See all properties

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

Enjoy a spacious room with a large bed, dining area, and comfortable seating space.
Enjoy a meal at the large round table, surrounded by a vineyard view from the expansive deck.
Enjoy a serene view of the vineyard from your window, perfect for a wine tasting experience.
Relax in a serene space with a large bathtub, expansive views, and an outdoor area.
Situated on a lush hillside, this two-story building offers a serene setting surrounded by a vineyard and rows of flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$235
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

Explore the area

View in a map
377 California Rd, Tatachilla, SA, 5171
  • Aldinga Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Port Willunga Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Wirra Wirra Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bathroom with bathtub and a view of a green field.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Escape to a serene lakeside haven surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil fountain.

Serafino McLaren Vale

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (692)
$121 nightly
The price is $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Serafino McLaren Vale

About this property

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

4-star guest house in Tatachilla
This smoke-free guesthouse features an attached winery, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Adelaide guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A winery is attached to this Adelaide guesthouse. The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Adelaide guesthouse also offers a garden, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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 10 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; COVID-19 vaccination requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests providing vaccine record must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 40 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
California Road Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
Guesthouse Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
Tatachilla Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines Guesthouse
Guesthouse Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines
Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
California Road Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
California Road Inkwell Wines
California Road Inkwell Wines
Hotel California Road Inkwell Wines
Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines Guesthouse
Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines Tatachilla
Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines Guesthouse Tatachilla

Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loic

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING WINE COUNTRY STAY

This small hotel is a genius product developed by the couple who own Inkwell wines and live nearby. The rooms and hallways and cellar door are built out of shipping containers and a lot of effort went into making the accommodations truly 5 star. They are also strongly committed to being environmentaly conscious. The location is quiet and charming with amazing views. They are only 5 mins from the center of Mclaren Vale with plenty of restaurant options and stores. They are also only 10 mins away from Maslin beach , one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever visit. A terrific choice for visiting the nearby wine country 🎉🎉🎉
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

caroline

Place was ok checkin was a bit odd and dragged out Was for our wedding anniversary and noted that in booking but there was no mention of that at all while checking Was no milk in the fridge for teas or coffees Shower head leaking badly For the price a bit underwhelming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return visit to this hidden gem

A wonderful place to stay. We came in early 2020 and haven't managed to return until late 2024. Little has changed: no wear and tear, but the same stunning view and a magnificently appointed bedroom and bathroom. Perfect for exploring the Southern Vales, or for a short get-away from Adelaide.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

winery woes....

I was in the area for work and thought this place would be good. Unfortunately, my colleague had a bereavement and could not come. I realise a refund was impossible of course ... the stay was imminent - but did think that if there was a mutually convenient time - something might be possible... I have done this with illness and this was the passing of a son... but I also paid for the breakfast for both rooms ... and even that was charged and not consumed! and apparently on arrival ... was advised there have been a lot of unfortunate 'passings' of young people in SA of late..... maybe I am being to sensitive or harsh ... but cannot recommend or return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant!

Most comfortable bed of all the hotels I've ever stayed in. Luxe rooms and interesting building. Personal and friendly service. Wine tasting after we checked-in. What more could you want! Location is a few minutes out of McLaren Vale, but uber and taxis are readily available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rubybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High recommended

Such a relaxing stay! We’ll definitely come back. Comfy bed and pillows, great view of the vine yards plus lovely bath with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic down to the complimentary snacks and amenities. We just needed one night stay and it was possible where a lot of Airbnb require 2 to three minimum nights in McLaren Vale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful unique location. We had the most brilliant stay. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Location! Outstanding

Simply amazing. Loved it. Outstanding views across the winery (with the autumn colors). Bath was great too. Super-comfy bed. And a selection of excellent wines. What more could you want? Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Place to stay

The room was amazing with beautiful veiws and amenities. Breakfast could be improved but was sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A surprisingly luxurious oasis on a hill, overlooking rows and rows of vines. The room, and ensuite, were large, comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing - would definitely go back

It doesn't get much better than watching the sunset over vines while drinking a wine in the bathtub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an amazing sunset over the vineyard!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wines at Inkwell are really enjoyable. The staff are down to earth, friendly, and helpful. They even have a wine dog named Daisy. The views from the room are breathtaking. We really enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck. It's very quiet and peaceful. The amenities are high quality and comfortable. The only complaint I have, and it's very minor and probably specific to me is that the shower water pressure is really light. I have super thick hair and it was almost impossible to get my hair rinsed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

DB, Sydney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay in this beautiful accommodation . Rooms and styling are outstanding . Sunset over the vineyards is magical! Beds are incredibly comfortable and the bath is fantastic. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and there is nothing else like it anywhere near. Included breakfast not really in keeping with the high standard and low footprint ethics of the hotel. Less food but more local offerings with less packaging would be an improvement .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020