Australian hospitality group Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) unveiled the revamped The Village Bondi Beach after a three-month renovation, marking the second of eight properties to undergo extensive refurbishment.
The hostel, located at 19 Lamrock Ave near Bondi Beach, now features redesigned common areas including a private guest courtyard, kitchen, movie room, and co-working spaces. The accommodation capacity has expanded to 158 beds across 55 rooms, with new Beachside Loft Rooms and updated existing rooms.
LA Co CEO Luke Moran emphasised a shift in focus based on guest feedback. “40% of guests said outdoor experiences and wellness were most important, with another 40% prioritising activities to meet new people,” Moran stated. This insight has led to an enhanced program offering, including hosted walks and beachside yoga classes.
The redesign incorporates local artwork, including a mermaid mural by Wollongong artist Bodie Jarman, and adopts a Bondi blue colour palette.
To celebrate the reopening, the hostel is offering free weekend paella cook-ups and weekly yoga classes. The Bondi to Bronte coastal walk will become a permanent activity for guests.
LA Co plans to refurbish its remaining Village properties across Australia over the next year and is expanding its Drifter hotel concept in New Zealand and Australia.
Published 14-August-2024