La Vie Hotels & Resorts has been appointed as the hotel management company for the future Westin Gold Coast Hotel development.
Developed under a franchise agreement with Australia-based M Property, the hotel is anticipated to occupy levels six to 25 of the new-build mixed-use development,
The property will feature 115 premium guest rooms and 23 suites offering sweeping views across the Pacific Ocean or Gold Coast hinterland.
“Being appointed to manage Westin Gold Coast is a proud milestone for La Vie Hotels & Resorts and a strong endorsement of the platform we have built across the Asia-Pacific region,” said La Vie Hotels & Resorts CEO Jerry Xu.
“We have tremendous respect for the vision that M Property team have brought to this development, and we are honoured in the trust they have placed for La Vie to bring that vision to life.
“This landmark signing with Marriott International reflects the quality of the project and the continued growth of La Vie as a leading independent Hotel Management platform. Together with our partners, we look forward to delivering a world-class hotel experience and setting a new benchmark for hospitality on the Gold Coast,” he said.
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Marriott currently operates two resorts on the Gold Coast, with a further four properties in the pipeline. AC Hotel By Marriott Gold Coast is expected to open in Q4 of 2026.
The development comes as welcome news as hotel developers race to keep up with looming accommodation demands ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Marriott International director of Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Tristan Cooper said that the Gold Coast provides an ideal backdrop for The Westin’s well-being focus.
“The Westin Gold Coast represents a natural fit between brand and location, and we already see strong performance across our existing Westin portfolio, both in key domestic and international source markets for the Gold Coast.
“We are excited to welcome Westin to the Gold Coast and introduce a genuine point of difference to the market,” Cooper said.
An M Property spokesperson said that the signing represents a significant step forwards for the company, and complements a long-term vision for the Gold Coast as a world-class hospitality destination.
“Partnering with Marriott International to bring the Westin brand to this market is a milestone we are proud to see come to fruition. Westin’s focus on wellness and an elevated guest experience aligns closely with what we set out to create through this development.
“We are also pleased to have La Vie Hotels & Resorts appointed as the hotel operator. Their track record, professionalism and genuine understanding of the guest journey make them the right partner for this project, and we look forward to what we will build together.”
