The Beach Hotel

The Beach Hotel renovation takes you back to the memories, achievements and loves that were made (and lost) there in the 1970’s and 80’s.

When things were simpler; your focus on the person and the beach in front of you.

The Beach Hotel is the spiritual home to Australia’s oldest board riding club, overlooks a National Surfing reserve and has had many famous – and infamous – moments. The levity and complexity of bringing her back to life informed the development of the brief.

Excellence is achieved in honoring heritage but also by creating a space that seamlessly integrates history, originality and craftsmanship into a timeless setting for communal connection and appreciation of Newcastle’s iconic beach culture. We worked with a deep respect for history and aimed to bridge generations, creating evocative moments of nostalgia for the past while embracing Newcastle’s vibrant future in an engaging space with heirloom quality and durability.

Awards:
Winner AIA - 2025 Newcastle Interior Architecture Awards Finalist (East Drink Design Awards 2025)
Finalist (Interior Design Excellence Awards 2024)
Finalist - Larries @The Beach Hotel - (Interior Design Excellence Awards 2023)
2024 Winner – AHA Regional Hotel of the Year 2024 Winner – AHA Best Regional Development