There’s some exciting news for the Gold Coast with Marriott International today announcing they have signed an agreement with visionary property development company Gurner to bring the first St Regis hotel brand to Australia,
Expected to open in 2027, the landmark luxury hotel will bring the brand’s timeless glamour, rich heritage, and bespoke butler service and signature rituals to Surfers Paradise, one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities.
“This signing of The St. Regis Gold Coast Resort in Australia is momentous for Marriott International and a wonderful advancement for the destination. The St. Regis brand promises a vanguard spirit steeped in history and tradition and is synonymous with global luxury. We appreciate Gurner Group’s confidence in selecting St. Regis as the centrepiece of its world-class mixed-use development. Their well-earned reputation for excellence and vision for the Gold Coast aligns exceptionally well with the very high standards we set for every St. Regis hotel around the world, and we look forward to bringing to life an iteration of the brand that is modern, aspirational, and befits the lifestyle and energy of the Gold Coast,” said Richard Crawford, Vice President Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific for Marriott International.
The St Regis Gold Coast is set to be part of the first tower in the $1.7billion La Pelago project, a premier lifestyle resort and luxury destination at the Budds Beach that will feature 12,000 square meters of lifestyle amenities, including luxury residential residences, The first property for the St Regis brand in Australia will encompass 5,500 square meters of hospitality, retail in a stunning and lush landscaped setting.
The new-build resort anticipates featuring approximately 185 guest rooms and suites that offer sweeping ocean and hinterland views. The hotel’s design is expected to celebrate the timeless glamour and storied legacy of St. Regis in a modern and sophisticated way. An expansive Porte cochere is slated to provide guests and locals alike with a glamorous sense of arrival, leading them to enjoy a state of exquisite ease in the resort’s signature spaces, with plans calling for a speciality restaurant, a world-class sky bar, pool bar and exquisite lounge, and spa, along with a luxurious penthouse collection and signature St. Regis Bar.
When the property opens, it will be the fourth Marriott property on the Gold Coast, adding to the company’s existing Queensland portfolio – JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast.
“We are honoured to be able to announce this deal with the team at Marriott International – St. Regis has always been my favourite hotel brand, and it is very exciting to be able to offer its world-class service, amenity and luxury to our La Pelago residents, and to the Australian market for the first time”, said Gurner Group CEO Tim Gurner.
“We think the addition of such an illustrious and exclusive hotel brand will put the Gold Coast right back on the top of luxury travellers’ lists and make it one of the hottest tourism markets in the world. The St. Regis Gold Coast Resort anticipates to perfectly complement the ultra-luxury amenity-rich residences at La Pelago, and we are looking forward to working with such an incredible brand.”
The St Regis Gold Coast will bring a new level of luxury to the city when it opens in 2027
