Noosa, AustraliaPeregian Beach
Essence Peregian Beach
Minimalist coastal compound
Peregian Beach Noosa, Australia
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
Minimalist coastal compound
Low-slung studios and family beach houses sit between national park forest and the sea, grouped around heated magnesium pools.
What it’s good at
Notable
Willie Weston First Nations wallpapers hang alongside original paintings by Peregian artist Colin Passmore.
Listed
Two heated magnesium pools and architect-designed beach homes border Noosa National Park.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The look is Art Deco–influenced but ultimately contemporary and soothingly minimalist; the attractions include a pair of pools, one for families with kids, and Outer Square.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Peregian Village square sits across the street for morning coffee, while the beach is a short stroll through parkland.
The rooms
West-facing studios look out over the biosphere reserve at sunset, while standalone beach homes add full kitchens and private barbecues.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated magnesium pools are paved in stone beside tropical botanical murals, with white umbrellas shading loungers by the water.
Restaurant
Outer Square
The village bistro serves local Sunshine Coast produce from early breakfast through dinner, shaking creative cocktails by evening.
At the table
The resort pool bar delivers cocktails, chilled wine, and light bites straight to sun loungers along the deck.
How it began
Developer Tony Scanlon held and planned the site for more than twenty years before opening the property in 2023.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.