La Vie Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury resort portfolio through landmark collaboration with Marriott International and Well Smart Group
27 May 2026: Marriott International has entered into a formal agreement with Well Smart Group and La Vie Hotels and Resorts to introduce the Le Méridien brand to Lindeman Island in Queensland’s Whitsundays.
The signing represents a significant moment for La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the property’s appointed management company, and marks their inaugural collaboration with Marriott International as part of the triptide agreement.
Expected to reopen in late 2027 following a transformative AU$60 million redevelopment by Singapore-based real estate company Well Smart Group, the resort will bring the globally recognised Le Méridien brand to the Whitsundays for the first time.
Located on a spectacular 70-hectare beachfront site on Lindeman Island, the resort is poised to become one of Australia’s most exciting luxury lifestyle destinations. The property, which originally closed in 2012, is being reimagined as a contemporary island retreat blending sophisticated design, elevated hospitality, and immersive guest experiences.
Under La Vie Hotels & Resorts’ management, Le Méridien Lindeman Island Resort & Spa is expected to feature 200 premium guest rooms and 9 suites, two restaurants, a lobby lounge and bar, extensive event facilities, a resort pool, fitness centre, Explore Spa by Le Méridien, tennis courts, Kids Club, and a range of recreational offerings including water sports, indoor golf facilities, and an archery range.
“This is a truly landmark moment, not just for Lindeman Island, but for La Vie Hotels & Resorts. Working with Marriott International to bring Le Méridien to the Whitsundays marks our first collaboration, we could not be more proud of what that means for this project. The Marriott Bonvoy platform gives Lindeman Island immediate access to a global audience of hundreds of millions of loyal travellers, and Le Méridien’s creative, design-led identity is a natural match for the extraordinary natural beauty we are restoring here. This is the beginning of an exciting new stage for the project, and we look forward to building a strong and enduring business relationship with Marriott International as we bring this iconic Australian destination back to life.” said La Vie CEO Jerry Xu.
“Our vision is to create a world-class island experience that balances exceptional hospitality with the natural beauty and heritage of the Whitsundays. Through the strength of the Marriott Bonvoy platform and Le Méridien’s globally recognised lifestyle positioning, we believe the resort will become a flagship destination for both domestic and international travellers,” he added.
“Our first collaboration with La Vie Hotels & Resorts and Well Smart Group is an exciting milestone for Marriott International, which will see us debut the Le Méridien brand in Queensland. We are excited about the potential for Marriott’s leading distribution platforms and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme, which now has nearly 283 million members, to elevate the global profile and appeal of this remarkable destination.” says Richard Crawford, Marriott International’s Vice President Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Jack Jia, Director of Well Smart Group said “Securing Le Méridien as our hotel brand for Lindeman Island is a defining moment for this project. Le Méridien’s global reputation for design-led luxury and its celebration of culture and the good life is the perfect fit for what we are creating here in the Whitsundays. This is a destination with a proud history, and together with La Vie Hotels & Resorts and the Marriott Bonvoy platform behind us, we are confident Lindeman Island will reclaim its place as one of Australia’s most iconic resort experiences and take its rightful position on the world stage.”
Le Méridien Lindeman Island Resort & Spa will become the second Le Méridien property in Australia and will join the brand’s global portfolio of more than 120 hotels and resorts worldwide.
About La Vie Hotels and Resorts
La Vie Hotels & Resorts is a leading independent hotel management company operating across Asia Pacific. La Vie combines agility, innovation, and owner-focused collaboration to deliver outstanding guest experiences and optimises returns across every asset.
For more information please contact:
Lachlan Harris
Group Director of Commercial
Lachlan.harris@laviehotels.com
