Marriott Signs Third Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Australia

(31/10/22)  Marriott has signed an agreement with two Australian property developers - Pelligra and Giannarelli - to open the third Ritz-Carlton hotel in Australia.

Scheduled to open by 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast will be an integral component of a $480 million new waterfront development at Mariner’s Cove.

"The Gold Coast has always been Australia's most prestigious playground, and once completed, The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast, anticipates on elevating the city’s tourism pedigree to an entirely new level of energy and quality, redefining Main Beach and The Spit. With the attention to detail and highest quality finishes we are applying to the project, we are confident The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast will be one of the world’s finest luxury resorts," said Dion Giannarelli, Chief Executive Officer at Giannarelli Group.

The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast

Situated in the heart of Mariner’s Cove at the northern end of the Gold Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast will be a gateway to some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions including a host of waterfront restaurants and bars, the Broadwater, and beaches.

Expected to feature 150 guest rooms and suites, including a planned 275 sqm Ritz-Carlton Suite, the hotel will offer guests a choice of F&B outlets with a signature restaurant featuring a semi-open kitchen; a café; three bars including a Lobby Lounge, destination bar and poolside bar; as well as 587 sqm of function space, including a 512 sqm ballroom and 261 sqm of outdoor pre-function space.

An outdoor rooftop pool, fitness center and signature Ritz-Carlton Spa will complete the wellness facilities at the property.

“The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast, will mark the third Marriott International property on the Gold Coast, joining our existing hotels JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa and Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast,” said Sean Hunt, Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific, Marriott International. "It is a momentous signing, not only for our growing Gold Coast portfolio but for the expansion of the Ritz-Carlton brand in Australia, first relaunched with The Ritz-Carlton, Perth in 2019, and with The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne slated to open its doors in early 2023.”

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