Nightcap at Exeter Hotel
152 Semaphore Rd, Exeter SA 5019, Australia
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A well-located pub stay at Exeter near Port Adelaide with a 4.3 rating across 122 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Nightcap at Exeter Hotel is a practical base in Exeter, Port Adelaide, combining accommodation with the convenience of a pub downstairs. The hotel has 11 rooms, with Studio Queen, Compact Queen and Studio Family options available. Queen rooms accommodate up to two guests, while the family room has two queen beds and space for up to four. Each room includes a private ensuite, bar fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, desk, smart TV, bottled water and Wi-Fi. The property notes that all rooms are accessed via stairs only.
The accommodation is set up for straightforward overnight stays, with King Koil beds, air conditioning, heating and free 24-hour Wi-Fi included. Bathrooms feature amenities, and the hotel specifically highlights rain showers. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is at 10am. Parking is listed among the hotel facilities, although the website does not provide further detail about the parking arrangements.
A bistro, bar and bottle shop are located downstairs, so guests can eat, have a drink or pick up supplies without leaving the property. The Exeter Hotel’s dining information points to classic pub-style fare, including steak, seafood and pasta. There is also a function space for hosted events, while an undercover children’s play area gives families an additional space to use. These facilities make the hotel suited to travellers wanting accommodation alongside an easy pub meal, families needing a room for up to four, and visitors attending an event at the venue.
The location is useful for exploring the Port Adelaide area, with the website placing the hotel minutes from the dolphin sanctuary, Maritime Museum, Fisherman’s Wharf Market and the Port docks. It is at 152 Semaphore Road in Exeter, making it a convenient option for visitors who want to stay near Port Adelaide’s waterfront and local attractions. Google users rate the venue 4.3 out of 5 from 122 reviews, adding a useful point of reference when comparing places to stay in Adelaide’s western suburbs.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 122 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 69
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 63
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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