Vacation rentals in Semaphore

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Top-rated accommodation in Semaphore

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Guest favourite

Guesthouse in Semaphore

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Oceanview Beachfront Semaphore self contained unit

Beautiful ocean view from upstairs living area and both bedrooms. Safe sandy beach for swimming across the road or just watching the ever changing sea views and glorious sunsets. Close to vibrant Cosmopolitan Semaphore Rd coffee/restaurants /takeaway strip only a leisurely 4 minute walk. The property is in a safe neighbourhood with 1 outdoor secure car park, reverse cycle air conditioning, full kitchen, washing machine, smart TV, Wi-Fi, dishwasher, unit fully renovated, Nespresso coffee machine

9 – 16 July

$1,358 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Grange

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

*A1 location & lifestyle @ tranquil seaside shores

If a relaxed lifestyle only 100m from beach, cafe strips and hotel is for you, then Grange View has it all. Put your feet up and rest in this newly renovated apartment; or your feet down and walk the sandy Grange beach, stroll along the heritage jetty, swim and play in the normally placid sea, or walk to nearby Henley Beach. Ideal for families - young and old. Amazing sunsets at night. If that's not enough then swing your club at the Grange Golf club, or drive 10km to trendy Glenelg. Enjoy!

28 May – 4 June

$1,155 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Semaphore South

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Semaphore Beach & Pool - Perfect Family Holiday

Super spacious, sunny home for families & groups coming for sporting events. Enjoy the beach by day, relax around the 14m pool and BBQ by night. Multiple living spaces inside - room to hang out together or have quieter times alone. Sleeps up to 12 people. Extra guests may be considered on application. Seconds to Semaphore Beach and walking distance to the Jetty & Semaphore Road with its abundance of cafes, shops, boutiques and pubs. Adelaide CBD is just 25 mins by car or train into Adelaide.

26 May – 2 June

$3,550 AUD total

Popular amenities for Semaphore accommodation

Stay near Semaphore's top sights

Semaphore Foreshore49 locals recommend
Palais Hotel45 locals recommend
Sotos Fish Shop10 locals recommend
Odeon Star Semaphore Cinemas25 locals recommend
Barry's Burgers5 locals recommend
Royal Copenhagen Semaphore4 locals recommend

Other great accommodation in Semaphore

Guest favourite

Apartment in West Lakes Shore

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Rem’s Beach Retreat

19 – 26 Sept

$1,643 AUD total
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Apartment in New Port

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Zen Waters Marina Retreat

18 – 25 Feb

$1,378 AUD total
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Apartment in Semaphore

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Oceans of Joy with stunning views

21 – 28 May

$1,435 AUD total
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Apartment in New Port

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Great Apartment by the Water

3 – 10 July

$1,053 AUD total
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Home in Semaphore

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

17 Derby Street

1 – 8 July

$1,879 AUD total
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Home in Port Adelaide

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews

Portside Retreat | Walkable | 50 Mbps | Parking

28 May – 4 June

$1,584 AUD total
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Guesthouse in Semaphore

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Semaphore Delight

2 – 9 Feb

$1,698 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Semaphore

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Seabreeze at Semaphore #8 ☀ On the Esplanade

16 – 23 Aug

$1,758 AUD total
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Loft in Port Adelaide

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

The Inkwell - Unique | Historic | Urban

3 – 10 June

$1,998 AUD total
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Holiday home in Semaphore

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Semaphore Beach House. Located On The Esplanade.

28 Nov – 5 Dec

$1,818 AUD total
Guest favourite

Townhouse in Semaphore Park

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Pearl |Designer Beachfront Retreat |Semaphore Park

14 – 21 Sept

$6,450 AUD total
Guest favourite

Home in Peterhead

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Bruce’s 1900s Character Cottage

12 – 19 June

$1,479 AUD total

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Semaphore

Total rentals

40 properties

Wi-Fi availability

40 properties include access to Wi-Fi

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Family-friendly rentals

30 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

1.1K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$92 AUD before taxes and fees

Your guide to Semaphore

Welcome to Semaphore

Just 30 minutes’ drive northwest of central Adelaide, Semaphore is a relaxed coastal suburb with a great beach and a picturesque foreshore. Named for the high flagpole erected on a colonial-era hotel as a signal to approaching ships, Semaphore is all about fun in the sun.

Beyond lounging on sandy beaches and plunging into turquoise waters, there’s an expansive foreshore to explore, where you’ll find a skate park, a basketball court, a kids’ playground, and a waterslide complex with mini golf and sideshow games. Running inland from the jetty, Semaphore Road is lined with historic pubs, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. The area is also dotted with Art Deco architecture, crowned by an iconic beachfront bar and bistro. A pathway hugging the coast is great for jogging and cycling, with windy days attracting kitesurfers and windsurfers to the shallow waters of Semaphore Beach.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Semaphore

Semaphore buzzes during the summer months, when Adelaideans flock to its beach, bars, and cafes. With a range of rides, sideshow games, and family-friendly entertainment, the Semaphore Summer Carnival, hosted on the foreshore during the summer school holidays, is another popular attraction. From October to April, you can also take a ride on the small steam train that puffs along the shoreline from the Semaphore Jetty south to the Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club.

Semaphore quiets down as the temperature drops, before springing back to action in October for the Semaphore Music Festival, which celebrates alt-country, roots, and blues music, while the last Sunday of November sees the Semaphore Street Fair, a family-friendly event with more than 250 stalls, live entertainment, and amusement rides.


Top things to do in Semaphore

Fort Glanville Conservation Park

Semaphore’s Fort Glanville was built in 1880 and remains largely unaltered today. The fort’s history as a crucial part of Australia’s defense strategy continues to come alive through members of the Fort Glanville Association, who reenact cannon firings and military drills.

Mudlanagga to Yertabulti Track

Gain a deeper understanding of the Semaphore region’s first peoples by downloading a map of the Mudlanagga to Yertabulti Track from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield website and seeking out the 24 stops on this trail, which extends for more than 20 kilometres. At each stop you’ll find an information panel sharing the stories of local Aboriginal people past and present.

Port Adelaide

Just a five-minute drive southeast of Semaphore, the historic port town of Port Adelaide has really come into its own in recent years. Steeped in maritime history, many of its historic buildings now house trendy restaurants and hip watering holes. Port Adelaide is also home to the National Railway Museum and the South Australian Maritime Museum.

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