Elysium hotel in Noosa, Queensland, offers a stylish coastal retreat overlooking one of the world's only everglade systems. This 175-room luxury property, part of the MGallery Collection, reopened in 2025 after a major renovation of a 1980s-era building. It combines Mediterranean-style dining, impressive wellness facilities, design-led interiors, and a lagoon-style pool, quickly winning over locals and tourists alike to become a Noosa establishment.
Location
Situated on Noosa's bustling Hastings Street, Elysium looks out onto the Noosa River and the wetlands of the Everglades, one of only two such systems globally, with views extending to Cooroy Mountain. The hotel backs onto Hastings Street, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and cafes. Noosa is a hotspot for Australian and international tourists, boasting pristine white sand beaches with calm waters ideal for surfing and swimming. The patrolled Noosa Main Beach is a five-minute walk away, while Noosa National Park and its walking trails—where dolphins and koalas can be spotted—are also nearby. The nightlife of Noosa Heads is a five-minute taxi ride. The Noosa ferry terminal sits right outside the hotel, allowing guests to explore the marina and stop at the scenic waterfront in Noosaville. A trip to K'gari Island, the world's longest sand island, is a must; tour operators offer two-to-three-night camping excursions, while Fraser Island Adventure Tours provides day trips.
By car, the hotel is 30 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport or two-and-a-half hours from Brisbane. The nearest train stations are in Cooroy or Nambour, and Greyhound buses from the Noosa bus terminal connect to the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, from Brisbane to Byron Bay.
The Vibe
Elysium's exterior may appear dated, but the interiors feature a coastal, boutique feel with European and Art Deco influences. The hotel exudes laidback luxury, centered around a large outdoor pool with sun loungers, striped umbrellas, a privately bookable cabana, and a sunken swim-up bar serving frozen cocktails. The bright lobby has hanging light fixtures, rattan furniture, and terracotta accents. Cibaria restaurant and Bar Capri transport guests to the Mediterranean with mosaic floors, sunset-hued tiling, and curved sofas, making them among the buzziest spots on Hastings Street.
Service
Service is warm, attentive, and relaxed, from knowledgeable sommeliers to helpful reception staff. Thoughtful touches include SPF50 bottles around the pool for communal use.
Bed and Bath
There are 176 rooms, including Riverside, Village Side, Panoramic River View, and Poolside Suites. The two-floor Poolside One Bedroom Villa is the most secluded. Thirty suites, some with private plunge pools, are popular for special occasions. Entry-level Superior rooms are flooded with light from floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring small living areas and balconies. Design details include striped outdoor chairs, patterned headboards, and scallop-trimmed floor lamps. King-size beds offer medium-to-firm comfort, with a pillow menu. Rooms have Nespresso machines and mini bars stocked with Aussie snacks. Bathrooms lack natural light but are clean and spacious, with stylish tiling, Grown Alchemist toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathtubs.
Food and Drink
Elysium's flagship restaurant, Cibaria, from New South Wales chef Alessandro Pavoni, offers excellent Italian sharing plates, including wood-fired breads, raw and deli small plates, cured meats, and grilled dishes. A chef's tasting menu highlights local ingredients and freshly caught seafood, such as pizzetta with veal and caper dip, scallops, oysters, and inventive pastas like tuna crudo spaghetti, stracciatella gnocchi, and Moreton Bay bug vodka penne. Desserts like tiramisu and Basque cheesecake are standouts. The sommelier offers Mediterranean wine pairings and Australian bottles, alongside Italian aperitivo cocktails like Capri Spritz and Lampudusa. Rivera bar provides panoramic river views with Mediterranean-inspired light bites and cocktails. Breakfast includes an à la carte menu and a buffet with eggs, avocado, granola, fruit, juices, salmon, and artisan pastries. Dietary needs are not clearly labelled; vegetarian and pescatarian options are good, but vegan dishes are lacking; gluten-free diets can be accommodated on request.
Facilities
The curved pool is the hotel's heart, with spaced sun loungers, a sunken bar, cabana area, and jacuzzi. The gym is well-equipped but feels like a leisure centre. The spa features a sauna, steam room, and aqua therapy pool maintained at 37°C, with built-in loungers and turquoise tiling. Treatments include bespoke massages, facials, and body therapies.
Family Friendly?
Yes, with two-bedroom suites and interconnecting rooms available. The pool and dining options are kid-friendly, and the location offers easy access to the beach, nature walks, and Hastings Street.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms have open-plan layouts, kitchenettes with under-bench clearance, walk-in showers with handrails, and lowered peepholes and light switches. Shared spaces have step-free access, lifts, and ramps; the pool area is also step-free.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from 3pm, check-out at noon.
At a Glance
Best thing: The hotel's prime Noosa location. Perfect for: Families and couples on a beach holiday. Not right for: Solo travellers. Instagram from: The Rivera bar at sunset.
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Address: 14-16 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Queensland. Phone: +617 5449 4888. Website: elysiumnoosa.com
