The iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel, one of Australia’s most celebrated heritage hotels, has been offered for sale via an International Expression of Interest campaign managed by specialist hotel brokerage firm HTL Property. The landmark Blue Mountains property presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Australia’s most recognised heritage hospitality assets.

Commanding an extraordinary position along the escarpment overlooking the Megalong Valley, the Hydro Majestic combines more than 120 years of history with an established hospitality operation and significant potential for future growth.

Located approximately 90 minutes from Sydney within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, the hotel comprises 84 guest rooms and suites and is recognised for its distinctive Art Deco architecture, dramatic setting and enduring place in Australian tourism history.

The property’s food and beverage offering is central to the destination experience. The Wintergarden Restaurant is renowned for its High Tea and panoramic views across the Blue Mountains, complemented by Salon du Thé and the Boiler House Café, located within the hotel’s historic former power station.

Originally opened in 1904 by retail visionary Mark Foy as Australia’s first hydropathic health retreat, the Hydro Majestic has played a distinctive role in the evolution of Australian hospitality and tourism. Over its history, the hotel has welcomed prominent guests including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Australia’s first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton. Today, guests continue to experience this rich legacy through guided heritage tours, showcasing the meticulously preserved Casino Lobby, its magnificent domed ceiling and the grand Majestic Ballroom.

The property also holds a valuable hotel licence, providing scope for the future introduction of gaming entitlements, subject to regulatory approvals. In addition, the expansive landholding presents further opportunities for strategic enhancement and value creation.

A landmark hospitality investment opportunity

Beyond its history and established operations, the Hydro Majestic represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Australia’s true landmark hotels. Supported by continued growth in domestic and international visitation to the Blue Mountains, together with Australia’s expanding luxury travel market, the property is well positioned for long-term capital appreciation and operational growth.

Steven Skarott, Director of Hotels at Salter Brothers said, “The sale represents the next stage in the evolution of the Hydro Majestic, a truly unique and extraordinary Australian hospitality asset. Its rich history, substantial landholding and stunning position overlooking the Megalong Valley make it unlike any other hotel in the Blue Mountains. Since acquiring the property, Salter Brothers has been proud to contribute to its ongoing story and strengthen its position as a leading Blue Mountains destination. With established operations and multiple value-add opportunities, we believe the hotel is well placed for a new owner to build on these strong foundations and take the property into its next chapter.”

“While already a powerful cash-flowing business, The Hydro Majestic offers significant upside,” said HTL Property’s APAC Managing Director of Capital Markets, Mark Durran. “With the prospect of adding an additional 91 suites, delivering an approved state-of-the-art conference facility, activating currently inactive surplus land or reinstating the Roadhouse bar operation, the scope to drive incremental visitation is pronounced. Genuine additional revenue levers such as these support the opportunity to further enhance the scale and value of this iconic Australian hotel asset,” Durran said.

“Few hospitality assets possess the recognition, history and architectural significance of the Hydro Majestic. It is one of those rare properties that transcends traditional hotel investment; it is a genuine Australian institution,” said HTL Property Director, Nic Simarro.

“The hotel’s uninterrupted position overlooking the Megalong Valley is simply extraordinary, while its proximity to Sydney places it within easy reach of one of the country’s largest and wealthiest populations,” Simarro added.

The property also offers longer-term potential to explore additional tourism experiences, further strengthening its position as a destination in its own right.

HTL Property National Accommodation Managing Director Andrew Jackson said “the scale of the site created an opportunity to consider how the Hydro Majestic could evolve over the longer term. There is an opportunity to explore how the broader destination could be enhanced over time, bringing together accommodation, dining, events and tourism experiences in a way that builds upon the natural setting of the Hydro Majestic,” Jackson said.

The sale comes amid continued domestic and international interest in the Blue Mountains, alongside growing demand for distinctive, experience-led hospitality assets.

Managed exclusively by HTL Property, the Hydro Majestic Hotel is being offered for sale via an International Expression of Interest campaign, concluding 24 September 2026.