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Geoff
May 24, 2025
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel
3.0 star property
Brighton's beachfront escape offers attentive staff and ocean panoramas, creating the perfect coastal retreat for travelers seeking seaside relaxation
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The Esplanade Hotel in Brighton offers a refreshing coastal experience with practical amenities. Guests connect to WiFi while kids enjoy the playground. The Espy Cafe serves breakfast and dinner with ocean views, complemented by the on-site coffee shop.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Bar
- Room service
Room options
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Studio Queen
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
14 reviews
(14 reviews)
- 20 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free WiFi
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Studio Twin Queen with Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 16 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
- Free WiFi
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Studio Queen Accessible
- 16 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free WiFi
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Studio Queen and Single
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 16 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
- Free WiFi
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Studio Single
- Sleeps 1
- Free WiFi
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Studio Twin Single
- Sleeps 2
- Free WiFi
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Studio Double And Single
- Sleeps 3
- Free WiFi
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Compact Queen
- 15 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free WiFi
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Esplanade Queen Suite with Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood
Located in Brighton, a neighborhood in Adelaide, Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Adelaide Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and Glenelg Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Entertainment Centre or Adelaide Oval. Visit our Adelaide travel guide
135 Esplanade, Brighton, SA, 5048
What's nearby
Brighton Jetty2 min walk - 0.2 km
Brighton Beach7 min walk - 0.6 km
Glenelg Beach6 min drive - 4.1 km
Adelaide Oval25 min drive - 15.6 km- Patritti Wines3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- Brighton Road (Stop 15) Tram Stop6 min drive
- Adelaide Brighton Station10 min walk
- Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL)24 min drive
Restaurants
- somerton beach cafe4 min drive
- Alimentary2 min walk
- Hungry Jack's16 min walk
- Kippo Eatery20 min walk
- Seacliff Beach Hotel4 min drive
About this property
Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel
- Hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near Brighton Beach
- At Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
- Other perks at this hotel include:
- Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and an elevator
- Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
- Room features
- All guestrooms at Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
- Extra amenities include:
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
- 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
- Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
Food and drink
- Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 28 for adults and AUD 15 to 28 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Bistro
- Espy Cafe
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator
- Grab bar in shower
- Grab bar near toilet
- Hand-held showerhead
- In-room roll-in shower
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
- 1 building
- 2 floors
- Designated smoking areas
- Renovated entire property - August 2026
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 28 for adults, and AUD 15 to 28 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel located?
Located in Brighton, this beach hotel is steps from Brighton Jetty and Brighton Beach. Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Adelaide Brighton Station is 10 minutes by foot and Adelaide Hove Station is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 293 reviews
10 - Excellent
71
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 293 reviews
8 - Good
103
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 293 reviews
6 - Okay
69
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 293 reviews
4 - Poor
32
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 293 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Fiona
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, right on the beach and near dining options- clean, well-maintained accommodation.
Fiona
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Bernadette
Jun 4, 2025
Room was a bit dated but comfortable clean beds, great pub and east beach access
Bernadette
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
margaret
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful, great location, value for money
margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig
Feb 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location... rooms are old but kept extremely clean ..bed is super comfortable great linen ... always enjoy staying here
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, easy check in, clean room,
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Olivia
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a little outdated, but it was clean and comfortable. I would stay there again 😊
Olivia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicolaas
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good food and an even better location, will be back for sure. Thanks everyone at Esplanade hotel for a great time.
Nicolaas
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Colleen
Feb 7, 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Unbeatable location - very good value for money!
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!
Colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Dave
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it staff so friendly nice to walk out door to jetty , great atmosphere , room is old school retro but loved it bed was so comfy didn't want get up , very clean U have to walk stairs to go into rooms , peaceful even with pub downstairs
Diana
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lyne
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to find location
Lyne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ANNIE
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, price is fantastic. Meal & staff outstanding
ANNIE
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kit
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are pretty dated but the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean.
Kit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina
Sep 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean except there was a decent amount of dust build up on the P trap under the sink. Room was a little out dated but no issues with that especially to the cheap price. shower pressure was nice. Beds were very comfortable. lots of cafes and a BWS close by. Would definitely stay again.
Christina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good
Rozz
Oct 3, 2024
Super comfy beds. Easy walking distance to everything including train to the city. Would definitely come back again. Great value for money.
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Joanne
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beachfront property -excellent location!
Just as described. The room is tired but clean. It was perfect because the location was so great.
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good
Megan
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Philip
Jun 25, 2025
Good value. Dated but clean and comfortable. Surprisingly quiet.
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay
Lila
Mar 15, 2024
The room had all that you needed although old smelt musty but had clean bedding good for the price
Lila
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay
Chris
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Amenities
THE CAFE AREA WAS GOOD
AND THE POSITION IS PERFECT CLISE TO THE BEACH
THE ACCOMMODATION NOT VERY GOOD THE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY WILL DO RENOVATION AS FROM THE END OF OCTOBER
THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Trudy
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff were great. Bed was comfortable. More curtains would be a plus but over all still good and will definitely be staying again
Trudy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Linda
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Linda
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good
Laura
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stopover
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.
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good
Pat
Dec 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot with great view. Plenty of shops
Pat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023