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The Hunter Valley is set to welcome its first new-build luxury resort in more than two decades with the opening of Laval Hunter Valley in late 2027, rising across the hills of the historic Lindeman Estate in Pokolbin.
Developed by private hotel owner HVL Hotels, the 165-acre property will comprise 65 pavilion-style villas positioned among the vines with sweeping 360-degree views. Guests will be able to fly in and out via private helicopter, while an ambitious food, wine and wellness offering is designed to place the resort firmly on the luxury travel map.
The culinary program will be led by chef Justin North (Bécasse, Plan B), with the wine direction overseen by expert Jon Osbeiston (Ultimo Wine Centre). Elsewhere, the resort will feature large-scale installations by acclaimed Sydney artists Gillie & Marc, a two-storey longevity-focused spa, a red-tiled outdoor pool overlooking Shiraz vines, and personalised butler service.
The villas
Laval’s 65 luxury villas will be scattered throughout the vineyard, including a Wabi Sabi-inspired Presidential Villa shaped by sculptural architecture and residential-style interiors.
Integrated technology will allow guests to check in from anywhere on the property and access dedicated butler service throughout their stay. Each villa will also feature curated artworks by Gillie & Marc.
The food and drink program
Led by revered chef and author, Justin North, Laval’s culinary program offers guests something new with every visit, with menus drawing influence from Provence, coastal Spain, Southern Italy and, at times, Japan. Signature restaurant Vallery will be built around an à la carte format, supported by the on-site kitchen garden supplying unique produce and local botanicals.
Poolside venue La Vida will focus on Cali-Mex flavours, while the Lobby Bar is intended as an all-day gathering space for aperitifs, nightcaps and share-style plates.
The wine program, curated by Jon Osbeiston, will include rare private collections, Coravin pours by the glass and a cellar spanning 10,000 bottles across a 1,000-label list, with a strong emphasis on Hunter Valley Shiraz and Semillon.
The spa
Set across two levels and spanning 1,000 square metres, Veraia Spa will house 15 treatment rooms dedicated to recovery and regenerative wellness. Treatments will include medical-grade therapies, salt and sauna rooms overlooking the vineyards, as well as landscaped meditation meadows, sensory gardens and outdoor yoga platforms for a holistic experience.
Laval Hunter Valley is slated to open in the second half of 2027. For more information, head to their website.
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