Summer is here, and with it, the doors have opened at the latest addition to Sydney’s already glittering hotel scene. Earlier this year, The Eve Hotel and 25 Hours Hotel The Olympia added a combined total of 211 rooms to the city’s already impressive line-up of luxury stays, and a spectacular, Mykonos-coded renovation was unveiled at The Brighton in Brighton Le Sands. Now, the curtains have come down on phase one of InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach – a new coastal stay that's been getting a whole heap of (well-deserved) buzz.
Once fully complete, the sparkling new beachside stay (a conversion of the former Crowne Plaza site) will be home to a wildly impressive rooftop area featuring a huge infinity pool, sky-high bar and event space, as well as a high-spec spa and a club for members. The full renovation will be revealed in March, but if you can’t wait until then, you can book in now for a taste of the luxe life – the 198 rooms are already complete, and the restaurant (helmed by globally-renowned chef Rick Stein) is alive and kicking.
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Wondering what to expect? Here’s what we know so far. First up, there’s the accommodation: 198 light-flooded rooms, including 22 ocean-facing suites complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor baths and spacious designer lounges. According to the team, the aesthetic draws from the natural rhythm of the shoreline: curved, wave-like joinery, soft sun-washed whites and breezy open-plan spaces that welcome in the ocean air.
Honouring the Eastern Suburbs location, wellness is woven into every stay – with sunrise yoga sessions on the sand, treatments at the (soon-to-open) spa, and private pickleball courts available to book for an afternoon hit before a swim in the rooftop pool (or the ocean, if you’re staying before March).
Then, crucially, there’s the food. In a major coup for the Harbour City, beloved British chef Rick Stein (whose England-born seafood empire currently comprises just two Aussie outposts: at Bannisters Port Stephens and Bannisters by the Sea) has made his Sydney debut, with Rick Stein at Coogee Beach showcasing Stein’s signature “fresh seafood, simply prepared” ethos. Also in the building, Shutters Restaurant and Bar has re-opened – serving modern Australian fare with a Mediterranean edge and an emphasis on locally-soured seasonal produce.
Phase two of the opening, slated for March 2026, will unveil the hotel’s impressive leisure deck – complete with an ocean-facing infinity pool, a poolside bar and an outdoor event terrace. Phase two will also mark the launch of the hotel’s Club InterContinental, where VIP guests can expect breakfast, afternoon tea, twilight canapés and free-flowing wine.
Bookings are open now – you can browse room options and plan your luxe summer staycation over here.
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