“The ambience reflects a sense of “club” that has a heritage & tropical lushness to engender relaxation & familiarity.”
“The ambience reflects a sense of “club” that has a heritage & tropical lushness to engender relaxation & familiarity.”
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
our services: concept design, ff&e, compliance & approvals, construction documentation
location: Cannon St, Cairns
size: 575sqm
completed: March 2019
An institution on the Cairns hotel landscape the Colonial Club has long been a family favourite across the region, but it was time for a refurbishment to lift the large landscaped property. In parallel with a room upgrade program, myriad commenced with the central poolside venue. A comprehensive redevelopment created a new kitchen, bar & lounge area alongside the pool & playground. Carefully configured zones create a choice of leisure options for the guests & visitors to the property.
Ranging from casual dining; a sports & games area, to quiet lounge spaces, the distinct zones encircle the central bar. Key to the design strategy is the casual engagement between bar staff & guest, enabling story telling after a day’s adventures. The ambience reflects a sense of “club” that has a heritage & tropical lushness to engender relaxation & familiarity. The guest response has been emphatic delivering a new facility with a substantial revenue for the property.
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