Farewell Manly Pacific, hello Elysium Manly

Elysium Manly is now open, marking the arrival in Sydney of Australian luxury hotel brand Elysium Hotels.

Formerly known as Manly Pacific, the 213-room beachfront hotel has transitioned to Elysium Manly, joining Elysium Noosa as the brand's second Australian property. 

The re-branding to Elysium follows a $40 million investment in the property, including a $30 million

refurbishment of rooms and suites by Coco Republic. 

Elysium aims to bring its "distinct expression of contemporary luxury" to one of Sydney's most iconic beachside destinations.

The hotel's new persona brings together "contemporary design, destination dining, intuitive service and integrated wellbeing", with new experiences introduced as part of the Elysium offering. 

Elysium Manly general manager Dylan Cole said the official transition marked the

culmination of several years of investment in the property, while introducing a new level of

service and experience not previously available at the hotel:

"Elysium is about looking at every part of the guest experience and asking what more we can

give, from the way we welcome people and anticipate what they might need, to the quality of the

amenities in their room and the details they encounter throughout their stay," he said. 

"We have an extraordinary location in Manly and the ambition is to create a hotel experience that genuinely lives up to it.

“There is a generosity to Elysium that goes beyond the physical hotel. 

"It’s the freedom to have breakfast brought to your suite after a sauna, knowing your favourite bottle is waiting in the wine fridge, having your dining reservations taken care of, or simply being recognised and looked after by someone who understands how you want to spend your time with us.”

Six ocean-view Wellness Suites feature private infra-red barrel saunas alongside wellness amenities and rituals, while Coastal Two-Bedroom Suites offer "generous living spaces and residential-style comfort".

The pinnacle Elysium Suite offers an elevated stay with an expansive terrace and infra-read sauna overlooking Manly Beach.

Guests can enjoy the rooftop magnesium mineral pool with Pacific Ocean views and dining across hatted Italian restaurant Cibaria, 55 North and Bistro Manly - all just an exhilarating  ferry ride away from Sydney's CBD.

See elysiumhotels.com

Manly hotel gem scrubs up a treat

Manly Pacific M Gallery's new look has been unveiled after two years of refurbishment.

The standout hotel in one of Sydney's favourite beachside suburbs has undergone a $30 million transformation.

Behind the refreshed façade are 213 redesigned rooms including The Infinity Residence and nine ocean-facing Coastal Suites.

Hotel facilities include a rooftop pool and bar, a sundeck with an infrared sauna, 55 North - a new lobby bar - and a conference and events floor.

Across each of its eight floors, the hotel has been reimagined by leading Australian designers Coco Republic - with many rooms having views of the ocean through Manly's signature Norfolk pines.

 


The Infimity Residence is 177 sqm suite with underfloor heating (not normally needed in balmy Manly), a fireplace, a kitchenette, an en suite bathroom with black free-standing stone bathtub, and a living and dining room opening up to a private terrace with ocean views.

Think OTT here, with guests welcomed with a beach towel personalised with their initials, customised pillows, fine linens, freshly cut flowers, LaGaia beauty products and their own Beach Butler, on call throughout their stay.

Good news for wine lovers: the mini-bar comes with two Vintec wine fridges that boast the likes of Roederer Cristal Brut and Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay, as well as a premium range of whisky, spirits, coffee and chocolate from local providores.

For those wishing to entertain a few well-heeled friends, the Beach Butler can arrange for a mixologist to serve cocktails.

Nice.

The nine ocean-facing, two-bedroom, two-bathroom Coastal Suites sound similarly ultra luxe.

55 North bar is joined by Japanese fusion restaurant Tokyo Joe and a French-accented coastal menu from Bistro Manly.

“We're showcasing Manly's creative community throughout the hotel, from displaying the works of local photographers to heroising (a new word to me) local produce on our plates and featuring artisan craft pieces throughout the property,” says general manager Dylan Cole.

For more information see manlypacific.com.au.