After four years of closed doors, the Naracoorte Hotel is getting a complete renovation, which is already off and running. After an initial set of renovation plans which fell flat in 2020, new owners are poised to bring the historic hotel back to life.
As of the 21st of October, Dean Group of Hotels is the new owner of Naracoorte’s Kincraig hotel. The renovations began in October, and will be conducted over various stages. They are set to be completed in as little as 12 months.
A complete revamp is in order, with Dean Group effectively starting from scratch with the hotel’s interior. New furniture all-round, all accommodation being redone to a five-star spec, and every area in the hotel getting renovated. This is what the Naracoorte community can expect over the next 12 months.
At the time of acquisition, the pub was a complete blank canvas. Dean Group commented, “the renovations will play on the art deco styling of the period of the hotel’s opening.” Think art deco! It’s going to be grand, playing on the era of when it was built – 1930.
The group will stick with the original name, Kincraig, leaning on the heritage of the venue and its surrounding region. Nevertheless, they are planning a fresh new rebrand which acknowledges the pub’s rich history. New colour palettes, design, and art deco furniture are all in the works.
The group says, “from what we’ve gathered so far from the town, locals are looking forward to a new dining destination in Naracoorte.”
“People have already been expressing interest for the much-anticipated opening date” Dean Group said.
Naracoorte will see the Kincraig become a varied food and drink hotspot with offerings for friends, family, and kids! Brand-new dining room and front bar spaces, along with spacious function rooms are all part of the plans. The hotel will also offer a new play area to keep the kids entertained. Dean Group says the hotel will also “provide much needed five-star heritage accommodation in the area.”
The family-owned hotel group is no stranger to the pub scene. The Largs Pier Hotel, Walkers Arms Hotel and Peninsula Hotel Motel are all amongst the South Australian group’s impressive portfolio.
Dean Group’s latest acquisition, the Kincraig Hotel marks a significant boost for Naracoorte’s hospitality scene. The group’s multi-million-dollar renovation plans for the venue will prove to be a significant investment in both the hotel and the region.
The new owners will make a deliberate approach to become a pillar for the local community, providing mindful selections of the very best local food and wine.
Dean Group has owned Mount Gambier’s Macs Hotel going on 15 years, over that time forging a strong, proud connection to the Limestone Coast. Dean Group says they “plan to bring the same high level of hospitality to Naracoorte.”
Previously, the Kincraig Hotel was part-owned by Port Adelaide player, Ollie Wines, and former Port player, Angus Monfries, before being taken over by hotel operators, The Bloody Mary Group.
Home to heritage-listed caves, a beautiful swimming lake, and a whole host of wonderful pubs and eateries, the Kincraig will be wonderfully suited to the Limestone Coast destination.
We can’t wait to see these exciting new plans in action, with the new Kincraig Hotel expected to open its doors as early as October of next year!
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