LUXURY island resort Hayman, Great Barrier Reef will undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation and be relaunched as One&Only Hayman Island in April 2014 – One&Only’s first resort in Australia.
Mulpha Australia has entered into an agreement with Kerzner International Holdings Limited, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury resorts, to assume management of the resort.
Mulpha Australia’s executive chairman Seng Huang Lee, says: “The transformational refurbishment combined with One&Only’s innovation and commitment to delivering an extraordinary level of service will redefine resort luxury in Australia.”
Hayman is located in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, surrounded by a natural ecosystem of pristine coral reef formations and diverse marine life. One&Only will present a number of unique guest experiences, enhanced accommodations, new culinary options and signature One&Only service throughout the resort.
DBI Design, in partnership with the Kerzner International Development Team, has been engaged for the interior design and landscape architecture for the resort’s rebirth. Alan Leibman, CEO, Kerzner International, says: “My personal commitment is to make One&Only Hayman Island a ‘must stay’ for the well-travelled to explore the wonders of this magnificent destination.”
The Pool Wing will be redeveloped and feature new all-suite living spaces offering either one or two bedrooms featuring ocean and lagoon views. The beach villas, with secluded second bedroom retreat rooms, as well as the one, two and three-bedroom penthouses, including the Owner’s Penthouse, will continue to offer exclusivity, privacy and personalised service.
One&Only Hayman Island will offer a variety of world-class cuisines overseen by internationally-acclaimed chefs. A new beauty salon concept will be introduced adjacent to the Spa. Innovative offerings for families include the KidsOnly Club and Teens Club, plus a separate family pool and children’s beach area. In addition, a new adult-only pool and chill-out lounge area will be introduced.
Guests will be able to enjoy a host of unique sporting facilities to discover the island and the Great Barrier Reef – one of the most complex natural ecosystems in the world with over 33,000 species found off the coastline. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the reef and all the wonders around it through special programmes led by One&Only dive experts and marine biologists, as well as hiking and private island exploration. Private weddings, events and conferences will be catered too.
As part of the ongoing development and investment programme, Mulpha Australia will continue a staged rollout of the Hayman Private Residences and Hayman Marina Residences offering private ownership opportunities for select clients and guests.
Hayman is located on the northernmost of the Whitsunday Islands in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland. The island covers 726 acres and is named in honour of Thomas Hayman, the sea navigator who charted the island’s waters and has been an oasis for guests since the 1950s.