Australia Overview
Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra
Hilton Palm Cove Resort & Spa – Palm Cove, Tropical North Queensland – Projected opening early 2026 Hilton Palm Cove Resort & Spa will mark the brand’ s debut in the beachfront village of Queensland’ s tropical Palm Cove, 25 minutes from Cairns. The 140-room resort will feature an outdoor pool, two dining outlets and 450sqm of meeting and event space.
Crystalbrook Sam – Adelaide / Tarntanya, South Australia – Projected opening late 2026 Opening on Halifax Street in the city centre of Adelaide, Crystalbrook Sam will mark the Crystalbrook Collection’ s debut in South Australia. The 13-level hotel will feature 200 guestrooms, a rooftop Eléme Day Spa and Bath House, a wellness centre, and a restaurant showcasing South Australia’ s food and wine. The property will also offer a variety of meeting and event spaces.
Waldorf Astoria Sydney – Sydney / Warrane, New South Wales – Projected opening 2027 Sydney is set to welcome Australia’ s first Waldorf Astoria, a 25-storey luxury hotel offering 220 rooms, including 41 suites, in a premium Circular Quay location. Guests will have views of Sydney Harbour and there will be a ballroom and function spaces.
St Regis Hotel – Gold Coast Queensland – Projected opening 2027 Queensland is set to welcome Marriott International’ s first St Regis branded hotel in
Australia, with the opening of St Regis Gold Coast. The hotel will be situated within the La Pélago private 185-room resort, spa and residences development in Surfers Paradise.
Hook Island – The Whitsundays, Queensland – Projected opening 2027 Hook Island’ s new eco-lodge will bring a fresh sense of adventure to the Whitsundays. Nestled within the Great Barrier Reef, the 9.3-hectare island will become home to 39 biophilic cabins set across forest and beachfront landscapes, along with an arrival pavilion and dining experiences inspired by the region’ s natural bounty. Guests can explore the island through a range of nature-led activities.
Crystalbrook Aurora – Canberra, Australian Capital Territory – Projected opening 2027 Crystalbrook Aurora will form a key part of the transformation of Canberra’ s Civic Centre, introducing 225 rooms and suites, restaurants and luxury retail offerings. Wellness facilities include an Eléme Day Spa and pool. The hotel also features conference and meeting spaces.
Abercrombie & Kent new eco lodge – Purnululu National Park, Western Australia – Projected opening 2027 Abercrombie & Kent will open an eco-lodge in Western Australia’ s Purnululu National Park, placing guests at the doorstep of the Bungle Bungle Range’ s famed beehive-striped domes. Developed in partnership with the Billingjul Aboriginal Corporation, the lodge will provide guests with an immersive connection to one of Earth’ s last true wilderness frontiers, the Kimberley region. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination is where
Calile Noosa, Noosa, Queensland
350-million-year-old formations rise from the plains, ancient rock art hides within secluded caves and star-filled night skies stretch overhead.
The Hoxton – Melbourne / Narrm, Victoria – Projected opening 2027 The Hoxton will make its Australian debut in Melbourne. The 198-room property in Cremorne will showcase local art and will also include The Apartment – a hybrid event space centred around a communal pantry.
The Westin Adelaide – Adelaide / Tarntanya, South Australia – Projected opening – 2028 Set to open within the new 37-storey Keystone Tower – soon to be Adelaide’ s tallest building – The Westin Adelaide will offer 222 premium rooms and 14 suites. There will be a sky lobby, swimming pool and day spa and a 700sqm event and meeting space and Executive Club Lounge.
Calile Noosa – Noosa, Queensland – Projected opening 2028 The Calile Noosa on the Sunshine Coast is set to introduce a new take on five-star luxury to Noosa Heads. Set within a bushland setting, the resort will offer 153 rooms, 29 suites and four private villas. Amenities include a 50-metre pool, function spaces and a rooftop garden.
InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa – Barossa Valley, South Australia – Projected opening 2028 InterContinental is coming to South Australia’ s Barossa Valley wine region with the upcoming InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa. The 150-room property will offer an outdoor garden terrace and exclusive Club InterContinental.
Kimpton Teneriffe – Brisbane / Meanjin, Queensland – Projected opening 2028 Brisbane will welcome its first Kimpton hotel, set to open in the riverside neighbourhood of Teneriffe, as part of Kokoda Property’ s $ 1.5bn mixed-use precinct. The hotel will feature 155 rooms and suites, a 200-plus-seat signature restaurant, fitness centre and 618sqm of indoor – outdoor event space. n
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