Further $4m investment added to Nexus at Barossa plans

A highly anticipated luxury hotel in the Barossa has received another multimillion-dollar boost, for 12 new high-end suites.

The luxury 80-room Nexus at Barossa hotel development unveiled 12 months ago has received a further boost, shortly after the council gave the first plans the green light.

The latest development application to the Barossa council showed initial $25m plans had been upgraded to include 12 new luxury suites at a value of $4m.

Initial plans for the grand hotel at Lyndoch were met with great anticipation as the developers were revealed as local businessmen keen to invest in their hometown.

Developer and Gomersal local Karl Roth told The Messenger the addition was a response to feedback received after the initial hotel plans were released to the public.

“This is based on advice from our processes for further luxury accommodation, and these suites fill that need,” Mr Roth said.

Artist’s impression of the $4m extension proposed to the existing Nexus Barossa development. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist’s impression of the luxury accommodation addition at Nexus Barossa. Picture: Brown Falconer

The initial plans showed the hotel would feature a restaurant, day-spa and infinity pool, features that have remained.

A guest lounge was also added as part of the latest application.

Mr Roth said, as a local, he was excited to one day be part of bringing people to the Barossa, and hoped the hotel would encourage them to stay for several nights.

“We think our design is what the Barossa needs and wants,” he said.

“What we want to see, as a local operation, is people staying in the Barossa for more than one or two nights.

Nexus Barossa has been planned to sit on a Lyndoch hillside and adapt to its surroundings. Picture: Brown Falconer

Original plans showed Nexus Barossa would feature a stunning infinity pool. Picture: Brown Falconer

“We want them to stay five or more nights and really see that the Barossa is about more than wine and food.”

While the project had been in the works for 12 months, Mr Roth hoped the initial sod could be turned “as soon as possible”.

Architect firm Brown Falconer are on board for the latest addition.

The firm was also tasked with designing the yet to be completed $84m Morialta High School upgrade.

The new $4m Nexus plans were out for public notification until August 10.

The initial plans received 10 submissions of which six were completely opposed.

They passed the Barossa Assessment Panel in April.