Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Australia
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
2600 Wolgan Rd, Wolgan Valley NSW 2790,
Australia
www.oneandonlyresorts.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
One&Only Resorts
Shareholders
Investment Corp. Dubai
Date of Creation
1st October 2009
Hotel General Manager
Tim Stanhope is General Manager of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in the Greater Blue Mountains. With more than 30 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Tim has worked in corporate roles in Food & Beverage with Emaar, IHG and Shangri-La, prior to moving into General Management. An ex-professional cricketer originally from New Zealand, Tim began his career in hospitality as a chef and has a wealth of experience in Food & Beverage across multiple continents including Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Prior to joining Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, he was General Manager of the Address Montgomerie, a 5-star resort in Dubai.
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
History & Story
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is a chic conservation retreat, located in the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains region, that immerses you in nature and re-invigorates the soul. 40 freestanding Federation-style villas showcase spectacular views, each with swimming pool, double-sided fireplace and verandah. The Main Homestead features various dining settings including the Wolgan Dining Room; Country Kitchen, Valley Bar & Lounge and a walk-in wine cellar. The resort offers a range of activities including hiking, four-wheel driving, cycling and horse riding along hidden trails, sparkling creeks and epic ridgelines.
Date Renewal
Wollemi & Wolgan villas soft refurbished in 2016
Main Strengths, Special Touch
A scenic three hours drive from Sydney.
Located within a 7000 acre conservation and wildlife reserve Steep cliffs contrast with the gentle curve of the valley floor and a picturesque road winds along the river to reach the resort.
Location
A scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney, located on Australia’s Great Dividing Range between the Wollemi National Park and the Gardens of Stone National Park, within the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Horse experiences
• Tree planting, animals and plant surveys, water testing and animal observations zones.
• Journey of discovery to the Glow Worm Tunnel on the Newnes Plateau
• Wildlife safaris and nocturnal tours
• Mountain bikes riding, Polaris All –Terrain adventures, archery and tennis.
Fun Facts
Womsat > mechanism to support the tracking and conservation of the on-property wombat population
Tree Planting Program > to support the re-forestation of the valley
Children’s Corner
Wolgan Rangers: Designed for children 5 to 10 years of age.
(Babysitting services can be arranged for younger children on request)
The Wolgan Rangers program features a unique collection of nature based experiences designed for young children to explore the outdoor environment of
Wolgan Valley under the care of an experienced guide.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
One Bedroom Heritage Villa: (36 Heritage Villas / 83m2)
Heritage Villa amenities
• 83 square metres of interior space (accommodating up to 3 guests)
• Private pool (2.5 x 7 metres) with separate pool deck
• Courtyard garden and private deck
• Double-sided fireplace
• Separate living room and bedroom
• Luxurious bathroom with ‘his and hers’ vanity area
• Separate bath and shower
• Sodashi bathroom amenities
• Mountain bicycles
Two-Bedroom Wollemi Villa: (3 Wollemi Villas/ 201m2)
Wollemi Villa Amenities
• 201 square metres of interior space (accommodating up to 4 guests)
• Private pool (4 x 7 metres) with separate pool deck
• Courtyard garden and private deck
• Double-sided fireplace
• Separate living area
• Master bedroom with custom King-size bed
• Second bedroom with 1 King or 2 King singles
• Two luxurious bathrooms with ‘his and hers’ vanity area
• Separate bath and shower
• Sodashi bathroom amenities
• Two walk-in dressing rooms
• 4 mountain bicycles
Three-Bedroom Wolgan Villa: (1 Wolgan Villa / 410m2)
Wolgan Villa amenities
• 410 square metres of total living space, including 245 square meters of internal space (accommodating up to 6 guests).
