The NT should take note of this hotel’s sweeping, stunning views
THE Territory should take a leaf out of Darwin businessman John ‘Foxy’ Robinson’s book. His new $50 million Gold Coast hotel has succeeded at what few in Darwin have bothered to do
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PROMINENT Darwin businessman John ‘Foxy’ Robinson new $50 million Gold Coast Airport hotel has succeeded at what few in Darwin have bothered to do – capture the sweeping coastline views from the inviting ambience of a rooftop bar.
As the east coast of Australia starts to emerge from their suburban bubbles and the planes are flying again, Foxy’s 4.5-star Rydges Gold Coast Airport hotel is becoming a more popular go-to destination.
Its rooftop bar, appropriately named Salty Fox, has quickly become a destination for airport workers keen to wind down with a few drinks and some food after work.
Now it is being discovered by more and more travellers.
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It has wow factor sweeping views from the sea and to the hinterland behind. From here you can enjoy the 16 beers on tap, a good selection of Australian and New Zealand wines or some Foxy Cocktails.
The menu features dishes designed to cater for a quick bite before you have to jump on your plane, or for a longer grazing-style meal with friends
The day I dropped in to check the new hotel out was a brilliant sun-filled day with gentle sea breezes which made for a relaxing afternoon of drinks and nibbles after a lazy day spent swimming and on the beach. The beauty of Foxy’s Rydges property is that it is the only leisure focused, on-airport hotel in Australia and it is just a few minutes from the beach.
As commentators have noted, you can step off from your plane, step into your room, laze by the hotel’s 25m outdoor landscaped resort-style swimming pool, head to the swanky rooftop bar to take in the views, or retreat to the beach.
And then of course there is the poolside restaurants and adjoining bar or private dining room that offer an alternative, but equally pleasant experience.
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John ‘Foxy’ Robinson is of course well known in Darwin for his popular Rydges hotel located in the Palmerston CBD.
The Rydges Gold Coast hotel has 192 rooms and a fully equipped gym, with cardio machines overlooking the airport runway and is just a one-minute stroll from the terminal doors and a five-minute walk to the popular Kirra Beach.
The hotel pays homage to its extraordinary surrounds with the fit-out and design based on a vibrant beach feel. Visitors will note the large pieces of artworks maintain the Foxy Robinson theme.
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