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The Australian
$130m Hunter resort a 'first in two decades'
May 2026
This article originally appeared in The Australian on 19 May, 2026. Written by Lisa Allen.
Interview by Lisa Allen with Managing Director Dominic Lambrinos and HVL Hotels Advisor Brian McGuigan about the launch of Laval Hunter Valley.
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Interview by Lisa Allen with Managing Director Dominic Lambrinos and HVL Hotels Advisor Brian McGuigan about the launch of Laval Hunter Valley.
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Australian Traveller
Hunter Valley to receive first new-build luxury resort in more than two decades
May 2026
This article originally appeared in Australian Traveller on 19 May, 2026.Written by Eleanor Edstrom.
The Hunter Valley has long been one of Australia’s most loved wine regions," said Karen Jones, CEO of Destination NSW. “The resort will elevate that reputation by bringing a new level of luxury design that aligns with global travel experiences.
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The Hunter Valley has long been one of Australia’s most loved wine regions," said Karen Jones, CEO of Destination NSW. “The resort will elevate that reputation by bringing a new level of luxury design that aligns with global travel experiences.
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Gourmet Traveller
New South Wales’ wine region will welcome its first ground-up luxury resort in more than 20 years
May 2026
This article originally appeared in Gourmet Traveller on 20 May, 2026.Written by Monique Foy
The Hunter Valley is set to welcome its first new-build luxury resort in more than two decades with the opening of Laval Hunter Valley in late 2027, rising across the hills of the historic Lindeman Estate in Pokolbin.
Developed by private hotel owner HVL Hotels, the 165-acre property will comprise 65 pavilion-style villas positioned among the vines with sweeping 360-degree views. Guests will be able to fly in and out via private helicopter, while an ambitious food, wine and wellness offering is designed to place the resort firmly on the luxury travel map.
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The Hunter Valley is set to welcome its first new-build luxury resort in more than two decades with the opening of Laval Hunter Valley in late 2027, rising across the hills of the historic Lindeman Estate in Pokolbin.
Developed by private hotel owner HVL Hotels, the 165-acre property will comprise 65 pavilion-style villas positioned among the vines with sweeping 360-degree views. Guests will be able to fly in and out via private helicopter, while an ambitious food, wine and wellness offering is designed to place the resort firmly on the luxury travel map.
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Australian Financial Review
Hunter Valley set for five-star resort after $25m winery deal
9 february 2025
This article originally appeared in the Australian Financial Review on February 9, 2025. Written by Bonnie Campbell.
A new luxury hotel group has paid $25 million for two landmark Hunter Valley wineries, Ben Ean and one of the Drayton family estates, with plans to build a $120 million five-star hotel and tourism complex in some of Australia’s oldest vineyards.
The HVL Hotels group is planning the luxury complex for a consolidated 68-hectare site in tourist hotspot Pokolbin, about a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
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A new luxury hotel group has paid $25 million for two landmark Hunter Valley wineries, Ben Ean and one of the Drayton family estates, with plans to build a $120 million five-star hotel and tourism complex in some of Australia’s oldest vineyards.
The HVL Hotels group is planning the luxury complex for a consolidated 68-hectare site in tourist hotspot Pokolbin, about a two-hour drive north of Sydney.
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AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLER
A new luxury resort is coming to NSW's Hunter Valley
8 MAY 2025
This article originally appeared in Australian Traveller on May 8, 2025. Written by Kassia Byrnes.
A new retreat is coming to the Hunter Valley, and it’s set to redefine the meaning of five stars.
Hunter Valley is a well-known and loved wine region in Australia, but many will agree that while its accommodation options are wonderful, there has definitely been a gap in the ultra-luxury offering. Not for long. HVL Hotels has announced a new five-star-plus offering coming to Ben Ean Estate, the oldest vineyard in the country.
The 65 architecturally designed suites of this development, in partnership with Figure 8 Capital, will be set on the grounds of the original Lindeman’s Estate within Ben Ean. Each will be spacious, between 49 and 58 square metres, with stylish features including a sunken lounge area and panoramic views of the vineyard.
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A new retreat is coming to the Hunter Valley, and it’s set to redefine the meaning of five stars.
Hunter Valley is a well-known and loved wine region in Australia, but many will agree that while its accommodation options are wonderful, there has definitely been a gap in the ultra-luxury offering. Not for long. HVL Hotels has announced a new five-star-plus offering coming to Ben Ean Estate, the oldest vineyard in the country.
The 65 architecturally designed suites of this development, in partnership with Figure 8 Capital, will be set on the grounds of the original Lindeman’s Estate within Ben Ean. Each will be spacious, between 49 and 58 square metres, with stylish features including a sunken lounge area and panoramic views of the vineyard.
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