“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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