Hotels in Adelaide

The Tea Tree

Adelaide

The Tea Tree 1

Axel’s take

Spacious suites and handy suburban access, but check the function calendar before booking.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a small 4-star suite hotel and function centre in suburban Modbury

The Tea Tree, formerly Sfera’s, is a small 4-star suite hotel attached to a busy function centre in Modbury, not central Adelaide. It’s a strong pick for local visits or an event downstairs: Civic Park is beside it, Tea Tree Plaza is walkable, and parking is free. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Spa-bath suites add appeal without making this a full-service luxury hotel.

The main compromise is the events business: the property warns that downstairs music can continue until midnight, particularly on Saturdays. Reception hours are limited, so arrange late arrivals ahead. Some guests find bathroom fittings dated, and onsite dining does not operate every day. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet or a city-centre sightseeing base.

Rooms
Spacious suites with comfortable beds; spa baths and balconies depend on room category.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength in recent guest feedback, with strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia.
Service
Recent guests generally praise helpful staff; after-hours arrivals require advance arrangements.
Amenities
Free parking and Wi-Fi, plus Paradiso Café and Cocktail Bar; the official site lists dining Tuesday–Saturday.
Fees and surprises
A security deposit applies; function noise is explicitly disclosed, and Sunday/public-holiday housekeeping is unavailable.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · gr.skyscanner.com · hotel.com.au · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

191 Reservoir Road, Adelaide

Beside Civic Park, within walking distance of Tea Tree Plaza and the bus interchange; outside central Adelaide.

Amenities and check-in

Free parking and Wi-Fi, plus Paradiso Café and Cocktail Bar; the official site lists dining Tuesday–Saturday.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:30 AM

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free Wi-Fi
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$40 per guest per night; Cot: A$20 per guest per night; Early check-in or late check-out: A$50
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The Tea Tree — Adelaide, Australia

The Tea Tree is a small 4-star suite hotel and function centre in suburban Modbury in Adelaide, Australia.

Address: 191 Reservoir Road, Adelaide. Property ID: 1446690.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/adelaide/the-tea-tree-1446690

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$254$325 on Booking.com$71 less (22%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$152$176 on Expedia$24 less (14%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $229 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$121 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$215 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $232 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$115 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$116 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$120 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $271 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $221 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $294 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$155 for 1 night · 2 nights $305 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$150 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$121 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$167 for 1 night · 2 nights $381 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$214 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $173 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$77 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$120 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.3/10

Spacious suites and handy suburban access, but check the function calendar before booking. a small 4-star suite hotel and function centre in suburban Modbury, scored for what it is.

The Tea Tree, formerly Sfera’s, is a small 4-star suite hotel attached to a busy function centre in Modbury, not central Adelaide. It’s a strong pick for local visits or an event downstairs: Civic Park is beside it, Tea Tree Plaza is walkable, and parking is free. Recent Expedia and Hotels.com guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Spa-bath suites add appeal without making this a full-service luxury hotel.

The main compromise is the events business: the property warns that downstairs music can continue until midnight, particularly on Saturdays. Reception hours are limited, so arrange late arrivals ahead. Some guests find bathroom fittings dated, and onsite dining does not operate every day. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet or a city-centre sightseeing base.

  • Best for: wedding and function guests; visitors to Modbury Hospital; couples wanting a spacious spa suite

  • Watch out for: Saturday function music potentially until midnight; limited reception and dining hours; some dated bathroom fittings

  • Location: Beside Civic Park, within walking distance of Tea Tree Plaza and the bus interchange; outside central Adelaide.

  • Rooms: Spacious suites with comfortable beds; spa baths and balconies depend on room category.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent guest feedback, with strong cleanliness ratings on Expedia.

  • Service: Recent guests generally praise helpful staff; after-hours arrivals require advance arrangements.

  • Amenities: Free parking and Wi-Fi, plus Paradiso Café and Cocktail Bar; the official site lists dining Tuesday–Saturday.

  • Fees and surprises: A security deposit applies; function noise is explicitly disclosed, and Sunday/public-holiday housekeeping is unavailable.

Axel's opinion of The Tea Tree, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · gr.skyscanner.com · hotel.com.au · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Tea Tree

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 191 Reservoir Road, Adelaide
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: A$40 per guest per night; Cot: A$20 per guest per night; Early check-in or late check-out: A$50
  • Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 10:30
  • City page: Hotels in Adelaide

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with garden view

Standard room with park view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with garden view

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with park view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Triple room with park view

Standard Quintuple Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Superior room

Superior Triple room

Superior Triple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Premier room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Suite

Penthouse Suite

Suite with park view

Suite with view

Suite with balcony

Single Suite

Single Suite with garden view

Family Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with park view (full double bed)

Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

Triple Suite with park view

Quintuple Suite

Quintuple Penthouse Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Triple Suite

Business Suite

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with park view

Deluxe Suite with view

Deluxe Suite with balcony

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Single Suite with balcony

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with park view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with balcony and with park view (full double bed)

Premier Suite

Premier Suite with park view

Premier Suite with balcony

Premier Single Suite

Premier Single Suite with balcony

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Premier Double Suite with park view (full double bed)

Premier Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Executive Suite

Executive Single Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium Suite

Premium Suite with balcony

  • Room features: Balcony

Premium Single Suite

Premium Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Prestige Suite

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