Perched above the pine- and pandanus-fringed shoreline of Burleigh Heads, Haven is the new restaurant and beach club redefining the rhythm of coastal dining on the southern Gold Coast. Led by Executive Chef Aaron Teece (formerly of EST., Felix, Manly Pavilion, and Studio Neon founder), the venue offers a refined yet relaxed all-day experience where provenance meets play.

Spanning a third-floor dining room, pool club, private cabanas and sunset bar at Mondrian Gold Coast, Haven is designed to shift with the day, from sun-drenched lunches to twilight drinks and lively evenings. The venue combines effortless hospitality with a sense of occasion, elevated by Pacific Ocean views and a soundtrack of curated playlists, DJs and live performances.

The cuisine is grounded in the coastline, with menus shaped by seafood from Cairns, the Sunshine Coast and Northern New South Wales, alongside premium paddock-sourced meats and seasonal produce from the hinterland. A woodfire grill sits at the heart of the kitchen, adding depth and character to dishes across both the restaurant and poolside menus.

“I want people to feel the season and the source with every bite, because when ingredients are respected, simplicity speaks loudest,” Aaron said. “We're not trying to overwork anything — the quality of the produce does the talking. It's all about creating food that feels grounded but still sparks a sense of occasion in this beautiful part of the world.”

Aaron brings a sharp focus to regional sourcing and open-flame technique, drawing on a career across some of Australia's most respected kitchens. At Haven, he's created a menu that's polished but approachable: raw bar offerings, share plates and fresh, expressive flavours designed to suit the coastal pace and interiors by Sydney-based Alexander &CO.

The drinks list follows suit. Guests should expect an extensive champagne selection, Australian and international wines, a coastal-inspired cocktail program and a dedicated agave menu featuring tequila, mezcal, raicilla and bacanora. Drinks are poured throughout the venue, whether poolside in a cabana, at the sunset bar or over lunch in the restaurant.

Drifting from midday to moonlight, Haven invites a slower kind of dining, anchored in place, led by the seasons and touched by the sea. It's a space designed not just to be seen, but felt. Haven will begin to welcome guests from 5 June at its home within Mondrian Gold Coast – the first Mondrian hotel in Australia, powered by Ennismore in collaboration with Vitale Property Group.

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For more information and reservations, visit: havenburleighheads.com.

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About Haven

Perched above the shoreline of Burleigh Heads, Haven, a new restaurant and beach club redefining coastal dining on the southern Gold Coast, opened in 2025. It moves effortlessly from long lunches to sunset cocktails and lively evenings, with a dining room, pool club, private cabanas and a sunset bar designed to shift with the day. Led by Executive Chef Aaron Teece, Haven blends laid-back luxury, ocean views and produce-driven menus grounded in the region.

Haven is located within Mondrian Gold Coast – the first Australian location from the hotel brand, developed by Ennismore in collaboration with Vitale Property Group. havenburleighheads.com.

About Ennismore

Ennismore is a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021, creating a new autonomous entity and the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, with Accor holding a majority shareholding. Ennismore comprises three business units: a lifestyle collective rooted in culture and community, immersive resorts creating havens for escapism and entertainment led by Rixos, and iconic luxury venues pioneering the art of French hospitality by Paris Society.

Ennismore has an unrivalled ecosystem of 17 brands with 145 operating hotels, resorts, and branded residences, 139 in the pipeline, 76 iconic venues, and over 300 restaurants and nightlife destinations. Ennismore operates hotels in over 30 countries with 30,000 team members. Ennismore has four dedicated in-house studios, including Carte Blanched, F&B concepts; AIME Studios, interior & graphic design; a Digital Product & Tech Innovation Lab; and the Partnerships Studio. Dis-loyalty is Ennismore's travel and food membership dedicated to lifestyle. Ennismore is committed to positively impacting the world, with a key focus on creating inclusive communities among its teams and in the places it calls home. ennismore.com.

About Vitale Property Group

Vitale Property Group is a family-owned Australian property company shaping destinations across the industrial, residential and hospitality sectors, including Mondrian Gold Coast. The team creates spaces of significance designed to drive enduring value, transforming landscapes into remarkable environments through strategic development, design excellence and experience-driven delivery.

Balancing vision with precision, the group manages the property lifecycle — from site selection to visionary asset management — with commercial insight and world-class expertise. The result is elevated experiences and new benchmarks across every project. vitalepropertygroup.com