Following a massive five-year renovation, Hotel Sorrento unveiled a chic new look in 2025 and set a new benchmark for coastal luxury in Victoria. Now, the Mornington Peninsula's uber-cool, world-class boutique resort has expanded its offerings with a refreshed Dining Room serving Mediterranean plates, fresh seafood, and coastal beach house vibes. The pub has been in the Pitt family's hands since 1981 and it's undergone extensive transformations over three generations, including this latest multi-phase project. First, the development added luxury accommodation, a pool, and spa and wellness facilities. Then, a New York-style Lobby Bar, an open-air wellness terrace, conference and event facilities, and several new luxury suites. "We've built the Dining Room around the food we love to eat. It's fresh and classic dishes done well – the kind of food you crave after a day spent at the beach. We want guests to feel like they're at their beach house: grab a table or stool at the bar and let us do the rest," says Myles Pitt, Director of Hotel Sorrento. With its timber curves and retro elegance, the new Dining Room takes its cues from the Riva runabout speedboats of Lake Como And like the Lobby Bar, which inspired by The Bowery Hotel in New York, Six Degrees Architects redesigned the space. Developed by Executive Chef Beth Candy, the reinvigorated menu leans towards group dining – think long leisurely lunches and unrushed dinners. Fresh seafood is a core focus, with the likes of grilled local scallops, wood-fired whole market fish, crudo of the day, fettuccine with mussels and caviar served with the works. Pub staples remain, alongside a selection of grass-fed Angus steaks cooked over the woodfire. As part of this new reveal, Hotel Sorrento's Cantonese restaurant shihuisi has also introduced a hidden speakeasy. Charlie Foo. The 20-seater is the perfect spot for intimate dinners, celebrations, or parties, with a little extra privacy. Upstairs, the hotel's open-air terrace complements the hotel's wellness offering at Marlo Spa. With sea views, a travertine yoga deck wrapped in lush greenery and sun-soaked, laid-back vibes, it'll be a great spot to settle in over summer. "As a family, we are thrilled to provide an offering that reflects what we love — not only spaces for people to connect and celebrate, but also an opportunity to invest in their health and wellbeing. We are passionate about balance, and Hotel Sorrento certainly now provides that," says Marcus Pitt, Director at Hotel Sorrento. Images: Supplied.
