The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade.
The popular mountaintop escape, 30km north-west of the Brisbane CBD, will be upgraded under the Peppers brand.
Mandala Hotels & Resorts Principal Ryan Shaw said the transformation would blend nature’s serenity with signature luxury.
“Our vision is to elevate this much-loved property into a premier wedding and tourism destination under the Peppers name, offering exceptional experiences that honour its natural setting and long-standing charm,” Mr Shaw said.
He said the property would undergo a staged 12-month transformation, re-emerging as a premium five-star Peppers retreat.
“The rebrand will bring elevated luxury across guest rooms, dining, wellness, and event spaces – each thoughtfully redesigned and, in some cases, relocated to enhance the guest experience and take full advantage of the location’s natural beauty.”
Mr Shaw said the support the City of Moreton Bay and SEQ Water to unlock the necessary water allocation played a huge part in the company’s decision to acquire the site and commit to a significant reinvestment that would lift its amenity, grow capacity, and increase room numbers.
“Council has been incredibly proactive, capable, and genuinely understands the needs of investors and the hotel sector,” he said.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said it was an exciting hotel investment and testament to Moreton Bay’s growing appeal as a leisure and business destination.
“We are thrilled this much-loved property is set to undergo a substantial upgrade that will see it enhance its offering under a premium hotel brand,” Mayor Flannery said.
“This type of investment will allow our tourism and major events industry, which contributed more than $60 million in economic impact last financial year, to flourish and help capture new business and corporate events given its proximity to the Brisbane CBD and airport.
“Our City needs 1500 new hotel rooms by 2032, and we are confident this is the start of many more investments to come.”
