Run-down hotels set for a revamp

Tired Hastings Street hotels that haven't had a decent facelift in 20 years are being gutted, revamped or refurbished to keep pace with the modernisation of Noosa. With $10m recently spent on rejuvenating the streetscape, outdated hotels and apartments are under pressure to maintain the destination's luxury appeal.

The peach-and-blue Sheraton Noosa, considered an iconic five-star hotel, has plans for a $15 million makeover of its 1980s art deco building, subject to approval. Seahaven Resort on the beach is to be demolished this year for six-star apartments worth up to $16 million each. And Fairshore Apartments is being renovated and refurbished over the next six months and a new wet-edge pool installed.

New rooms are also mushrooming in Noosa, including stage three of the Viridian Noosa Residences, which includes private apartments and hotel facilities, due for completion in six weeks. The Sunday Mail (Brisbane), February 28

Source: Hospitality Magazine