Reviving the retro motel for the modern traveller, The Isla will open its doors in April, welcoming tourists to a luxurious coastal escape, with a nod to the slick style of the 80’s and a great sense of nostalgia.
The boutique motel has been redesigned to feature 18 guest rooms, including three guest suits, with ocean views available and even a private pool. The communal pool and pool lounge is fitted out with retro cool, from the day beds and tall standing umbrellas. Instead of a minibar, guests can visit the Cantina, a new concept where bespoke vending machines offer carefully curated and locally sourced artisan products, such as Dangerous Ales Beer, Poor Toms Gin cocktails and ST Ali espresso martinis.
“Many travellers are likely to have fond memories of Batemans Bay from decades gone. The Isla was created to provide a stylish and exciting new environment from which to rediscover the area,” says Co-Founder, Yanna Dascarolis.
In a town where community matters, The Isla proudly champions the local. Designed by award-winning architects THOSE, and a team of founders based within an hour and a half of the popular holiday destination, The Isla plays up the sentimentality of Batemans Bay’s coastal surrounds. Accentuated with sunset hues and natural textures, the group added a touch of their own European roots, pairing the design with deep indigo blues to mimic the sea of the Spanish coastline.
“I have fond memories of holidays in Batemans Bay as a kid and since having children on our own, we’ve fallen back in love with the beautiful untouched Australian beaches and warm community. It was important for us to keep in touch with the things we love about Batemans Bay and create something that was a fitting reflection of its charm,” says Dascarolis.
Located just minutes away from the beach, the motel is surrounded by some of the world’s best oysters and picturesque walking tracks, making it the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday on the South Coast.
The Isla is now taking bookings at www.theisla.com.au
