IHG Hotels and Resorts is set to bring its luxury InterContinental brand to South Australia’s celebrated wine country through a partnership with Strategic Alliance.

Slated to open in 2028, InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will be the first international-branded luxury hotel in a South Australia wine region.

Set amidst rolling hills and vineyards, the 150-room property will offer guests views of the local landscape and access to an array of dining options as well as a cellar door.

“We are exceptionally excited to bring our iconic InterContinental brand to the Barossa and would like to thank the Strategic Alliance team for partnering with us to invest in the future of South Australian tourism,” said IHG Hotels and Resorts Managing Director, Australasia and Pacific, Matt Tripolone.

“For the first time, the Barossa will boast a globally branded luxury hotel that will serve as an indelible beacon for guests seeking an unparalleled level of luxury and sophistication.

InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa is slated to open in 2028, subject to planning approval

“Underpinned by stunning architecture and complemented by one of the world’s most recognised brands, InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will be the perfect destination for wine lovers, gastronomes, and luxury escapists.”

Commenting on the signing, Strategic Alliance Director, David Cook, said, “We are very pleased to be partnering with the iconic InterContinental brand and thank them for their shared vision in our Barossa project”.

“We look forward to our continued positive engagement with IHG and the Barossa, as our team works closely with them in unlocking this opportunity and bringing this project to fruition,” Cook added.

L-R: Strategic Alliance Director David Cook; IHG Managing Director Australasia Pacific, Matthew Tripolone; Hotellerie Director, Sonia Lefevre, IHG Director of Development Australasia Pacific Cameron Burke; and Strategic Alliance Director, George Economou, at the signing in the Barossa Valley

On completion, the InterContinental Barossa Resort and Spa will feature a 130-seat signature restaurant offering a contemporary Australian dining experience, a lounge bar, outdoor garden terrace and signature Club InterContinental.

IHG Hotels and Resorts Director of Development, Australasia and Pacific, Cameron Burke, said the property will be a “crown jewel” for South Australia.

“We’re delighted to partner with Strategic Alliance, and through the confluence of our iconic InterContinental brand and commitment to performance optimisation, deliver a crown jewel for South Australia and the regional accommodation landscape in Australia more broadly,” Burke said.

The resort’s wellness offering will include a pool, day spa and well-equipped fitness centre – as well as access to scenic walking trails, and the region’s many outdoor activities – while extensive conference and meeting spaces will cater to corporate and social events.

InterContinental Barossa is the latest in IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, which currently stands at 22 open hotels and nine in the pipeline for Australasia Pacific.