InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach unveils a new chapter | News
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio – continues to redefine the Sydney beach experience, unveiling the final chapter of its multi-million dollar transformation. Continuing the brand’s legacy as a pioneer in luxury hospitality for more than 80 years, the redesigned InterContinental hotel is now open with an infinity pool and ocean-view terrace, Club InterContinental lounge and pickleball courts, with the highly anticipated Èliva Spa to follow in early May.
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach emerges as a defining expression of the brand’s global evolution, now rolling out across the world – built on the belief that travel has the power to expand minds and connect cultures. From intentional design to concierge, the experience is designed to satisfy guests’ lifelong pursuit of knowledge and provide rich cultural insight.
The hotel’s extensive transformation, which also includes 198 rooms and suites, many offering sun-drenched interiors and expansive ocean views, creates an elevated new base for beachfront living. Designed by Woods Bagot, the transformation introduces a new interpretation of coastal luxury to Sydney’s eastern coastline, confirming the hotel’s evolution tailored to today’s modern traveler.
Central to the experience is the hotel’s newly unveiled pool deck, a sophisticated yet relaxing retreat above the coastline. Surrounded by stunning ocean views, the infinity pool is heated year-round and surrounded by private cabanas, lounge chairs and soft tiered seating that invite guests to linger from morning to sunset. Curved planters and integrated seating soften the patio’s edges, while a layered planting plan, from canopy palms to low coastal grasses and native species, creates depth and a subtle sense of enclosure without compromising the view. As the seasons change, the space takes on a new character, with fire pits that flicker in winter, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere against the backdrop of the ocean.
The adjacent poolside dining offering is designed to reflect the convenience of beachside living, with a menu of both classics and lighter dishes, including new ‘Nourish Bowls’ available at any time throughout the hotel. This reflects the brand’s focus on intentional flexibility and providing science-based, nutritionally balanced options to help guests change their shape throughout the day.
A Coastal Club Lounge with Al Fresco terrace
Introducing a more private and elevated dimension to the stay, Club InterContinental at Coogee Beach is conceived as a discreet retreat where intuitive service and understated sophistication come together. One of the brand’s most beloved features, the Club Lounge is bathed in natural light and defined by a palette of sun-drenched hues, organic textures and subtle nautical references, which unfold as a series of relaxed, interconnected environments designed for different moments. Deep, comfortable lounges, low coffee tables and quieter corners invite guests to settle in, whether for a slow morning coffee, an informal meeting or a moment to relax. Guests are invited to move from a waterfront breakfast to complimentary afternoon tea and twilight drinks with champagne and canapes, all delivered with the personal, discerning service approach that reflects the hotel’s relaxed elegance.
The experience extends outside to a completely private open-air terrace overlooking the ocean, a rare retreat that feels removed from the public pool terrace below, while still capturing the energy and views.
A haven for health and well-being
Further enhancing the hotel’s lifestyle offering, the addition of two pickleball courts introduces a unique hotel offering in Sydney and a unique social element to the guest experience, complementing the Eastern Suburbs’ focus on exercise, connection and time outdoors.
This May, Èliva Spa will introduce a new benchmark for wellness on Sydney’s coast. Designed as a holistic retreat guided by the pillars of rest, recovery and refreshment, the experience goes beyond the traditional spa model and offers a more immersive and personalized approach to wellbeing.
Guests can move through a range of sensory spaces including magnesium mineral pools, infrared and salt saunas, cold plunge pools and a crystal steam room, alongside a dedicated recovery lounge with cutting-edge wellness technologies such as PEMF infrared masks, LED face masks, compression boots and vitamin C showers for a refreshing finish. Treatments are tailored through consultation, combining contemporary techniques with nature-led therapies to restore balance, clarity and energy. A 24-hour fitness studio further complements the wellness offering, allowing guests to maintain their routines at any time of the day.
Melinda Lampier, General Manager of InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach and Portfolio General Manager for IHG Hotels & Resorts, Salter Brothers, said: “These new experiences reflect our vision to create a sophisticated yet relaxing coastal retreat, where guests can connect with the natural beauty of Coogee while enjoying a truly high-quality stay. From the year-round heated pool to the ocean view terrace, we have designed spaces that will appeal to both locals and international visitors. inviting you to linger, relax and experience the rhythm of the coastline.”
Together with Shutters Restaurant & Bar, which opened alongside the hotel in December, these new additions further establish InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach as a destination where design, dining and lifestyle converge along one of Sydney’s most iconic beaches.
Outside the hotel, a curated destination guide invites guests to experience Coogee through a more local lens, inspired by the worldly know-how of InterContinental’s concierge – a cornerstone of the brand for nearly 80 years. The insider guides will accompany guests from snorkeling along the underwater nature trail at Gordons Bay to early morning swims at the heritage-listed Wylie’s Baths, or slower moments spent in neighborhood cafes.
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach joins a growing collection of more than 240 InterContinental hotels and resorts in remote destinations around the world. The portfolio continues to expand across the Asia Pacific region, with the recent announcements of the opening of InterContinental Port Moresby and InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa in the coming years.
