Final touches added to Coogee's hotel showpiece

An oceanfront pool deck, Club InterContinental with al fresco terrace and new wellness experiences have seen the completion of the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.

The opening signalled the final pieces of the multi-million dollar project in Sydney's eastern suburbs with the Èliva Spa set to follow in early May.

At the centre of the experience is the hotel’s pool deck with coastal views.

The infinity-edge pool is heated year-round and surrounded by private cabanas, sun loungers and seating.

The adjoining poolside dining offering has been designed to mirror the ease of beachside living with a menu featuring classics as well as lighter dishes including new ‘Nourish Bowls’.

Club InterContinental at Coogee Beach, meanwhile, features comfortable lounges, low coffee tables and quieter nooks.

For more active guests, the addition of two pickleball courts is a one-of-a-kind Sydney hotel offering.

Èliva Spa will offer magnesium mineral pools, infrared and salt saunas, cold plunge baths and a crystal steam room alongside a dedicated recovery lounge featuring advanced wellness technologies such as "PEMF infra-red masks, LED facial masks, compression boots and vitamin C-infused showers for a refreshing finish".

Sounds scary!

“These new experiences reflect our vision to create a refined yet relaxed coastal retreat where guests can connect with Coogee’s natural beauty while enjoying a truly elevated stay," says hotel GM Melinda Lampier.

"From the year-round heated pool to the ocean-facing terrace, we have designed spaces that invite both locals and international visitors to linger, unwind and experience the rhythm of the coastline.”

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, 242 Arden St, Coogee, NSW 2034

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Plans for new dining precinct are bowling along

Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs is to gain not one, but two new eateries.

Henrietta Street Café and The Ambry Bar & Restaurant will be adding new life to the new Waverley Greens precinct as part of the re-imagined former Waverley Bowls Club.

The duo is the brainchild of Easts Group and Blond Catering.

The Ambry (above)  will be the destination restaurant, serving club classics alongside an Italian-inspired menu.

Henrietta Street Café will be more casual, with a range of brewed coffees and "delectable bites".

Jesper Hansen, chef and director of Blond Catering, says: “We are honoured to be partnered with Easts in this renewal of Waverley Greens. Our team is dedicated to creating exceptional culinary experiences, and we look forward to bringing our passion and expertise to this exciting project.”

Both will be opening soon offering meals to both members and guests, so keep an eye out on Instagram and Facebook at @theambry.waverley and @henriettastreetcafe.

The Easts Group comprises hospitality venues across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra: Easts Bondi Junction, Kingswood Sports Club, Berkeley Sports Club and shortly Waverley Greens.

Blond Catering, meanwhile, was established in 2008 by Danish-born Hansen and has catered at several leading Sydney venues.