IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), together with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital, will open its first voco in Sunshine Coast, voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, in 2028.
This is IHG and Felix Capital’s second partnership, following the announcement in April 2024 of the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra, Sunshine Coast which is slated to open in 2030.
Situated on Ocean Street, the new 153-key hotel will be part of a mixed-use development that also features nine luxury residences on levels 10 to 12. These residences will operate separately from the hotel.
voco Maroochydore will also address the Sunshine Coast’s recent Temporary Local Planning Instrument proposal in response to the need for four- and five-star full-service hotels in the region. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games only eight years away, having the right mix of accommodation options will be crucial to deliver a successful Games and support the region’s economy beyond 2032.
The hotel will feature public areas like a podium-level outdoor pool, spa and sauna, as well as a 140-seat specialty restaurant and 65-seat lobby bar, located on the ground floor with direct pedestrian access to Ocean Street.
Conveniently located just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane, the hotel will cater for corporate and private events, offering over 510m2 of modern conference and event spaces, including a ballroom.
voco Maroochydore is the latest signing in IHG’s Premium portfolio and strengthens the brands growth momentum in Australia with five now in the pipeline, including voco Gosford which is set to open in 2025.
Cameron Burke, director of development, Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “The region desperately needs new accommodation product, and hotel developments like voco Maroochydore will play a vital role in stimulating the local economy. We’re delighted to be extending our partnership with Felix Capital, and wholly support their vision to vitalise the Sunshine Coast ahead of its regional showcase to the world as part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Michael Maroun, CEO and founder, Felix Capital, added: “I’m thrilled to announce our second strategic partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and see this innovative new hotel project come to life while creating hundreds of new jobs and showcasing the amazing attractions of Maroochydore.”
