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title: "Mt Lofty House vs Sticky Rice Villas: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mt Lofty House or Sticky Rice Villas in Adelaide? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-26
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# Mt Lofty House vs Sticky Rice Villas

Both are in Adelaide, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Crafers
## [Mt Lofty House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mt-lofty-house-adelaide/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1871369/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Stirling
## [Sticky Rice Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sticky-rice-villas-adelaide/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2142897/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mt Lofty House

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose Mt Lofty House if you want

-   to walk to the sights (12 km / 15 km)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Mt Lofty House better than Sticky Rice Villas?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 0) (+25)
5.  10 more listed amenities (24 vs 14) (+10)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has 24-hour room service

### Why is Sticky Rice Villas better than Mt Lofty House?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mt Lofty House | Sticky Rice Villas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Location | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Facilities | 9.2  (+6.7) | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5  (+7.5) | 1.0 |
| Public transport | – | 1.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.2  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 35  (+1) | 34 |
| Rank in Adelaide | top 30% | top 25%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 12 km  (−2.5 km) | 15 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 17 km  (−2.3 km) | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+5) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.4 km  (−570 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 31 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+10) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Mt Lofty HouseSticky Rice Villas

           

-   Sticky Rice Villas is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
-   Mt Lofty House: €430 a night on average · Sticky Rice Villas: €352 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Adelaide by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/adelaide/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Mt Lofty House prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mt-lofty-house-adelaide/prices/)

## Location

2.5 km apart

Mt Lofty House: city centre: 12 km, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 17 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Sticky Rice Villas: city centre: 15 km, nearest station Aldgate railway station, Adelaide: 1.6 km, Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 19 km.

## Weather in Adelaide

[Adelaide weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/south-australia/adelaide/weather)

## Mt Lofty House or Sticky Rice Villas: common questions

### Which is better, Mt Lofty House or Sticky Rice Villas?

Mt Lofty House leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Mt Lofty House or Sticky Rice Villas?

Over the year Sticky Rice Villas costs about €352 a night on average against €430 at Mt Lofty House, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mt Lofty House is closer: 12 km from the centre, against 15 km for Sticky Rice Villas.

### How far apart are Mt Lofty House and Sticky Rice Villas?

The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mt-lofty-house-adelaide-vs-sticky-rice-villas-adelaide/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/