New hotels in Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley, about an hour north of Adelaide, is Australia's best-known wine region, built on generations of Shiraz-growing families and a dense cluster of cellar doors around towns like Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston. This guide currently tracks one project: InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa, announced in 2026 as the region's first luxury-branded hotel.

What to do in the Barossa Valley

A short visit

Cellar-door tastings are the region's main draw, from long-established names to newer boutique producers scattered across Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston, and the Barossa Farmers Market brings the valley's produce together on Saturday mornings.

A longer stay

With more time, the Barossa Trail links the valley's towns for cyclists, and the neighbouring Eden Valley, at higher altitude, offers a cooler-climate counterpoint for wine touring beyond the Barossa floor itself.

Where to stay in the Barossa Valley

InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa, targeting 2028, is planned across the Barossa countryside with vineyard views over its 150 rooms and a 130-seat signature restaurant. IHG's project received South Australian state planning approval in May 2026: the region's first luxury-branded hotel, filling a gap in a wine region better served by cellar-door tourism than by branded luxury accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a luxury hotel in the Barossa Valley?

Not yet: InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa, targeting 2028, will be the region's first luxury-branded property once it opens.

How far is the Barossa Valley from Adelaide?

About an hour's drive north of Adelaide.

What is the Barossa Valley known for?

Its wine, particularly Shiraz, produced across a dense cluster of cellar doors around Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston.

Will the new InterContinental have vineyard views?

Yes: the 150-room resort is planned with vineyard views across the property.

Guide last updated September 2026.