The team that delivered a world-renowned hotel in Brisbane has plans to repeat that class in a luxury retreat at a prime location on the Sunshine Coast.
Calile Malouf Investments, which developed The Calile Hotel in James Street, Brisbane, has lodged plans for an integrated resort, featuring 178 rooms, 12 suites and 15 villas.
The hotel, designed by Richards & Spence, would be on a 2.4ha site at 3-7 Serenity Close, at Noosa Heads.
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CMI Director Michael Malouf said the planned retreat would be stylish and spacious.
“The point of difference for the new resort will be the luxury of space,” he said via a press release.
“Embedded in a bushland setting, the large site allows for generously proportioned facilities, including multiple swimming pools, tennis court, comprehensive wellness facilities, cinema and function spaces.
“All hotel rooms will be generously sized with the standard room being 45m2 and a range of larger suites.
“In addition, the three-bedroom villas (complete with private pool) will cater to families or groups of friends looking for a shared hotel experience.
“We always strive for an excellence in design, and we’re pleased to be working again with the talented Richards & Spence team to deliver another exceptional design outcome.”
Calile Malouf Investments is known for its Brisbane offering, The Calile Hotel, which is regarded publicly as being synonymous with design integrity, a commitment to sustainability, and quality service.
It was recognised in the Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards as the number two hotel in Australia and New Zealand, and rated number 23 in the top 50 hotels worldwide.
Gardens are a key feature of the Brisbane hotel and they are also paramount to the Noosa project, with the integration of lush planting designed by landscape architect Marc Conlon of Conlon Group.
“Marc and his team will collaborate with Richards & Spence to balance the interplay between architecture and landscaping, ensuring the resort compliments the natural beauty of the Noosa surrounds,” Mr Malouf said.
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The Noosa development will also target carbon neutral operations with annual certification through Climate Active as part of its broader sustainability strategy.
“We will have some great circular economy initiatives including large-scale vermicomposting,” Mr Malouf said.
“These commercial worm farms, in conjunction with industrial bio-dehydrators, should mean we will be able to manage on-property, all organic waste from the hotel operation.
“The nutrient rich worm-cast by-product will feed the soil for the rooftop culinary garden, with all organic produce in-turn being used in the resort restaurants.
“The site benefits from access to the Noosa River via a scenic pathway through the adjacent ecological reserve.
“We have commenced discussions with Noosa Council to enable hotel guests to be ferried to Hastings Street via a solar powered electric ferry.
“Not only will this strategy allow visitors to experience the tranquil beauty of the Noosa River, but this also successfully removes the transport burden from the road network.”
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