Dymocks Hyde Park

178 reviews

147 King William Rd, Unley SA 5061

www.dymocks.com.au

+61882718514

About

Dymocks Hyde Park is a Book Shop located at 147 King William Rd, Unley SA 5061. It has received 178 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday9:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday9:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday9:30am-5:30pm
Thursday9:30am-5pm
Friday11am-5pm
Saturday9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday9:30am-5:30pm

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  • The address of Dymocks Hyde Park: 147 King William Rd, Unley SA 5061

  • Dymocks Hyde Park has 4.6 stars from 178 reviews

  • Book Shop

  • "Went in after getting a book that was slightly damaged via click and collect at Glenelg, I asked if I could check another store and they said yes so I came to Hyde Park"

    "The staff here are fantastic and for such a small shop the selection is good"

    "I rang to ask if they had a book I was looking for and they did, which they graciously held for me"

    "Shout out to Nadine at Dymocks Hyde Park, she is the most amazing worker I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering"

    "Rang late yesterday afternoon for a cook book"

Reviews

  • Ashleigh Keller

Went in after getting a book that was slightly damaged via click and collect at Glenelg, I asked if I could check another store and they said yes so I came to Hyde Park. Nadine was immediately very rude, stand offish and told me they didn’t have to take back damaged books. I explained it was damaged when I bought it and Glenelg had said it would be fine for me to swap it with them. She said that wasn’t possible and I said I’d like to speak to the manager. The manager was on lunch but Nadine went and spoke to them and came back just as rude and unwilling to help. I said I’d wait for the manager as I had already gone to Glenelg and now driven there. She called Glenelg and I actually spoke to there manager who was very helpful and friendly and trying to organise a solution (unlike rude Nadine) but I explained I didn’t have time to return to Glenelg and really just wanted this issue resolved. The Glenelg manager told Nadine to swap the book and send the damaged one back to him and Nadine gave me the undamaged book as if she was doing me a huge favour. She explained she didn’t have to do this and I should know that they’re going above and beyond for me and ended the interaction as rudely as it began. I work in customer service and was disgusted by her service and that I as the customer was getting blamed when I was given a faulty product. The book was $80 which is no small amount and will never be returning to this store and will urge others not to either

  • Helen Hutton

The staff here are fantastic and for such a small shop the selection is good. Also nothing is too much trouble - if they haven't got it they'll get it. I also like that the staff are interested in what you are buying and they will tell you what others have bought in your genre. Sometimes it does take a while to get served - this is no fault of the staff - it can get busy and at those times can be a little understaffed but this doesn't stop them giving great service

  • Cass Rock

I rang to ask if they had a book I was looking for and they did, which they graciously held for me. Parking was a pain but it is a great store with some really nice books. I even found an extra book I didn't know I needed $88 dollars later and now a member of the booklovers club, I'll surely be back! Friendly service and would recommend to all book lovers.

  • Emily Edson

Shout out to Nadine at Dymocks Hyde Park, she is the most amazing worker I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering. She went out of her way to find a book for me, ordered it in and even dropped it at my house. She was extremely kind and helpful. I couldn’t thank her enough. Such a beautiful lady and her passion and dedication to her work is inspiring!!

  • amanda whittenbury

Rang late yesterday afternoon for a cook book. Not in print any more. Offered to hold 4 books for me until the end of today. Went this morning and they were there behind the desk I was even offered a chair to sit on and look through to make my decision. Nadine extremely helpful through the whole process. An extremely happy customer.

  • Callum Foreman

They didn’t have any interesting books and what was said to be in stock was not would recommend dillons nor ward instead they have much politer staff and an accurate website with a larger range. At dymocks the staff were rude and the range was minimal I would thoroughly think over coming here …

  • Dina Mazlan

Went over to get a book for my daughter. Was asked to pre-order it. Only to get the actual book a months later. Staff was patience enough to answer my queries tho. They also assisted to msg me once the book arrived. They told me tt there was a delay on the publisher's side of shipment.

