News Articles for Karma Resorts

The international luxury accommodation group formerly behind Rottnest Lodge has brought a $20 million plan for a resort in Margaret River back to life, two decades on from acquiring the site.

Place Development Australia, GPA and Sirona Capital have been selected as the preferred proponents to redevelop the Rottnest Island Lodge site.

While Perth's CBD hotels are struggling, many accommodation providers around WA are faring well, if they can find enough staff.

After three failed attempts to develop a new resort on Rottnest Island, most hoteliers would give up but not John Spence.

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Karma Resorts' plan to spend $20 million redeveloping the Rottnest Lodge into a resort-style hotel are a step closer to being realised, with lease negotiations finalised with the state government today.

Tourists may soon get another option for lodging at Rottnest Island, with the state government putting out the call for operators to develop a resort and marina at Thomson Bay.