Salter Brothers Hospitality has confirmed that two regional properties will join its Ardour Hotels & Estates collection in 2026. Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, and Kingsford The Barossa in South Australia will be rebranded under the Ardour name.
Spicers Guesthouse will become Ardour Guesthouse Hunter Valley, while Kingsford The Barossa will be renamed Ardour Kingsford Barossa. Both properties are located in established wine regions and are part of Salter Brothers Hospitality’s existing portfolio.
The announcement follows confirmation that Ardour Hotels & Estates will launch in 2026 with Ardour Milton Park Bowral and Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains. Both properties are undergoing refurbishment works and are scheduled to reopen under the Ardour brand.
Salter Brothers Hospitality stated the Ardour collection will focus on heritage estates in regional locations. The portfolio will include accommodation, dining, wellness facilities and event spaces, with offerings shaped by the characteristics of each location.
The Ardour brand introduces a set of standardised service elements across its properties. These include hosted guest experiences, scheduled social gatherings and curated local activities developed with regional partners. Wellness facilities will vary by location and may include in-room treatments and dedicated spa or activity spaces.
Ardour Milton Park Bowral is scheduled to be the first property to open under the new brand from February 2026. Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains, Ardour Guesthouse Hunter Valley and Ardour Kingsford Barossa are expected to follow later in the year.
“Ardour is about elevating Australia’s most extraordinary places into destinations of global calibre. We’re not simply creating hotels, we’re shaping experiences that celebrate the beauty, culture and authenticity of each region,” said Tash Tobias, CEO of Salter Brothers Hospitality.
