Awards for Excellence - Previous Winners
Winners - 2021 Awards for Excellence
Draught Beer Quality - Malt Shovel Taphouse
Recognition of Adaption & Innovation - Crown Inn Kingston, Gumeracha Hotel, The Playford – Joint Winners
Mid-Range Hotel Accommodation - Atura Adelaide Airport
Boutique/Superior Hotel Accommodation - Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets
Deluxe Hotel Accommodation - Eos by SkyCity
Bistro Casual Dining Country - Dalrymple Hotel, Stansbury Judges Commendation - Stockwell Hotel
Bistro Casual Dining Inner Metropolitan - Maylands Hotel Judges Commendation - Lion Hotel
Bistro Casual Dining Outer Metropolitan - Stirling Hotel Judges Commendation - Peninsula Hotel
Restaurant Accommodation Division - Oval Hotel Five Regions Restaurant
Restaurant General Division Metropolitan - 2KW
Restaurant General Division Country - Watervale Hotel
Bar Presentation & Experience – Country
Judges Commendation - McLaren Vale Hotel
Bar Presentation & Experience Metropolitan - Mayfair Hotel - Hennessy Bar Judges Commendation - Mr Jones The Gully Public House & Garden
Outdoor or Non-Enclosed Facility - 2KW
Sporting Entertainment Venue - Warradale Hotel
Community Service & Support - Berri Hotel
Marketing & Promotion General Division - Peninsula Hotel
Tourism & Regional Promotion - Port Lincoln Hotel
Environmental & Energy Efficiency Practice -Watervale Hotel Judges Commendation - Uraidla Hotel
Gaming Venue Country - Tanunda Hotel
Gaming Venue Metropolitan - Marion Hotel
Judges Commendation - The Grove
TAB Licensed Venue - Morphett Arms Hotel
Meeting & Events Venue Accommodation Division - Mount Lofty House
Meeting & Events Venue General Division - Marion Hotel
Judges Commendation - Lion Hotel
Retail Outlet - Arkaba Hotel & East End Cellars - Joint Winners
Redeveloped Hotel Country - Bridgeport Hotel
Judges Commendation - Stockwell Hotel
Redeveloped Hotel Metropolitan - Uraidla Hotel
Judges Commendation - Peninsula Hotel
Staff Development & Training - RD Jones Group
Judges Commendation - Bridgeport Hotel
Chef of the Year - Anthony Giardina, Arkaba Hotel
Employee Excellence in Service Accommodation Division - Chris Speck, Mount Lofty House
Employee Excellence in Service General Division - Heath Johansen, Uraidla Hotel
Hotel Industry Rising Star - Holley Smith, Port Lincoln Hotel
Best Overall Hotel Bridgeport Hotel – Joint Winner
Best Overall Hotel Marion Hotel – Joint Winner
All winners of the 2020 and 2021 SA Awards automatically qualify for the AHA National Awards to be held on February 7 2022 in Hobart.
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Winners - 2020 SA Awards for Excellence
| Draught Beer Quality | Country - Vine Inn Barossa |
| Draught Beer Quality | Metropolitan - The Barker |
| Mid-Range Hotel Accommodation | Atura Adelaide Airport |
| Boutique/Superior Hotel Accommodation | Crafers Hotel |
| Deluxe Hotel Accommodation | Mount Lofty House |
| Bistro Casual Dining – Country | Sevenhill Hotel |
| Bistro Casual Dining – Inner Metropolitan | East End Cellars |
| Bistro Casual Dining – Outer Metropolitan | Crafers Hotel |
| Restaurant – Accommodation Division | Harrys Verandah - Mount Lofty House |
| Restaurant – General Division Metropolitan | 2KW |
| Restaurant – General Division Country | Watervale Hotel |
| Bar Presentation & Experience – Country | Macs Hotel, Mount Gambier |
| Bar Presentation & Experience – Metropolitan | Sailmaster Tavern |
| Outdoor or non-enclosed Facility | Marion Hotel |
| Sporting Entertainment Venue | Warradale Hotel |
| Community Service & Support | Vine Inn Barossa |
| Community Service & Support | Duke of Brunswick Hotel |
| Marketing & Promotion – General Division | Moseley Bar & Kitchen |
| Tourism & Regional Promotion | Watervale Hotel |
| Environmental & Energy Efficiency Practice | Watervale Hotel |
| Gaming Venue – Country | Big River Tavern |
| Gaming Venue – Metropolitan | Marion Hotel |
| TAB Licensed Venue | Marryatville Hotel |
| Meeting & Events Venue – Specialist & Accomodation Venues | National Wine Centre |
| Meeting & Events Venue – General Division | The Highway |
| Retail Outlet - Attached | Stirling Hotel |
| Retail Outlet - Stand Alone | East End Cellars |
| Small Venue | Paloma Bar & Pantry |
| Redeveloped Hotel – Country | Big River Golf & Country Club |
| Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan | Marion Hotel |
| Chef of the Year | Kevin Martel - The Playford |
| Employee Excellence in Service - Accommodation Division | Jane Heywood - Sage Hotel |
| Employee Excellence in Service - General Division | Jessica Bellwood - Marion Hotel |
| Hotel Industry Rising Star | Ben Rogers - National Wine Centre |
| Best Overall Hotel | Marion Hotel |
Winners - 2019 SA Awards for Excellence
Best Draught Beer Quality Award - Metropolitan The Barker
Best Draught Beer Quality Award - Country Vine Inn Barossa
Mid-Range Accommodation Atura Adelaide Airport
[Ibis Adelaide – Judges Commendation]
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 – Easter End Cellars
[Earl of Leicester Hotel – Judges Commendation]