  • Jan Tragarz

Always very helpful staff at all Dymocks stores. Had to return a purchase today from this morning and Andrew at King William St was very professional and helpful with the refund. Also such a wonderful store to browse for your titles you maybe looking for and to find new ones.

  • Natalie Chilvers

The staff in store were lovely and very helpful, though their books are often more expensive than elsewhere. It has much better service than I have experienced with Dymocks online, (which I found very disappointing when I had a recent problem).

  • Ruth Starke

Wonderful to have a book shop in Hyde Park. What i really appreciate is the largish area at the back of store for children's books (perhaps a few bean bags, Dymocks?) and staff who engage with the books they stock.

  • Salt

Not overwhelmingly large, quite small really but quite a rich collection. They didn't have the book I was looking for, but directed me to where I could get it. And even got the other store to hold it for me.

  • Marisol Da Silva

We liked the tunnel into the kids area near the counter. Some good childrens books there if you're looking for the big well known authors but sometimes more unique books you can find elsewhere or online.

  • bindi194 Price

The staff are wonderful and warm, they love to talk books and always happy to help you when you have a question. They will always go above and beyond to help you find the book you want!

  • Ian Thede

Excellent service by Andrew. Didn't have book I was seeking in Stock, but accessed other stores to give me options as well as offer to order in. Appreciated his attention to my needs

  • Julia K

Dymocks at Hyde Park is a lovely store that is well set out in the small space the store occupies. The atmosphere is almost magical she the lovely staff will point you in the

  • Matt Barton

Went in to get some presents for my family -2 and 4year olds. Asked for some ideas, received some qualified advice on the most suitable books for them. Great service!

  • conor mannering

While the selection isn't the largest due to the size of the store., staff are always helpful and friendly and will order in anything they don't have in stock.

  • Robyn Wood

A proper local bookshop always with very helpful service and nooks to sit and read or wait. Would have given 5 stars if they had some books on graphic design.

  • Wayne Rogers

Absolutely shocking experience. Shop assistant was the most unhelpful and rude person. Never will return help, online Booktopia will be my go to in future.

  • Robert Buckley

Really excellent staff, always helpful, nothing is too much trouble and if anything is not on their well stocked shelves, they will offer to get it in.

  • Clare Milford

Great selection of books for all interests, including a good selection of travel, cooking and children's books. It's nice to have a bookshop nearby.

  • Louise Isaacs

They're always so helpful here and books a such a tactile experience, that it's good to be able to pick them up & flip through a bit when choosing.

  • Mark Dayman

Gotta love a book shop and this one is awesome. A great range of books available, or will order in for you. Very friendly and helpful people.

  • Gaynor F

What a gem - such a nice atmosphere and a great range of books. Staff friendly and helpful. It is nice to have a quality book shop to visit.

  • Lin Corak

A great range of books to select from, along with friendly staff. I came here to purchase a Christmas gift and wasn't disappointed. :)

  • Kat Gruber

Smaller selection than the city store, but they had what I wanted, with good service, and saved me a trip into town …

  • Catherine Braiding

Got some great new books. They didn't have everything I wanted in stock, but I was able to order the other books today.

  • Matthew Pitt

I went in, picked up a book i had ordered, and left. They had other books... I believe that makes them a good book shop

  • Pauline Brennan-Lim

My favourite place. Staff are amazingly helpful and if the book you want isn't in stocks, they do their best to get it.

  • Nathan Tikigēr Woolford

Nice little Dymocks. Alright manga & graphic novel section, fiction section. Kids' section is pretty good too.

  • Terry Southcott

Not particularly large but has a pretty good selection and friendly staff. Located in trendy King William Rd

  • John Mountbatten

Nice shop. Good selection of books. But why the music? Totally unnecessary. Let's have one music free zone.

  • RA 912

Nice place to walk around and look for books. Customer service was excellent. Definitely we will go back!

  • Croatian Man in Oz

Was kicked out despite having a mask exemption. Despotic wannabee authoritarians. Support another store.

