends), with ocean views from its heated deck. Largs Bar has a 1920s Art Deco theme, 'Punkah' ceiling fans, and an extensive wine list. Dixons Bar honors musician Jimmy Barnes, who performed here early in his career.
Gaming and Bottle Shop
The gaming room offers modern slot machines in a 1920s-themed setting. The Thirsty Camel bottle shop, Australia's first drive-through liquor store (1953), stocks wine, spirits, and beer. Open 10 AM-10 PM weekdays, until midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Events and Nearby Attractions
The Pier Restaurant hosts weddings (capacity: 120) and corporate events. Semaphore Beach is 1.5 km away; Port Adelaide Lighthouse is 2.5 km. Coin-operated laundry and free Wi-Fi are available. Breakfast includes seafood and wood-fired pizza options.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor