Luxury hotel openings in Australia

Australia has 16 luxury hotels on the way, and two are already taking bookings. Next to open is Shangri-La Melbourne, expected on 2026.

Updated 16 Oct 2026

2026 2 hotels

  1. 2026

    Shangri-La Melbourne

    Melbourne, Victoria · Shangri-La Date set

    Reported by themelburnian.au

    Timeline 5
    1. Shangri-La and Setia reached a new deal to revive their Melbourne hotel venture. Reported by Green Street News
    2. Approval was granted to convert the former Shangri-La Melbourne hotel tower project into apartments. The Urban Developer
    3. The developer applied to convert the unfinished Shangri-La Carlton Gardens hotel into apartments. Reported by WAtoday
    4. The proposed Shangri-La Melbourne hotel was abandoned following a disagreement over construction costs. Reported by Green Street News
    5. The planned Shangri-La Melbourne remains an unfinished interior shell despite being slated to begin trading in 2026. Reported by realcommercial

  2. 1 November

    Ever Bloomfield Lodge

    Queensland Taking bookings

    Source: KarryOn

    Timeline 2
    1. Ever Bloomfield opened bookings ahead of its planned 1 November 2026 debut on Queensland’s Daintree Coast. KarryOn
    2. Ever Lodges announced Ever Bloomfield Lodge as its first property, a 14-key lodge planned for the Daintree region. LATTE Luxury News

2027 4 hotels

  1. First half

    Crystalbrook Aurora

    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Crystalbrook Date set

    Source: Crystalbrook Collection on LinkedIn

    Timeline 3
    1. Crystalbrook Collection said Crystalbrook Aurora is expected to open in Canberra early next year. Crystalbrook Collection on LinkedIn
    2. Crystalbrook Aurora reached its full height during construction in Canberra. Reported by Spice News
    3. Crystalbrook Collection named its Canberra hotel project Crystalbrook Aurora and revealed its interiors. Reported by Travel Weekly

  2. 2027

    Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge

    New South Wales · The Ritz-Carlton Date set

    Reported by LATTE Luxury News

    Timeline 5
    1. Emirates Wolgan Valley’s planned reopening as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge has shifted to early 2027. Reported by discoverluxury.com.au
    2. Emirates Wolgan Valley was reported to be planning a reopening as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge in 2026. Our report
    3. Emirates Wolgan Valley was reported as due to reopen as a Ritz-Carlton Lodge in early 2027. Our report
    4. The planned opening of Emirates Wolgan Valley, A Ritz-Carlton Lodge has shifted to 2027. Reported by LATTE Luxury News
    5. Emirates Wolgan Valley reopened under the Ritz-Carlton brand after refurbishment. Reported by Galavante Travel & Lifestyle

  3. 2027

    Hook Island eco-lodge

    Queensland Date set

    Source: ABC News

    Timeline 3
    1. Epochal Hotels acquired the Port of Airlie to support access to its planned Hook Island accommodation project. realcommercial
    2. Development approval was secured for the planned Hook Island eco-lodge following completion of the island's jetty. The Hotel Conversation
    3. ABC News reported an expected opening date of forecast to open in 2027. ABC News

  4. First half

    Waldorf Astoria Sydney

    Sydney, New South Wales · Waldorf Astoria Date set

    Reported by LATTE Luxury News

    Timeline 5
    1. Waldorf Astoria Sydney appointed Mark Newey as commercial director ahead of its opening. Hotel Management
    2. Waldorf Astoria Sydney appointed Patricia Higgins as Director of Marketing and Communications. Reported by Hotel Management
    3. Curtis Stone will develop a restaurant and bar for Waldorf Astoria Sydney, marking his first restaurant project in Australia. The Hotel Conversation
    4. Hilton appointed Marlene Poynder general manager of Waldorf Astoria Sydney ahead of its opening. The Hotel Conversation
    5. The Waldorf Astoria Sydney project is planned as a 227-room hotel at One Circular Quay, with a stated cost of $520 million. Reported by Buchan

2028 2 hotels

  1. 2028

    InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa

    Williamstown, South Australia · InterContinental Date set

    Source: Hotel Management

    Timeline 3
    1. The InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa project received approval, prompting opposition from local residents. Reported by WBM Online
    2. Updated plans were released for the proposed InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa at Williamstown, with planning approval still pending. Reported by Glam Adelaide
    3. Hotel Management reported an expected opening date of 2028. Hotel Management

  2. 2028

    Marina Mirage Gold Coast

    Gold Coast, Queensland · The Luxury Collection Date set

    First set for 2027; now 2028.

    Reported by LATTE Luxury News

    Timeline 3
    1. A Luxury Collection hotel at Marina Mirage is planned to open in 2028. Reported by LATTE Luxury News
    2. Makris Group's Marina Mirage redevelopment plans include a 126-key Luxury Collection resort on the Gold Coast. Reported by Greek City Times
    3. Hotel Management reported an expected opening date of 2027. Hotel Management

Dates that have passed 2 hotels

  1. 2025

    Mariner's Cove redevelopment

    Main Beach, Queensland · The Ritz-Carlton Date passed

    Reported by The Urban Developer

    Timeline 3
    1. Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group filed revised plans for the Mariner's Cove redevelopment, replacing approved accommodation suites with apartments. Reported by apartments.com.au
    2. Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group filed revised plans for the Ritz-Carlton Main Beach precinct, replacing approved suites with residential apartments. Reported by apartments.com.au
    3. The Urban Developer reported an expected opening date of as early as 2025. Reported by The Urban Developer

  2. March 2026

    Mt Mulligan Lodge

    Queensland Date passed

    Reported by eglobaltravelmedia.com.au

    Timeline 5
    1. One Key, Michelin Global Key Award 2026 Reported by indailyqld.com.au
    2. One Michelin Key (2026) Luxury Lodges of Australia
    3. Named among the 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth. Reported by morrisescapes.com.au
    4. Mt Mulligan Lodge said its new spa and private bathing experience would open in March 2026. Reported by eglobaltravelmedia.com.au
    5. Sixth place, Best Resorts in Australia & Pacific, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Luxury Lodges of Australia

No date yet 6 hotels

  1. Andaz Gold Coast

    Gold Coast, Queensland · Andaz Taking bookings

    Source: The Hotel Conversation

    Timeline 3
    1. Andaz Gold Coast named Saraid Carey general manager alongside Jane Strangman, Stacey Plaine and Steven Rhodes in its leadership team. The Hotel Conversation
    2. Andaz Gold Coast began accepting reservations ahead of its planned opening. The Hotel Conversation
    3. Andaz Gold Coast began taking reservations ahead of its planned late-2026 opening in Broadbeach. The Hotel Conversation

  2. Florin Hotel

    Sydney, New South Wales In development

    Reported by Hickory

    Timeline 2
    1. Construction began on the Florin Hotel project, which will convert the former Universal Pictures headquarters in Sydney into a hotel. Reported by Hickory
    2. Construction began on the Florin Hotel project in Sydney. Reported by Hotel Management

  3. InterContinental Double Bay

    Sydney, New South Wales Announced

    Source: Hotel Management

    Timeline 4
    1. The InterContinental Double Bay site received approval for redevelopment into a mixed-use precinct with boutique accommodation. Hotel Management
    2. InterContinental Double Bay introduced a seasonal rooftop offering with Cincin beverages and food. Reported by agfg.com.au
    3. Broadsheet reported an expected reopening date of November 6. Reported by Broadsheet
    4. Hotel Management reported an expected opening date of November 2014. Reported by Hotel Management

  4. Lindeman Island Resort

    Queensland · Le Méridien Announced

    Source: The Hotel Conversation

    Timeline 3
    1. Marriott International signed an agreement to bring Le Méridien to the Lindeman Island resort redevelopment, with La Vie Hotels and Resorts appointed to manage it. The Hotel Conversation
    2. Well Smart Group appointed La Vie Hotels & Resorts to manage the Lindeman Island resort project in Queensland. The Hotel Conversation
    3. ABC News reported an expected reopening date of next year. Reported by ABC News

  5. The Imperial Hotel

    Gold Coast, Queensland · LXR Hotels & Resorts Announced

    Reported by TTG Asia

    Timeline 4
    1. The Imperial Hotel on the Gold Coast is set to be refurbished and reopen under Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts brand. Reported by TTG Asia
    2. Hilton signed the Gold Coast's Imperial Hotel with Islander Hotel Trading for a conversion to LXR Hotels & Resorts. Reported by hotelexecutive.com
    3. Hilton signed a deal with the owner of The Imperial Hotel on the Gold Coast to renovate it and relaunch it under the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand in early 2027. The Hotel Conversation
    4. Hilton announced an agreement with Islander Hotel Trading to bring the Gold Coast's Imperial Hotel into the LXR brand after renovation. Hilton

  6. The Westin Gold Coast Hotel

    Gold Coast, Queensland · Westin Announced

    Source: Hotel Online

    Timeline 1
    1. Marriott signed La Vie Hotels & Resorts to manage the planned Westin Gold Coast hotel, developed under a franchise agreement with M Property. Hotel Online

Recently opened 2 hotels

  1. 13 Oct 2026

    Crystalbrook Sam

    Adelaide, South Australia · Crystalbrook Opened

    Reported by Australia

  2. 1 May 2026

    Berkeley River Lodge

    Kimberley Coast, Western Australia Reopened

    Source: Travel Weekly