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Oval Hotel & Adelaide Oval Function Centre

War Memorial Drive North Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, 5006
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Based in South Australia, Adelaide Oval is a world-class events destination located at the footstep of the convention district in the heart of the CBD offering the perfect blend of modern facilities, timeless design and living history. Our flexible 25 purpose-built function spaces, three of which include South Australia’s largest spaces, provide the adaptability to host conferences, meetings, cocktail parties and exhibitions from two to 3,000 people. Our unique collection of indoor and outdoor spaces includes Adelaide’s largest private undercover open-air rooftop bar, Lindsay Head Terrace, which boasts the most spectacular panoramic views of the CBD and accommodates up to 2,000 guests for cocktail receptions. Also included in our venue collection is Malt Shovel Taphouse, located in the riverbank precinct, which serves as an ideal casual welcome or after-party venue. Adelaide Oval‘s in house catering team is headed by award our winning Executive Chefs who pride themselves on using the finest South Australian produce and wine to create bespoke menus and culinary experiences for every client and guest. Every element of your event can be personalised with upgrades and experiences which can include Historical Oval Tours, RoofClimb adventure, firework displays and impressive light and sound shows. Our ribbon boards, century old scoreboard and super screens provide the ultimate branding and sponsorship opportunity for you or your sponsors to place messages and logos to further enhance your event.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandIndependent Collection
Built2020
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms138
Venue typeHotel

Awards

Industry awards
AHA | SA Hotel Industry Awards Australian Hotels Association SA Awards for Excellence 2017 & 2015 – Best Function Operation/Facility Meetings & Events Australia 2017, 2016 & 2015 SA Winner – Banquet & Catering 2016 & 2014 SA Winner – Specialty Meeting Venue 2016 SA Winner – Business Development Person of the Year – Shelagh Stanbridge 2015 SA Winner – Operations Person of the Year – Hamish Robertson 2014 SA Winner – Operations Person of the Year – Ben Swanson AHA | SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence 2022 Winner – Meeting & Events Venue – Accommodation & Specialist Division Restaurant & Catering SA Awards for Excellence 2022 – Caterer of the Year 2022 – Function/Convention Center Caterer of the Year 2017 & 2016 – Function/Convention Centre Caterer of the Year 2017 – Apprentice Cook of the Year – Abbey Wendland 2014 – Best Event Caterer Meetings & Events Australia 2015 Winner – Operations Person of the Year – Hamish Robertson 2014 Winner – Specialty Meeting Venue Australian Hotels Association - National Awards of Excellence Winner - Australia's Best Meeting and Events Venue 2023 AHA 2023 National Awards 2023 Chef of the year

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • Extended stay
  • Lighting
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Largest room
37,673.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
6,888.9 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
3,000
Seating capacity
1,400
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
William Magarey Room (North, East & West)
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13,261.1 sq. ft.
-
1500
750
1500
1000
-
600
Premiership Suite
2,152.8 sq. ft.
-
140
100
140
75
-
80
MG Suite One
2,152.8 sq. ft.
-
140
100
140
75
-
80
SANFL Chairman’s Room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
-
80
60
80
80
18
48
Leigh Whicker Room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
-
80
60
80
80
18
48
Gil Langley Room
1,679.2 sq. ft.
-
125
80
125
100
-
64
John Cahill & Andrew McLeod Room
2,368.1 sq. ft.
-
150
-
150
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Lindsay Head Terrace (outdoor)
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26,909.8 sq. ft.
-
1500
-
1500
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Graham Cornes Deck
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1,937.5 sq. ft.
-
80
-
80
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
138
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.35 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Monarto Safari Park
Park
73 kms
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Botanic Garden
Historical landmark
3 kms
North Terrace
Adelaide, SA_AUS, AU 5000
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National Wine Centre
Recreation
3 kms
Corner of Hackney Rd &, Botanic Rd
Adelaide, SA_AUS, AU 5000
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Rundle Mall
Shopping
2 kms
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South Australian Museum
Museum
2 kms
North Terrace
Adelaide, SA_AUS, AU 5000
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Adelaide Zoo
Recreation
2 kms
Frome Rd
Adelaide, SA_AUS, AU 5000
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Adelaide Convention Center
Adelaide Convention Center
Convention center
5 mins
5 mins walk to the Adelaide Convention Center
AU

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Affiliated Organizations (1)

EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Australia & Asia
EVENT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.

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