Serafino - McLaren Vale, South Australia

Talia S.

We wandered in from the Shiraz Trail out of curiosity as the estate is so gorgeous, and we ended up having the best wine tasting! Marty was an incredible host who was happy to accommodate myself only trying reds and my partner who enjoys both whites and reds. All of the wines were exceptional and we learned so much about the wine region. Marty went above and beyond for us and we would highly recommend stopping in here!

Mike-and-Yvonne

Accommodation set in extensive lovely grounds a short distance away from the town centre. Happy with our choice, and the restaurant is well worth a visit (see separate review - bookings advisable). Allocated parking directly outside one's own room makes luggage handling a breeze.

SophieO94

Be warned, check in is ONLY from 2-5pm. We arrived at midday and so were only able to leave our bags with reception. Reception were very uninterested and barely said a word to us, they certainly didn’t mention that we needed to return by 5pm to check in and collect our bags. On returning back at 7pm, we found everything was closed and so had to call the out of hours number. To their credit, a woman arrived promptly and was fairly pleasant helping us check in. However, on finding our bags in our room we were very shocked to find the pictured note. They hadn’t even asked for a phone number when we left our bags to be able to contact us. Whilst I accept we could have checked the booking details, we found the whole experience very unpleasant and unprofessional.

Jay O.

We recently stayed at Serafino in McLaren Vale and had an amazing experience. The accommodation was great value—comfortable, clean, and set in a beautiful location surrounded by vineyards and gum trees. The team was incredibly accommodating, offering fantastic local recommendations that enhanced our trip.

Our wine tasting was led by Marty, who was fantastic. He made the complex world of wine approachable and easy to understand, all while keeping things down-to-earth and enjoyable. His passion and knowledge truly enhanced our tasting experience.

Highly recommend Serafino for both their accommodation and wine tasting. Looking forward to our next visit!

leigh C.

Our meal here was absolutely superb. The beautifully presented scallops with perfect little morsels of crisp pork belly, the lamb backstrap that just melted under my knife, the best fillet my husband has ever had, and finally a luscious tiramisu - this has to have been the best meal we have had in a long time (perhaps since the last time we were here?)

GlobeTrotters4001

The motel units are of the older style, but we found it quiet (very important), clean and two singles pushed together suits me fine, as after 50 years together, it's no issue as for some.||The room is too spacious for two, but if the lounge folds out to a bed, very roomy. It's out of the town area, but walkable for us. The grounds are beautiful if covered with quirky geese and their feathers and droppings and only the mornings at sunrise to the chorus of galahs - very nice rural greeting.||The building design is old, but I found it did not smell old or musty, carpets looked renewed, tiles in the bath show cracking but nothing worse than I've seen in a modern rental apartment in Tanunda.||My couple of annoyances - I dislike plastic kettles and in this age when health and environment are a concern, I can only hope Serafino accommodation will gradually replace plastic kettles with stainless steel ones. The crockery and cutlery provided to make a simple cereal breakfast were adequate if mismatched, but no microwave to heat anything. A minor hiccup in our road trip after having microwave ovens in all accommodation. A espresso pod coffee maker is provided, but a microwave is of more use to us.||Overall it was a comfortable night's sleep and would stay again. The complimentary wine tasting was thoughtful and enjoyed by all. The hatted restaurant unfortunately was not open on the night we stayed.

Debra M.

For the price the accommodation is very good! Nice comfortable beds and great facilities in the rooms. My issue is with transport in McLaren Vale! We couldn’t drive not get a taxi or Uber to take us out at night! The restaurant isn’t open week nights so take supplies if you want to eat dinner and breakfast. Organise transport ahead of time. Lovely pool and wonderful grounds for relaxing.

Shaun N.

When we had to choose a venue for Mum's memorial my sister suggested Serfino and I am so glad she did. Mum was a viniculturist before she retired, so to say goodbye in such a beautiful winery, surrounded by vines, was fitting.

The staff were very understanding at a tough time and really helped the event run smoothly. Coordinating contractors, providing tech support, even adjusting the lighting for the memorial slides, it all happened quietly and without a fuss.

As someone who has worked in the event space for many years I would recommend the venue as a place I would come back to, without hesitation.

Thank you Emma, Maria, Francesca and all the staff.

Shaun and Aster.