Glenelg Marina Precinct

The Holdfast Shores marina precinct sits alongside the Patawalonga, offering a different pace to Jetty Road, with waterfront restaurants and bars lining Marina Pier and Holdfast Promenade. Seafood is a strength here, with restaurants like Sammy's on the Marina and The Oyster Bar built around fresh local catches and open water views, alongside modern Australian, Italian and Greek dining options right on the marina's edge.

Durham Serviced Apartments is a short stroll from the marina, making it easy to swap a beachfront meal for a waterfront one. The precinct is particularly suited to a relaxed dinner watching boats come through the Glenelg lock, or drinks at sunset before heading back along the foreshore.

The marina itself is a protected boat harbour accessed through a remote-controlled lock from the Patawalonga, and the surrounding walkway makes for an easy loop past the restaurants before or after eating. Staying at Durham keeps both Jetty Road and the marina precinct within easy reach, giving a genuine choice of dining styles without needing transport.