The Glenelg Pier Hotel

Massive servings at really reasonable prices, I had salt and pepper squid for 20.90 and my friends has massive schnitzels for 19.90 — I’m talking falling off the already huge plate. Awesome food (best I’ve had in a while) and awesome service. ¹¹⁄₁₀!

I’ve been five or so times, during the day and at night time, and I’ve always had pleasant experiences here.
The bartenders are really friendly, and it’s a good spot to catch up with friends during the day while sitting in front of the windows looking out at the beach.

Good place to go for a drink. Can get really busy weekends and crammed.
Great to sit outside on a nice day or an evening and look over at the beach and watch the sunset with a few wines/​beers.

Ahhhh Sunday arvos, the perfect time to catch up on some book work, do some weeding or clean the bathroom! Pffft, whatever, I’ll sink some piss instead!
Once in a while I find myself down at the Pier with mates on a Sunday arvo for some brewskis on the balcony. I have also found myself there on the odd weekend evening also but haven’t really felt the same vibe as I have on a Sunday arvo. It probably has more to do with my mood than anything else, but there you have it!
The nights I have been there on the turps it has not been overly crowded, but I gather it does get a bit more packed on Public holidays, so plan ahead if the Pier is in your sights!

There are two sides to the Pier at Glenelg. One of which is good, and one of which is bad. There is the nightclub side where the crowd gets overly rowdy, and a lot of over-​age drinking occurs. Yes, I said over-​age. I would conclude that this is the bad side. Then there is the day, hotel and function side of The Pier. This side caters for a completely different environment with a much better (in my opinion) ambience.
During the day, The Pier is more than idyllic with large windows overlooking crashing waves, and a balcony situated at the foot of the marina. I have located here for breakfast and it definitely eludes a pristine yet relaxed eating environment. It’s quite the opposite from what one should expect when attending to Pier venues after hours.
My Godson had his Christening within the main function room of The Pier, which made way for a perfect night. The beachside venue was fantastic, and looked great in pictures, and of course also in real life. There was sufficient space, a personal raised bar, elevated balcony and a rather large dance floor. I would highly recommend the function room without hesitation.
Finally, to the hotel rooms themselves. The rooms here give off a beachside apartment-​like vibe, which I personally really enjoy. Everything is modern, new and a perfect way to feel completely relaxed. The best thing about the whole hotel room experience however, is going down to the foyer in the morning before starting off your day with a delicious breakfast. What’s more, you’re then able to enjoy your day at the beach.