The highly anticipated Bli Bli Hotel has officially launched, featuring a modern bistro and bar that extends to a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop terrace and a lush tropical garden-style events space.
The hotel spans across three levels, each space with a distinct identity that has been carefully created to cater for people from all walks of life.
It features a kids’ play area adjacent to the bistro, vibrant sports bar and dedicated gaming lounge and bar downstairs.
The modern bistro with high ceilings adjoins a terrace with an open-air retractable roof. The decor nods towards the Australian bush, the Mediterranean and the Sonoran Desert. In the centre of the space sits a four-metre pink blossom tree next to the private dining table, a space perfect for a social occasion function.
The opening of the Bli Bli Hotel also marks the launch of Maeva Hospitality, formerly Sunshine Coast Hotels, which has a longstanding history of hospitality on the Coast, with venues such as the Parklands Tavern, Brightwater Hotel, Baringa Tavern and The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast.
Maeva Hospitality director Scott Armstrong said he was delighted to bring the venue to life in partnership with the Deery family, owners of the iconic Story Bridge Hotel and Woodford Hotel.
“This venue is a testament to the collective support of the Sunshine Coast community and we are thrilled it’s finally arrived,” he said.
“We are most proud of this venue’s ability to service individuals from all walks of life.
“The sports bar is designed to be the ultimate destination for sports enthusiast to cheer for their favourite teams.
“The rooftop terrace offers a relaxing atmosphere where both locals and visitors can enjoy shared plates and signature cocktails.
“Our private function room, Parakeet, has been curated for all event types with capacity for up to 200 guests.”
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The Bli Bli Hotel has an eclectic menu curated by group executive chef Damien Grimes, who draws inspiration from the diversity of Australian flavours using high-quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
The kitchen’s centrepiece is a live-fire grill with highlights including wood-roasted local prawns, wood-roasted chicken shish and a selection of premium steaks. It also offers a wide range of pub classics such as wood-fired pizzas and schnitzels, plus a comprehensive kids’ menu.
Designer Diana Challinor, responsible for all of the group’s venues, has designed the Bli Bli Hotel as a haven with palettes of terracotta, limewash, sage blues, pinks and peaches. Bespoke decor and furnishings can be found throughout, with glazed tiles, hand-blown glass chandeliers and hand-printed Australian bush wallpaper.
With no sterile stainless steel and chrome in sight, a symphony of natural textures will provide a home away from home.
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