IHG accelerates presence in the Sunshine Coast with first voco signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is delighted to announce the signing of the first voco hotel on the Sunshine Coast, partnering again with Sydney-based developer Felix Capital to open voco Maroochydore Sunshine Coast in 2028.

Located on bustling Ocean Street, the striking new 153-key upscale hotel will form part of a mixed-use development that is set to transform the city's accommodation offering, attracting domestic and international patronage.

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.

Further complementing Maroochydore's entertainment and dining precinct, guests will enjoy dazzling water views from lifestyle-led and locally inspired guestrooms, an extensive hospitality offering, and wellness-focused public areas including a picturesque podium-level outdoor pool, spa and sauna.

The hotel's elevated hospitality proposition will be anchored by a destination focused 140-seat specialty restaurant and 65-seat lobby bar, located on the ground floor with direct pedestrian access to the vibrant Ocean Street. In addition, the hotel will cater for corporate and private events, offering over 510sqm of modern conference and event spaces in a stylish setting. Included will be a ballroom with the capacity to cater to 250 people, in addition to a 130-seat all day dining restaurant and pool bar that will provide a new and much-needed destination for MICE business and tourism on the Sunshine Coast.

From relaxing by the pool, to hosting an intimate wedding, the new development will offer ample reasons for guests from Queensland, Australia and abroad to choose voco Maroochydore as a destination of choice when planning getaways, events and conferences. Conveniently located just over an hour's drive from Brisbane, the hotel will provide guests with an ideal base to experience the many delights this iconic coastal destination has to offer.

Marking IHG Hotels & Resorts' continued expansion into regional Australia, the hotel will also showcase the attractive versatility of the global voco brand. voco hotels combine individualised service and high-quality touches, from indulgent amenities to blissful beds. The voco name, originating from the Latin 'to invite', represents the brand's thoughtful, unstuffy and charming nature, where guests will always experience a warm welcome, simple check-in, an arrival gift, lively social spaces, and guest rooms with thoughtful comforts like cosy bedding, luxury bathroom amenities and fast Wi-Fi.

Launched in 2018 with the opening of voco Gold Coast in Australia, voco hotels has quickly become the fastest-growing brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts' Premium collection with properties in 18 countries. voco Maroochydore is the latest signing in IHG Hotels & Resorts' 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.

This is IHG Hotels & Resorts and Felix Capital's second partnership, following the announcement in April 2024 of the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra, Sunshine Coast which plans to open in 2030.

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