Tourism giant invests in The Spit

Marriott International has confirmed that a 122-room Luxury Collection Resort will open in three years.

Tourism giant Marriott International is emerging as a major player in revitalising the Gold Coast Spit after confirming that a Luxury Collection Resort will be a key component of the $500 million Marina Mirage redevelopment.

Marriott International has confirmed that a 122-room Luxury Collection Resort will open at the Marina Mirage site in 2027.

The global tourism leader also intends to open a Ritz Carlton hotel at the neighbouring Mariner’s Cove site, which is set to be transformed in $480 million development by Melbourne developers Ross Pelligra and Dion Giannarelli.

The two new hotels will bring the Marriott International’s Gold Coast portfolio to five resorts, including the Sheraton Mirage which sits across Seaworld Drive from the two planned resorts.

Marina Mirage owner Con Makris has already won City of Gold Coast approval for the $500 million redevelopment that will include the hotel, shops, restaurants and luxury apartments.

Next door the $480 million Mariner’s Cove redevelopment will see the construction of a luxury 150 room Ritz-Carlton Hotel, along with a 70-berth superyacht marina catering to the ultra-wealthy lifestyle crowd.

Not to be left out, Gordon Corp has also unveiled plans for Mantaray, which will comprise 24 luxury waterfront residences, luxury resort facilities, an exclusive private club lounge, restaurants, shops and a 64-berth marina.