Marriott Worldwide and Trilogy Accommodations have partnered for the primary time underneath an settlement with Darwin-based developer DCOH to transform the Smith Resort Darwin to a Courtyard by Marriott.
The property at 81 Smith Road will rebrand to Courtyard by Mariott Darwin within the first quarter of 2025 when the primary part of an intensive renovation is full, marking Marriott Worldwide’s first property within the Northern Territory.
The ultimate part of the conversion undertaking is slated for completion in 2027.
The signing follows the institution of a multi-property deal between Trilogy Hotels and DCOH, introduced in October 2024.
“In terms of unlocking the complete potential of our key CBD belongings underneath Trilogy, the Darwin group deserves the easiest, and meaning bringing an impressive world model like Marriott to the Darwin market,” mentioned DCOH Managing Director, Shane Dignan.
“As a proud Northern Territory lodge proprietor, we’re keen to spotlight what makes Darwin a novel and particular vacation spot as a part of the lodge’s transformation.”
Courtyard by Marriott Darwin will function 186 visitor rooms, an out of doors pool, rooftop fitness center, and a restaurant serving trendy Australian-Asian delicacies.
Marriott Worldwide’s Vice President of Resort Improvement for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, Richard Crawford, mentioned “growth into Darwin has been a precedence” because the enterprise seeks to develop its footprint in Australia.
“The facility of Marriott Worldwide’s main distribution platforms and unmatched loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, is fuelling unprecedented curiosity from unbiased and competitor-branded resorts keen to hitch Marriott’s world portfolio,” Crawford mentioned.
“Round 40% of our world lodge signings in 2024 throughout the Asia Pacific area might be current resorts searching for to maximise their aggressive benefits and future proof their success.”
Trilogy Accommodations CEO, Scott Boyes, mentioned the 2 hospitality firms will work intently collectively to drive constructive outcomes for the property
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Marriott to Darwin, and in a giant approach, to a proudly domestically owned lodge.
“Trilogy will work intently with Marriott to maximise the distinctive alternatives this market holds.”
The Courtyard by Marriott model has the biggest world footprint of all of Marriott Worldwide’s 30+ manufacturers and provides a broad enchantment, in accordance with Marriott Worldwide’s Director of Resort Improvement for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, Tristan Cooper.
“We’re very assured that our 219 million Marriott Bonvoy members the world over might be an vital buyer base for our newest providing,” Cooper mentioned.
“Darwin enjoys sturdy confirmed demand from leisure, company, authorities, defence, and particular occasions markets, which might be central to our imaginative and prescient to take what’s already a wonderful lodge to the subsequent stage of excellence and success.”
Hospitality NT, CEO, Cathy Simmonds, is assured that this newest funding alerts additional progress forward for the area.
“It’s nice to see this enormous sign of investor confidence in Darwin’s thriving hospitality scene,” Simmonds mentioned.
“Bringing one other world identify like Marriott to the Territory is an indication of progress to return, that means new alternatives and experiences for locals and guests alike.”
