Karma to develop resort on Rottnest Island
Karma Royal Group signs agreement to develop new resort on Rottnest Island in WA.
John Spence, founder and chairman of Karma Royal Group has signed the landmark heads of agreement with the WA state government and Rottnest Island Authority to develop a new $20 million Karma Resort on the island.
“I am extremely exhilarated that after many years of work, this agreement has been solidified. Western Australia is very important to me, both personally and professionally,” said Mr Spence “Our vision has been designed to honour every aspect of the stark natural beauty and history of Rottnest Island and will garner global media and industry attention to Western Australia. It has long been my dream to create a world-class resort on the island complete with a wide array of amenities and facilities and to share this with both Western Australia and a global audience of sophisticated leisure travellers who appreciate its history and stunning vistas, and will revel in the fun of its laidback luxury, where you can simply get lost or maybe – in the process – find yourself all over again. At Karma Resorts – life’s an adventure! Our philosophy pairs perfectly with Rottnest Island.”
The resort will be open to all visitors on Rottnest Island and will include including 80 new accommodation units, Beach Club licensed bar and restaurant/café and beverage venue swimming pool and amenities day spa and treatment rooms and facilities kids club gym and personal training facilities retail outlet/gift shop conference and meeting rooms and facilities.
As part of the deal the former Aboriginal jail, known as the Quod, will no longer be used as holiday accommodation.
Building work is due to start next year and should be completed by the summer of 2018. The current Lodge will operate as normal while the new lodge is being built.
An important holiday destination for over 50 years, Rottnest Island is home to some of the finest beaches and bays in the world, with a choice of over 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays. The island is located 18km off the coast of Western Australia, near Fremantle.
Since Karma Resorts took over the lease of Rottnest Lodge in 2011, it is the choice for premier accommodation on Rottnest Island. Along with offering destination dining at Riva, its quality restaurant showcasing the region’s fresh produce, Rottnest Lodge features a choice of quality hotel-style apartments, sumptuous suites with private facilities and comfortable rooms. Karma Spa at Rottnest Lodge is the island’s prime wellness and relaxation destination, with a boutique menu of bespoke treatments. Rottnest Lodge has played host to a program of fabulous events such as top DJ’s, fashion shows, wine weekends and Karma Spa retreats throughout the year.
Further demonstrating its commitment to Rottnest Island and Western Australian Tourism, Karma Royal Group recently announced the naming rights sponsorship of the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim. Commencing this year the iconic sporting event will be known as the Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim.
Regarded as the leading and most innovative holiday ownership company in Asia, Royal Resorts is a unique holiday ownership club that offers its members access to a total of 600 apartments spanning 14 sumptuous resorts, a rich and varied portfolio of holiday properties around the globe.