  • Margret Phillips

Friendly staff. Latest crime novels and fiction but fewer less popular authors eg. Women sleuths.

  • Irene Phillips

Always a pleasure to go to Dymocks at Hyde Park. Love the smell of books! Helpful,obliging staff.

  • Jon Soong

good book shop, Dymocks club is good. support local book shop or they'll go away!

  • Kate chapley

So knowledgeable and genuinely excited to help my bookworm son. Fabulous service!

  • Wavey potato

ITS THE BEST, FAST SERVICE, GOOD STOCK, NEW INSTANTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT!!!

  • Dianne van Eck

Great bookshop! Wonderful collection covering all genres. I visit every week.

  • Colin Byrne

Rang, re a particular book, arranged order, delivered, what more can they do.

  • Alistair Cornell

Nice to haveba bookstore so close still. Well stocked, nice store and staff.

  • Susan and Peter

Good range of books, helpful staff. Great children's section. Reward system.

  • Lachy Marshall

They sell really amazing gift cards here. And probably at every Dymocks.

  • ann gunter

Very helpful staff. Good advice. Great place for gifts. Not just books!

  • Kate Greenlees

Great service. Arrived 3 minutes before closing, not rushed in any way.

  • Debbie Versace

Great choice of books. Very clean and tidy. Friendly and helpful staff

  • James Edwards

Most books here are really overpriced, and the service is often slow.

  • Paulina Lee

Small selection but got what i came for. Staff were very friendly!

  • Kanagalingam Suhendran

Excellent service. A very nice bookstore with a great atmosphere

  • Matheus Lukac

staff can be extremely rude and a lot of books being over priced

  • charlotte chambers

If you like GOOD books and lots of them... this is your place.

  • BeatingAccess

What all book stores should feel like. Something for everyone

  • Sven Pedersen

Good layout and range of books with knowledgeable staff

  • Lauren

Staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks!

  • Andrea Nash

First time shopping with them ,fantastic service Emma.

  • Rufus Salaman

First day opening at Hyde Park. Goodby Burnside store.

  • ANNE TORSIELLO

Busy place.Friendly staff.Lots lots of exciting books.

  • Charlotte Frankiw

Always a great place to visit. Staff are also lovely

  • Susan B

Nice bookshop not many Dymocks stores around now

  • Margaret Middleton

Fabo selection of books & very welcoming staff

  • Fast and Loose

Really nice staff. Easy off street parking.

  • Craig Oliver

Great to have a dymocks store in Hyde Park.

  • Kevin Selwood

Great selection of books and amazing staff

  • Lucy Esposito

Love it ! Very friendly and helpful Staff

  • Velladurai Nadar

Very nicely laid out, compact book store

  • Anna Young

Beautiful store, staff extremely helpful

  • Babette Thyssen

Helpful staff and a neat and tidy store

  • Cheryl Wills

Love this store, helpful and friendly

  • Alan Noble

Great location with friendly service.

  • David Silke (Fartman71)

Large shop. Friendly, helpful staff.

  • Edward Naraniecki

Knowledgable and friendly service.

  • manakki molineux

Overpriced but a very cool place.

  • Michael Figwer

Extensive array and helpful staff

  • José Alejandro Contreras Contreras

Thank you Jo, you saved my life.

  • Dan H.

I bought a book, it was easy...

  • Vandana Sharma

I really liked this book store.

  • Ian van schalkwyk

Very friendly and well stocked

  • Rita Pope

Very helpful in all categories

  • Rob Hayes

Great knowledge and service

  • Not Bruce Mitchell

Great stock, good service

  • Sue Hale

Charming and very helpful

  • Leilei Wu

A cozy place for reading.

  • Kylie Ross

My favourite bookstore

  • Dean Gawler

Very friendly staff.

  • Hans Serene

Very helpful staff!

  • catherine cameron

Fabulous as usual!

  • Damien Pfeiffer

Excellent service

  • B L

Great book shop

  • CRAIG LIGERTWOOD

Great service

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