Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa will turn out to be the second heritage property to affix the Passion Lodges and Estates assortment beneath the operation of Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH).
Passion Lilianfels Blue Mountains will probably be unveiled in mid-2026 following a multi-million-dollar renovation, which commenced this month, spanning visitor rooms and public areas.
“The addition of Lilianfels to the Passion Lodges and Estates assortment is a robust expression of our imaginative and prescient, it’s about crafting distinctive resorts and estates and a brand new visitor expertise in regional locations that may be a deeply significant and trendy expression, honouring heritage and connection to put,” stated Salter Brothers Hospitality CEO, Tash Tobias.
Initially inbuilt 1889 because the summer time residence of eminent Chief Justice, Sir Frederick Darley, Lilianfels turned one of many Blue Mountains most celebrated retreats within the early Nineties.
The refurbishment, led by Luchetti Krelle, will draw inspiration from eccentric English backyard estates whereas sensitively honouring the property’s heritage.
The resort reception and lounge space will probably be refreshed with new-look interiors and fireplaces, whereas the new-look bar will probably be prolonged to incorporate a putting wine wall and intimate personal eating room.
All 89 visitor rooms and suites will probably be redesigned in three color palettes mixing heritage tones and modern color, customized print textiles and assertion furnishings.
The resort additionally plans to supply elevated eating, refreshed occasion areas and enhanced wellness amenities.
“Lilianfels has a singular place within the coronary heart of the Blue Mountains neighborhood and Australia’s hospitality heritage,” stated Regional Common Supervisor Sandra Kloprogge, who will probably be overseeing the transformation.
“The mixing of this revered resort into the Passion Lodges & Estates assortment marks a pivotal second — a considerate renewal that respects its historical past whereas setting a brand new normal for luxurious, wellness, and immersive visitor experiences within the area.”
The property joins Passion Milton Park Bowral in a newly established portfolio of heritage-rich retreats.
Lilianfels will stay open throughout the renovation interval with fastidiously staged work to minimise disruption to the visitor expertise.
