- The InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is bringing a dose of Mediterranean glamour to a suburb best known for its sand, sun, and swims.
- Five-star design, service, and amenities aside, itโll also hail the arrival of British celebrity chef Rick Stein (The Seafood Restaurant, Bannisters), who helms the hotelโs flagship restaurant.
- Doors officially open on the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach sometime this December.
Beachside luxury has a new postcode this summer.
Set to open its doors in December, the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach promises a quieter kind of indulgence on Sydneyโs eastern fringe โ where the cityโs edges soften into sea spray โ with what can only be described as a five-star sanctuary
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Constructed from the bones of the old Crowne Plaza, this new IHG outpost has been reimagined into 198 guest rooms โ 22 of which are ocean-facing suites โ each one a study in spacious coastal restraint. Flaunting a stripped-back design of sun-bleached timbers, linen whites, and outdoor baths that lets the view do the heavy lifting, itโs Mediterranean minimalism that feels simultaneously breezy and deliberate.
In line with the times weโre living (and the ethos of the area), you can also expect an emphasis on wellness here: sunrise yoga on the beach, private pickleball courts, and, come Phase Two, a dedicated leisure deck crowned by the obligatory infinity pool, where the horizon almost feels close enough to sip.
Phase Two, scheduled to open come March 2026, will even see a poolside bar and a slate of tailored spa treatment experiences designed for guests who prefer their mornings slow and their evenings salt-rimmed; along with Club InterContinental โ a VIP corner for breakfast and afternoon tea while the sunโs up, canapes and free-flowing wine once it retreats for another day.
But the real headline, in our opinion, involves chef Rick Stein โ a man whose very name has become shorthand for honest seafood, the very finest in local produce, and, of course, coastal elegance.
With a culinary lineage that stretches from his original Cornish institution, The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, to the beloved Bannisters in Mollymook, and Michelin Guide recognition, the British celebrity has been signed to anchor the hotelโs signature restaurant: Rick Stein at Coogee Beach.
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Essentially, it promises โfresh seafood, simply prepared,โ in a must-try diner that seats 224, overlooking the water for those pleasantly long lunches and even longer evenings. This will effectively mark Steinโs Sydney debut.
Shutters Restaurant & Bar will serve as the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beachโs other key cuisine hub โ modern Australian with a Mediterranean twist (because what else would it be?) โ and make no mistake, it has no intentions of being an afterthought nor play second string to Rick Stein at Coogee Beach.
All in all, itโs a rock-solid foundation for their audacious claim of being โSydneyโs only luxury beachfront hotel.โ Bookings are now open, secure yours while youโve still got the chance.
