IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to bring coastal indulgence to Coogee this summer, with the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach combining Rick Stein’s signature seafood dining and a sweeping infinity pool overlooking the ocean. The launch marks the first phase of IHG’s wider Sydney expansion, which also includes a business-focused hotel in Parramatta.
This major local development is the first part of a wider story of hotel growth across Sydney. The Coogee location is set to begin welcoming guests on 1 December 2025, offering 198 rooms and 22 suites. Bookings for stays and dining are now open.
A second hotel project from the same parent company is also planned for Parramatta, aimed at the growing business market in Western Sydney.
Coogee’s New Coastal Escape
The InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is focused on blending coastal life with high-end comfort. It stands as the only luxury beachfront hotel within a 20-minute drive of the city. The design aims to connect guests with the ocean, using wave-like shapes in the joinery and light, sun-washed colours. Rooms, especially the premium suites, feature large lounges, outdoor baths, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
While the rooms and a new restaurant, Shutters Restaurant &Bar, will be ready in December 2025, the hotel plans a second stage of work. In March 2026, a leisure deck is scheduled to be finished. This area will include an infinity pool facing the ocean, a poolside bar, a day spa, and the exclusive Club InterContinental for certain guests.
Food and wellness are central to the hotel’s community offering. Renowned chef Rick Stein will bring his famous “fresh seafood, simply prepared” style to his Australian flagship restaurant, Rick Stein at Coogee Beach.
The 224-seat venue will feature a relaxed coastal design with a sun-drenched courtyard and ocean views. Head Chef Colin Chun, who has worked alongside Stein for several years, will lead the kitchen.
Guests can expect signature dishes such as blue swimmer crab Singapore chilli crab, mahi mahi with lime butter, and local Sydney rock oysters, alongside a carefully curated wine list focused on Australian coastal producers.
Parramatta’s Rise as a City Centre
While Coogee focuses on leisure, IHG Hotels & Resorts is also looking west. The company has announced a partnership with developer Urban Property Group to build a new Crowne Plaza in Parramatta, right in the heart of Sydney’s booming “second CBD.”
This 217-room hotel is planned for a 2029 opening. It will be built in a landmark development directly opposite Parramatta Train Station and will be connected to the Westfield shopping centre. The plans include a rooftop infinity pool, flexible meeting spaces, an all-day restaurant, and a lobby bar.
A Dual Strategy for Sydney
The two new hotels show a clear plan to cater to different parts of the Sydney market. Matt Tripolone, an IHG managing director, stated that Western Sydney is one of the country’s most dynamic growth areas, helped by huge infrastructure spending and the new Western Sydney International Airport. He said the Parramatta hotel will be a flagship destination for travellers.
Patrick Elias of Urban Property Group added that his team is proud to create a must-visit destination. He explained the hotel will bring quality hospitality and unmatched connectivity to Parramatta as it grows into a major city centre. The Crowne Plaza brand is one of the world’s fastest-growing upscale hotel brands, known for blending work and leisure spaces.
Meanwhile, in Coogee, anticipation is already building for the December opening — combining Rick Stein’s signature seafood experience with the comfort of InterContinental luxury and coastal design.
Published Date 28-October-2025
