Boutique hotel for Queen St
By Jil Hogan
A NEW boutique hotel could soon transform Queen Street in Murwillumbah, with a $4.9 million development application submitted for the construction of the Somni Inn.
The three-storey hotel is proposed for 15a Queen Street, replacing the current building, which housed the former Handyware store.
Murwillumbah-based company Blankslate acquired the site for $825,000 back in April 2023. Planners North, based in Byron Bay, officially lodged the development application with Tweed Shire Council on September 26, seeking approval for the demolition of the existing commercial building and the construction of a brand-new hotel.
metre brick and metal-roof structure to make way for a modern, multi-purpose building.
The proposed 17-room hotel, designed by DFJ Architects, will feature a mix of guest amenities and cultural spaces The redevelopment involves demolishing the current 326-square-
According to the plans, the hotel’s ground floor would be a focal point for both guests and the public, incorporating a small street-facing gallery alongside an at-grade car park with spaces for three vehicles and bicycle parking. A courtyard would serve as a central entry point, leading
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to a lobby and lounge area.
The first level of the hotel would feature guest facilities such as a sauna, massage rooms, baths, and an onsenstyle bathhouse, while four hotel suites would also occupy this floor.
The second and third levels would be entirely devoted to accommodation. Plans show the second floor with eight suites, while the top level would house the final five rooms, completing the 17-room configuration.
Developers are seeking a minor height variation to the local limit, requesting council approval to build up to 13.2 metres, slightly exceeding the existing 12.54-metre restriction.
Pending council approval, the Somni Inn would join a growing list of modern developments reshaping the Tweed region, offering boutique accommodation while contributing to the vibrancy of Queen Street.
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An artist's impression submitted as part of the development application for The Somni Inn in Murwillumbah.
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10A Burrawong Court was built in 2019, a modern two level home, comprising 3 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, living areas on both floors and undercover parking for up to 4 vehicles, including room for the caravan. The thoughtful design and layout of the residence provides the option of fully self contained living downstairs.
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It seems crazy this unique acreage opportunity exists 15 minutes from the beach and even closer to schools and shopping centres.
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Set far forward on a prime 910m2 allotment, you will be drawn towards the tranquil still waters that form an everchanging picturesque backdrop to your everyday lifestyle.
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