Queenscliff Hotel reopens after historic restoration

The historic Queenscliff Hotel in Victoria has reopened following a three-year restoration and a seven-year closure. A landmark on the seaside town’s main street since 1888, the building is a notable example of late-Victorian seaside architecture, originally designed by the firm Reed, Henderson & Smart.

Owned by Rob and Tammy Charter, who acquired the property in 2022, the project focused on preserving the hotel’s heritage character, including its turreted tower and ornate ironwork. The restoration was completed by Geelong builder Matt Wilson in consultation with Heritage Victoria and the Borough of Queenscliffe, featuring interiors by Molecule Studio and landscaping by InStyle Gardens.

The reopening marks a milestone in the transformation of the Bellarine Peninsula, which is evolving from a traditional day-trip destination into a more sophisticated culinary and hospitality region.