Elysium Hotels will make its Sydney debut following the transition of Manly Pacific to the luxury Australian hospitality brand in August.

The upgrade is a natural progression for Manly Pacific, following in the footsteps of its flagship sister property, Elysium Noosa Resort, which transitioned from a Sofitel last December.

Both hotels are owned in partnership between the Karedis and Laundy families. Elysium Hospitality independently manages Elysium Manly, while Elysium Noosa Resort is managed by Accor, as part of the MGallery Collection of luxury hotels.

Manly Pacific’s transition will continue the evolution of the property, which completed a refurbishment valued at close to $40 million in 2025.

The 213-key beachfront property’s transformation also included a $30 million refurbishment of its guestrooms and suites, led by design-house Coco Republic. While the hotel design will remain, a series of “thoughtful enhancements” will be made to enhance the guest experience.

The investment also spanned the $8.5 million creation of Cibaria, an acclaimed Italian restaurant by Alessandro and Anna Pavoni, designed by award-winning interiors studio Luchetti Krelle. The enhancements have boosted business, with the hotel recording its strongest occupancy, average daily rate and revenue performance to date.

“Manly Pacific has built a strong reputation as one of Sydney’s most iconic hotels in the Australian landscape, and this next chapter allows us to build on that foundation with a more considered expression of coastal luxury,” Elysium Manly General Manager, Dylan Cole said.

“The investment made across accommodation, design, dining and service has transformed the guest experience. Elysium brings those elements together under a singular vision, while continuing to deliver the warmth, authenticity and sense of place that our guests value most. Our guest focus remains the same: delivering a seamless, high-quality experience while refining the details that make a stay here truly meaningful.”

In-room amenities will align with the Elysium standard, featuring brands including Parisian house Hermès, ESPA and Grown Alchemist.

Beyond the guest rooms, Elysium’s sensory signatures will include bespoke floral installations curated by florist Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora, a distinctive fragrance designed to create a lasting sense of arrival, and a carefully considered soundscape developed by music curator Mitchell Wick that evolves throughout the day.