Final designs for Calile Noosa resort unveiled

Noosa Shire Council has given the green light to the final plans for the Calile Noosa development, the second hotel in the Calile collection designed by Richards and Spence.

Following a two-year design process that included community consultations, council recommendations and design iterations, - due to stringent site cover, height and area limitations - town planning approval has been granted. With this approval, the developer anticipates works to begin in early 2025 on the 2.4-hectare site situated at 3-7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads.

Noosa Shire Council mayor Frank Wilkie said the final plans are one of the best examples of quality-over-quantity design that the council has seen.

"The changes have removed development from the environmental management and conservation zone, increased landscaping setbacks to Serenity Close to reduce the impact on surrounding residents, a reduced number of units, more onsite carparking, more landscaping and retention of more natural vegetation," said Wilkie, adding that, "the development is now fully sited in the tourist accommodation zone."

"It shows that when you have a developer that is willing to work with us, we can achieve great quality development outcomes without sacrificing our town plan."

Nestled in a bushland setting, the resort will accommodate 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas, along with a 50-metre swimming pool and a second pool in a private garden setting. Additionally, it will include wellness and exercise facilities, restaurants, retail offerings and a function room.

In their design statement, Richards and Spence noted the resort is strategically situated between existing multi-residential apartments to the north and the Noosa Reserve to the south, "offering a dynamic environment with north-facing pools and south-facing views of lush bushland."

"The design consists of a series of interconnected buildings that promote outdoor circulation, effectively navigating the steep topography while embracing the ecological richness of the reserve," the practice added.

The inaugural Calile hotel, situated in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, has gained widespread acclaim since its completion in 2018.