Marriott has cemented its position as the dominant luxury accommodation operator on the Gold Coast after striking a deal with the Makris family to manage a five-star resort within the Rich Listers’ $500 million redevelopment of the Marina Mirage mall at The Spit.

Due to open in 2027, the 122-room hotel will be known as the Marina Mirage Gold Coast, a Luxury Collection resort. Luxury Collection is Marriott’s bespoke brand that includes hotels such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the SLS Hotel in Beverley Hills and The Tasman in Hobart.