The University of Adelaide Village

I stayed here for about two weeks. I lived in the 4 room shared unit and my experience here was excellent. Entering The Village, you will be greeted by friendly staff. They were exceptionally trained to provide us with any help related to living and adjusting to the place. Going to the apartment, my first impression is how proportionately sized the rooms were. The space isn't too cramped nor is it too big. All the amenities were also provided; Microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, kettle, fridge, bedsheets, vacuum cleaner, etc. So coming here for the first time feels like a breeze. The facilities were exceptionally well kept. There is a mini gym, laundry room, outdoor barbeque, vending machine, and a game room if you need to do errands or catch some entertainment. The only complaint I have would be the noise level in the first level, especially for the rooms facing Grote Street. When the traffic gets busy, some of the sound leaks through. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend new students to try this accommodation option.

Safe secure place. Good facilities, clean. Houses and apartments have all appliances, furniture and fitting and utilities. Staff is friendly and students have lots of interactive activities. Location great.

living here for three years, staff are friendly and room is good. Just voice proof is not very good, can hear voice from first floor.

Today I just had the pleasure of being guided on a tour by two truly remarkable ladies. Their infectious enthusiasm added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. It was reassuring to witness the students' familiarity with the university staff at this facility, reflecting a strong sense of community. I also sensed a genuine commitment to student well-being, making it evident that students are well taken care of in this environment.

5/10 Location: Only have Chinatown & Central Market as a convenient location nearby. Very hard to get groceries from woolies/coles. 3/10 Price: Very expensive for quality of facilities. Building/rooms are very old. Some people pay same price for very different rooms. Some rooms very small and others very big and pricing is inconsistent and not fair. They will try charge your security deposit for any detail. 5/10 Rooms: Not space efficient and very dull designs. Poor lighting. Very thin walls. AC unit inconsistent per townhouse. 9/10 Staff: Staff are very friendly and easy to talk to. Best part about the village is the communal events and engaging with different people. 6/10 Amenities: The gym is a joke. The laundry area is slightly small and they don't allow you to have your own hanging rack...for some reason they didn't disclose so sometimes you have to wait long times and it may be inconvenient depending on where you are located. The rest is okay. Summary: Overall, given the other options and price I recommend other student accommodations since the Village is literally the furthest student accommodation from Uni ironically, newer and better designed buildings, better amenities, more consistent, and worth the price.

Overall a decent place to stay but there are some things that need improving. I stayed in a townhouse with a private bathroom, the bedroom was quite large but there isn’t a lot of storage space. The kitchen was no where near big enough for 5 people, I had to leave most of my supplies in my room and bring them down when I needed them. The fridge and freezer was always so full you could barely buy any food to put in there which was quite annoying. I found the wifi to be quite unreliable as it was constantly dropping out. Staff were always super friendly and helpful though and there was always activities on/free food in the common room. Definitely handy that all utilities are included in the price but it is still a bit expensive considering you’re living with 4 other people. Another thing to note is the constant cooking smells that waft into your bedroom and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. It was so strong at times that I had to go outside to get some fresh air because it was so unpleasant. Accommodation is in a very good location though.

Never lived here, but had many a party within the walls of this establishment. I loved it. The staff are accommodating and always ready to get involved. The security are legends and always down for a banter. I love it there, wish I could live there but I can barely afford where I live now