Crafers Hotel named top hotel in South Australia
The Crafers Hotel has been named top hotel in South Australia for the second year in a row at the Australian Hotels Association awards.
The hotel also took out gongs for its casual dining and bar presentation.
“We all are so proud to hold the title of Best Hotel in South Australia two years running,” proprietor Julie Peter told The Advertiser.
“It’s a culmination of nearly six years of collaborative, dedicated work by all six shareholders, as well as our builders, designers and most importantly, our cherished Crafers team.
“It’s such a pleasure to create and be involved in, a small-town hotel which brings together staff, owners and patrons in a friendly, family-style atmosphere.”
Co-owner Brett Matthews said it was “an amazing result”
“I think one thing sums up the results we achieve at Crafers and that is the passion and commitment of the whole team, from the owners through management right down to the food runners for delivering a great food and beverage, and hospitality experience,” he said.
“We just want our customers to enjoy the hotel as much as we enjoy it ourselves. If we can give our customer a sense of our passion for the hotel, then their experience is enhanced and they go away with a memory that they are happy to share with friends and family.”
Other winners include Mount Lofty House (best deluxe accommodation and best restaurant) and airport hotel the Atura (best mid-range accommodation).
“Congratulations to all the winners in the 2019 Hotel Awards for Excellence. The South Australian hotel industry is a diverse and high-quality industry that offers something for everyone” said AHA|SA general manager Ian Horne.
“Whether it be enjoying a meal or drinks with friends, experiencing live music from the best local and international artists, or travelling throughout South Australia to experience this great state of ours, South Australian hotels continue to offer top class hospitality, accommodation and entertainment. All winners should be very proud of their achievements, and for what they contribute to the community in SA”.
The full list of winners:
RAUGHT BEER QUALITY – METROPOLITAN
The Barker Hotel
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY – COUNTRY
Vine Inn Barossa
MID-RANGE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Atura Adelaide Airport
Ibis Adelaide – Judges Commendation
BOUTIQUE/SUPERIOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Stirling Hotel
DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Mount Lofty House
BISTRO CASUAL DINING – COUNTRY
Sevenhill Hotel
Greenock Creek Tavern – Judges Commendation
BISTRO CASUAL DINING – INNER METROPOLITAN
The Tasting Room | East End Cellars
Earl of Leicester Hotel - Judges Commendation
BISTRO CASUAL DINING – OUTER METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel
Torrens Arms Hotel- Judges Commendation
HEALTHY MENU CHOICES FOR KIDS
Brompton Hotel
RESTAURANT – ACCOMMODATION DIVISION
Mount Lofty House
RESTAURANT – GENERAL DIVISION METROPOLITAN
Electra House Hotel
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE – COUNTRY
Mount Gambier Hotel
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE – METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel (Joint Winner)
The Exchange, Gawler (Joint Winner)
OUTDOOR OR NON-ENCLOSED FACILITY
Feathers Hotel
LIVE MUSIC VENUE – METROPOLITAN
The Gov
Hotel Metropolitan – Judges Commendation
LIVE MUSIC VENUE – COUNTRY
Pretoria Hotel, Mannum
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Arkaba Hotel
SPORTING ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Warradale Hotel
COMMUNITY SERVICE & SUPPORT
Vine Inn Barossa
MARKETING & PROMOTION – GENERAL DIVISION
Ramsgate Hotel
Duke of Brunswick Hotel – Judges Commendation
TOURISM & REGIONAL PROMOTION
Innamincka Hotel
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRACTICE
Uraidla Hotel
Electra House Hotel – Judges Commendation
GAMING VENUE – COUNTRY
Park Hotel, Mount Gambier
GAMING VENUE – METROPOLITAN
Mawson Lakes Hotel
TAB LICENSED VENUE
Marryatville Hotel
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – SPECIALIST & ACCOMMODATION DIVISION
Adelaide Oval
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – GENERAL DIVISION
Lion Hotel, North Adelaide
The Highway – Judges Commendation
RETAIL OUTLET
East End Cellars (Joint Winner)
The Pickled Duck (Joint Winner)
SMALL VENUE
Clever Little Tailor
REDEVELOPED HOTEL – METROPOLITAN
Sparkke at the Whitmore (Joint Winner)
V Hotel, Virginia (Joint Winner)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING - GENERAL DIVISION
South Eastern Hotel, Mt Gambier
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort – Judges Commendation for Staff Development & Training
Accommodation Division
HOTEL INDUSTRY RISING STAR AWARD
Beach Hotel, Seaford – Jessica Rugless
BEST OVERALL HOTEL
Crafers Hotel
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY – METROPOLITAN
The Barker Hotel
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY – COUNTRY
Vine Inn Barossa
Sheridan Randall, 2nd August 2019
