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Arkaba Hotel: Guest Reviews

150 Glen Osmond Rd | Fullarton, Adelaide, South Australia 5063, Australia
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Arkaba Hotel
Ranked #25 of 73 hotels in Adelaide
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Melbourne
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“Perfect weekend”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

We spend a lovely weekend, the rooms were right for the price we pay, the food in the retaurant was aslo enjoyable and I found wine very affordable comparing to Melbourne.
Most of the staff was friendly and proffesional with the excemption of one receptionist that ask me for a bond of 100 dollars for my second night.

Room Tip: Rooms facing the street are noise due to the traffic
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Jenny Hurley, Owner at Arkaba Hotel, responded to this review
23 February 2012
Thank you for your review – We have a stunning new breakfast menu now – so next time you stay!!!
Sadly we do have to ask for a bond if we don’t have a credit card imprint.
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Melbourne, Australia
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“Classy establishment. Everything in one!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Staying at the Arkaba Hotel was a brilliant experience from the moment we arrived. Every staff member we dealt with was professional, approachable and more than willing to go the extra mile to provide us with the best possible experience.
The bistro and bars are well set out, which gave us the options to enjoy a drink or two in either of the bar areas before dining. The food quality is second to none, which inclines me to return for a meal, whether the 'Ark' was our accommodation or not!
I will definitely return to the Arkaba whenever I am in Adelaide, and we will recommend others to do the same.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Find somewhere else restaurant only”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

We attended the restaurant for dinner last week. The surroundings are dated and dirty. The wait staff are poorly trained. The prices are expensive for what you get. The food is terrible. My husband had the seafood plate - he didnt eat the oysters as they didn't smell fresh. He ate the rest (very small serve) and did to enjoy any of it and was still hungry after his meal. I had a chicken snitzel and chips , again portion size was small with not enough chips and nothing special. We will not be attending this restaurant again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Jenny Hurley, Owner at Arkaba Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012
I do apologise if you had a bad dining experience at the Arkaba.
We have unfortunately had some challenges, on occasions, over the last few months.
We hope we have resolved all issues as we have a new Chef, who did his apprenticeship with our group in the 80’s and we are very excited he has come back to join us.

I am disturbed you found the Ark dirty as our housekeeping staff are fastidious in their efforts but we will continue to be vigilant.

Finding the Arkaba dated is difficult – the building is an iconic one in Adelaide – built as it was in the 60’s a unique dodecahedron (12 sides) with red brick and timber and during our 20 year tenure at the Ark we have constantly ungraded and renovated, all the while trying not to interfere with the architectural integrity of the building.

If you are in Adelaide again please call either Leanne / Jenny / Brooke – we would love to show you a better experience
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

The Arkaba is the perfect place for a family over night stay. We stayed in the Penthouse Suite and the room was great. The spa helped us relax after a long day in Adelaide.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Regular”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

My wife and I spend several night per year at the Arkaba. It is convienient to the city and also the freeway. The rooms are very comfortable but we have been given the cheaper rooms when we booked through Wotif and they definately need a bit of work. The meals are very good and value for money.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jenny Hurley, Owner at Arkaba Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012
Thank you for your review. We have several different room types available to book on both Wotif and our website and the room you should have been allocated should have been the room type you booked?
Please let us know if this did not happen.
I am assuming you stayed in a standard room, and I agree that whilst comfortable and clean, they are in need of a revamp and I can tell you we are starting on one of the standard rooms in 2 weeks time and then moving to the rest.
May be try a deluxe room next time?
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150 Glen Osmond Rd | Fullarton, Adelaide, South Australia 5063, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$115 - 238

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