Bistro /Casual Dining – Outer Metropolitan Crafers Hotel
[Torrens Arms Hotel – Judges Commendation]
Restaurant – Accommodation Division Mount Lofty House - Hardy's Verandah Restaurant
Restaurant – General Division Electra House Hotel
Healthy Menu Options for Kids Brompton Hotel
Bar Presentation & Experience – Country Mount Gambier Hotel
Bar Presentation & Experience – Metropolitan Crafers Hotel - Joint Winner
Bar Presentation & Experience – Metropolitan Exchange Hotel, Gawler - Joint Winner
Outdoor or Non-Enclosed Facility Feathers Hotel
Live Music Venue - Metropolitan Governor Hindmarsh Hotel
[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 – Judges Commendation]
Tourism & Regional Promotion Innamincka Hotel
Environmental Practice & Energy Efficiency Uraidla Hotel
Gaming Venue – Country Park Hotel, Mount Gambier
Gaming Venue – Metropolitan Mawson Lakes Hotel
TAB Licensed Venue Marryatville Hotel
Meetings & Events Venue - Specialist & Accommodation Division Adelaide Oval Functions & Events
Meeting & Events Venue - General Division Lion Hotel, North Adelaide
Retail Outlet East End Cellars & The Tasting Room – Joint Winner
Retail Outlet The Pickled Duck, Modbury – Joint Winner
Small Venue Clever Little Tailor
Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan Sparkke at the Whitmore – Joint Winner
Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan V Hotel, Virginia – Joint Winner
Staff Development & Training South Eastern Hotel, Mount Gambier
Hotel Industry Rising Star Award Jessica Rugless – Beach Hotel, Seaford
Best Overall Hotel Crafers Hotel
2019 AHA National Awards for Excellence
South Australian Award Winners
Six South Australian hotels have been recognised as being among the best in the nation at a gala ceremony on Queensland’s Gold Coast yesterday afternoon.
Nearly 500 VIP and industry guests from across Australia were at The Star on the Gold Coast for the 2019 Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence.
The SA hotels which took home the top national honours in their categories were:
- Hardy's Verandah Restaurant, Mount Lofty House - Best Restaurant - Accommodation Division
- ​Vine Inn Barossa - Outstanding Community Service and Achievement
- The Stirling Hotel - Best Hotel Accommodation - General Division
- The Ramsgate Hotel - Best Marketed Hotel - General Division
- Mawson Lakes Hotel and Function Centre - Best Gaming Venue - Metropolitan
- The Barker Hotel - Draught Beer Quality
2018 SA Awards for Excellence Winners
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY – METROPOLITAN
Cathedral Hotel, North Adelaide
DRAUGHT BEER QUALITY – COUNTRY
Vine Inn, Barossa
MID-RANGE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Largs Pier Hotel
SUPERIOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Crafers Hotel
DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The Playford
BISTRO CASUAL DINING – COUNTRY
Sevenhill Hotel
BISTRO CASUAL DINING – METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel (joint winner)
Port Admiral Hotel, Port Adelaide (joint winner)
The Barker – Judges Commendation
HEALTHY MENU CHOICES FOR KIDS
Beach Hotel Seaford
RESTAURANT – ACCOMMODATION DIVISION
Mount Lofty House
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge – Judges Commendation
RESTAURANT – GENERAL DIVISION METROPOLITAN
Apothecary 1878
Electra House – Judges Commendation
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE – COUNTRY
Sporties Tavern, Port Pirie
BAR PRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE – METROPOLITAN
Exchange Hotel Gawler (joint winner)
Uraidla Hotel (joint winner)
OUTDOOR OR NON-ENCLOSED FACILITY
Feathers Hotel
Warradale Hotel – Judges Commendation
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
The Gov
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
The Hindley
SPORTING ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Warradale Hotel
COMMUNITY SERVICE & SUPPORT
Vine Inn Barossa
MARKETING & PROMOTION – GENERAL DIVISION
Moseley Bar and Kitchen
TOURISM & REGIONAL PROMOTION
Port Lincoln Hotel
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRACTICE
Electra House
GAMING VENUE – COUNTRY
Hotel Crown, Victor Harbor
GAMING VENUE – METROPOLITAN
Lakes Resort Hotel
The Barker Hotel - Judges Commendation
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – SPECIALIST & ACCOMMODATION DIVISIONS
National Wine Centre
MEETING & EVENTS VENUE – GENERAL DIVISION
Lion Hotel, North Adelaide
RETAIL OUTLET – ATTACHED
Arkaba Hotel
RETAIL OUTLET – STAND ALONE
East End Cellars
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD – BEST CBD HOTEL LUNCH
The Elephant British Pub
SMALL VENUE
Pink Moon Saloon
REDEVELOPED HOTEL – COUNTRY
Sporties Tavern, Port Pirie
REDEVELOPED HOTEL – METROPOLITAN
Crafers Hotel (joint winner)
Morphett Arms Hotel (joint winner)
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING - GENERAL DIVISION
Warradale Hotel
APPRENTICE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
The Crafers Hotel
HOTEL INDUSTRY RISING STAR
Ayesha Ridgway – Hackney Hotel
BEST OVERALL HOTEL
The Crafers Hotel