Adelaide Oval’s unique hospitality, events and accommodation offering won big at last night’s Australian Hotels Association (AHA) SA Awards for Excellence, with the stadium’s renowned Functions & Events division, onsite hotel Oval Hotel and riverside venue Malt Shovel Taphouse all recognised.
Adelaide Oval was named South Australia’s best Meeting & Events Venue (Accommodation and Specialist Division) for the second year running, having won this category at the national AHA Awards last year.
Oval Hotel was awarded the best Superior Hotel Accommodation, in line with its premium boutique offering. And across the River Torrens, craft beer specialist and bistro pub Malt Shovel Taphouse received the Draught Beer Quality Award – an accolade it also received in 2021 and 2022.
“To have three different aspects of our hospitality offering recognised by the AHA SA is a reflection of the exceptionally high standards upheld by our team across the Adelaide Oval business,” Adelaide Oval CEO Nick Addison said.
“Our Functions & Events division has well and truly cemented itself as the best in South Australia, and we’re delighted that those involved continue to be recognised for the experiences they are creating here every day of the year.
“Oval Hotel has continued to go from strength to strength as it builds on its position as Australia’s first integrated stadium hotel and is consistently reviewed by guests and professionals as one of the country’s top hotels.”
Malt Shovel Taphouse is located across the river from Adelaide Oval and is owned and operated by the Stadium Management Authority. With 16 everchanging beers on tap, the Draught Beer Quality Award is a reflection of the venue’s deep appreciation for beer.
“Our team at the Taphouse are doing an incredible job of extending the Adelaide Oval experience across the river, ensuring our guests have somewhere new to discover after the game, before an event or during their hotel stay.
“As always, we’re immensely proud of everyone across the organisation for demonstrating their shared commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests.”
Adelaide Oval will now represent South Australia in each of these categories at the AHA National Awards for Excellence later this year.
