A brand new reimagined Novotel in Melbourne’s well-liked St Kilda seashore is about to debut in October 2026.
Led by proprietor ERDI, The Saint Kilda Seashore Resort transformation spans throughout its 80 visitor rooms in addition to a brand new convention and occasions facility for as much as 140 visitors, plus a brand new versatile co-working house, and is on observe for completion by its October debut with bookings now open.
“The transformation of this landmark property into Novotel St Kilda displays the continued power of Accor’s community throughout the Pacific and our confidence within the Melbourne market,” Accor Chief Working Officer of Accor within the Pacific area, Adrian Williams mentioned.
“Novotel is a globally recognised model that continues to evolve consistent with the wants of as we speak’s travellers. Grounded in its Longevity On a regular basis philosophy, the model is designed to assist renewed power, connection and on a regular basis wellbeing via easy, intuitive experiences. We’re assured this positioning will resonate strongly in St Kilda and contribute positively to the resort’s subsequent chapter. We sit up for working intently with our valued companions at ERDI to convey this new imaginative and prescient to life.”
The transformation will characteristic a recent coastal palette to create calming areas, and central to the property, a reimagined inside backyard atrium will introduce pure mild and openness.
The resort may also launch City Kitchen & Bar – St Kilda, taking Novotel’s meals and beverage philosophy to life. Designed as a energetic eating vacation spot for each visitors and locals, the venue will seat as much as 120 visitors and embrace a number of personal eating areas.
Inside designer Rebecca Trenorden of Versa led the design for the undertaking and mentioned it “celebrates the eclectic character of Fitzroy Avenue, the place cosmopolitan tradition meets the coast”.
Ricky Jeffs, CEO and Govt Director of ERDI, mentioned the transition to Novotel represents an thrilling milestone for the enterprise and its rising partnership with Accor.
“This can be a very thrilling second for our staff and for the way forward for the resort. Becoming a member of the globally recognised Novotel model permits us to convey a totally refreshed visitor expertise to St Kilda whereas leveraging the power and attain of the Accor community.
“We’ve seen the success of the Novotel model throughout our portfolio with Novotel Geelong, alongside Pullman Melbourne Metropolis Centre and Mercure Welcome Melbourne, and we’re extremely proud to proceed constructing ERDI’s partnership with Accor. The reopening of Novotel St Kilda will convey a recent power to this iconic location, and we’re assured it is going to play a constructive position in welcoming extra guests to St Kilda and supporting the area people,” Jeffs mentioned.
The undertaking may also make an area impression, and is in partnership with Sacred Coronary heart Mission, the place furnishings and fittings from the present resort have been redistributed by ERDI to assist these in want. ERDI has additionally dedicated monetary assist to a number of native charities, together with Sacred Coronary heart Mission, The Mirabel Basis, and St Kilda Mums, which rehomes new and pre-loved child items and nursery tools to households that want some assist.