• Private pool (4 x 7 metres) with separate pool deck
• Courtyard garden and private deck
• Gourmet kitchen
• Separate dining room and living area
• Double-sided fireplace
• Main bedroom with custom King-size bed
• Second and third bedroom with 1 King or 2 King singles
• Luxurious bathrooms with ‘his and hers’ vanity areas
• Separate baths and showers
• Sodashi bathroom amenities
• Walk-in dressing rooms
• Private staff quarters or third guest bedroom
• Binoculars
• 6 mountain bicycles
Restaurants & Bars
• The Wolgan Dining Room : organic and locally sourced ingredients. Open breakfast and dinner.
• The Country Kitchen : lunch only. Casual,local farm-to-table, providore style.
• Valley Bar and Terrace: intimate and inviting. Wine cellar and cocktails Resort is all-inclusive
Wellness
• One&Only Spa
• Fitness Centre : Technogym, yoga and Pilates private classes
• Tennis Court
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Corporate launches & meetings
Meeting spaces:
– William Walker Room: 84.25m2, 90 guests
– Creekside Room : 31.68m2, 12 guests
• Team building getaways: Unique activities such as conservation, wildlife and food & beverage activities
• Weddings: Dedicated Wedding Planning and bespoke weddings ceremony and reception location
Extra Notable Features
• Horse Riding
• Mountain Biking
• Archery
• Guided nature walks
• Conservation Activities
• Spa,Yoga, Wellness
• World-class culinary experience
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2019
• HM Awards – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley recognised as Best Australian Lodge
• 2019 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley has won an Excellence Award for:
– Best Eco-Friendly Resort on a Global Level
– Best Hideaway Resort in Oceania
• One&Only Spa at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley has won an Excellence Award for:
– Best Resort Spa in Oceania
– Best Luxury Spa in Australia
• Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2019 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley awarded 3 glasses and a finalist in ‘Best Hotel Restaurant List’ category
• Travel+Leisure (USA): World’s Best Awards – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley ranked #4 in ‘The Top 5 Australia and New Zealand Resort Hotels’
• 2019 Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List Awards – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley awarded as ‘Best Australian Boutique Property, Villa or Lodge’
• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2019 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley awarded:
– #5 in ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Australia’
– #11 in ‘Top 25 Hotels in Australia’
– #24 in ‘Top Hotels for Romance in Australia’
– #8 in ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the South Pacific’
2018
• Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence– Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley honoured as Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year and Executive Chef Nancy Kinchela was recognised as Chef of the Year
• Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley recognized for ‘Best Deluxe Accommodation’ and Executive Chef Nancy Kinchela was recognised as ‘National Chef of the Year
• Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards of Excellence (NSW) – Awarded Best Restaurant in a Regional Hotel/Resort for Wolgan Dining Room
• Hospitality Management (HM) Awards of Excellence – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley recognised as ‘Best Day Spa’
• 2018 World Spa & Wellness Awards (UK) – One&Only Spa at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley recognized as the ‘Hotel Spa of the Year: Asia & Australasia’
• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards – Ranked #5 in Top 25 Hotels in Australia and ranked #9 in Top 25 Hotels in South Pacific
• Travel+Leisure China Travel Awards 2018 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley listed as one of the Most Popular Overseas Hotels
• The Telegraph (UK) The ULTRAs 2018 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley ranked amongst the ‘Best Hotels in Australasia’
2017
• World Spa Awards (Global) 2017 – One&Only Spa at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley recognized as ‘Australia’s Best Resort Spa 2017’
• Enviromark – Outstanding performance in Carbon Management
• Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence – honoured as Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year, Health Club and Spa Facility of the Year and Hall of Fame for Best Environmental Practices
• Hospitality Management (HM) Awards of Excellence – recognised as ‘Best Australian Lodge’ and ‘Best Day Spa’
• Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards of Excellence (NSW) 2017 – awarded Best Restaurant in a Regional Hotel/Resort for Wolgan Dining Room
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley ranked #5 amongst the ‘Top Overseas Hotel Spa in Australasia and The South Pacific’
• Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 – Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley ranked #77 amongst the ‘The World’s Top 100’
• Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards – Wolgan Dining Room recognised as Best Regional Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort
Number of employees
140