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Monarto Rising - 5 Star Luxury Hotel and Glamping (Monarto Safari Park)

JLL Hotels & Hospitality, with Transaction Management by Advise Transact, have been exclusively appointed to offer For Sale the Monarto Hotel & Glamping development. Located within Monarto Safari Park, this exciting near-complete development presents an immediate opportunity to acquire and operate a state-of-the-art hotel with significant destination hotel potential.

An exceptional highlight of the hotel development is its desirable location within major demand driver – Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range safari experience outside of Africa. The accommodation operator, working in partnership with Monarto Safari Park staff, will provide hotel and glamping guests the opportunity to participate in exclusive sunrise and sunset African style safari tours.

The Monarto Hotel and Glamping Development is a luxury offering situated on Monarto Road, and directly within Monarto Safari Park. The large 65.66 Ha (656,600 sqm) freehold site is being developed into an innovative accommodation offering that seamlessly blends modern luxury finishes with the rustic charm of an African wilderness escape.

The development features a modern, design-led hotel, by leading Adelaide-based architects - Intro Architecture, to offer nature-based serenity and unique views of the safari park’s exotic wildlife.

For an even more immersive experience, there are 20 luxury glamping tents, each poised on raised platforms to provide panoramic views of the surrounding African plains.

A centerpiece of the development is its visitor lodge with resort-style amenities, including a gourmet restaurant and refreshing plunge pools, all with breathtaking views of the majestic African-inspired landscape.

The hotel will offer a total of 78 spacious guest rooms & suites across three floors, including 2 two-bedroom family suites, 8 one-bedroom suites, and 2 rooms with balconies. It will also house a variety of amenities including a day spa, 2 swimming pools with a pool bar & café, a restaurant & bar, and a conference room.

The glamping component features a total of 20 glamping tents comprising 2 family tents, 2 DDA tents, and 16 standard tents, with room to incorporate additional tents in the future. The glamping component will also have its own visitor lodge with resort-style amenities including a gourmet restaurant, plunge pools, lounge area.

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Journey Beyond to manage and operate Monarto Safari Resort
A luxury resort overlooking an African-inspired landscape, complete with the animals, will soon be open for bookings.


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Luxury tourism operator Journey Beyond will manage and operate the new Monarto Safari Resort, which is now due to officially open on May 28.

The resort will have 78 guest rooms in the hotel and 20 luxury tents in the safari lodge, overlooking the plains of the new Wild Africa precinct of the 1500ha Monarto Safari Park which is home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles.

The park has one of Australia’s largest lion prides, giraffe herds and is soon to host a herd of Asian elephants.

Monarto Safari Resort is due to officially open on May 28.
Premium safari tours will be available for resort guests using custom safari vehicles for dawn and dusk exploration across the plains among free roaming herds of African animals.

Chris Tallent, chief executive of Journey Beyond which has brands including The Ghan, said: “With years of expertise in managing unique tourism operations in remote destinations across Australia, Journey Beyond is exceptionally well-placed to manage this cutting-edge new build.”

The resort also will feature a spa with treatment rooms, two pools, a thermal plunge pool, ice bath, sauna, conference facilities and restaurants, in a park so big it could fit every major Australian zoo and still had land left over.

Zoos South Australia chief executive Elaine Bensted welcomed the partnership.

“Journey Beyond’s extensive knowledge of regional tourism, coupled with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation, will ensure the resort will become a premier destination for nature enthusiasts,” she said.

Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison noted the resort will add another unique attraction to the state “giving visitors more reasons to choose South Australia for their next holiday.”

Executive general manager of Journey Beyond, David Donald said: “I invite you to stay wild, the resort is nestled within Monarto Safari Park and Wild Africa precincts, situated in the heart of the picturesque Murraylands offering breathtaking waterhole views and an unparalleled escape into nature’s embrace.

“It is more than a hotel, it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic wildlife experiences.

“Here, you can connect with wild Africa, witness the beauty of diverse species and indulge in the serenity of your surroundings, making your stay a truly unforgettable adventure.”

Bookings open from February 3.

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