29 Jan 2026
Tags: Ardour Hotels & Estates, Salter Brothers Hospitality, Southern Highlands, Bowral, Horderns Restaurant, The Polo Bar
28 January 2026 -- Ardour Milton Park Bowral will officially open its doors on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, unveiling the next chapter for the storied Southern Highlands estate celebrating the launch with an exclusive offer for a limited time to welcome its first guests.
Exclusive Opening Offer*
Be among the first to stay at Ardour Milton Park Bowral and receive a complimentary glass of Taittinger Champagne, a $100 hotel credit, breakfast for two and a 12pm late checkout, for stays from February 2nd, 2026. Bookings are now live. *Terms and conditions apply.
A multi-million-dollar renovation reveals a new vision for the heritage icon, presenting a luxuriously transformed hotel with an elegant arrival experience, transformed guestrooms, dining and social spaces and a design narrative that adds contemporary allure while honouring the property's historic soul.
The hotel's reopening introduces its signature dining destinations; Horderns and The Polo Bar, with The Polo Bar's dedicated charcuterie room and spa and wellness offering, Èliva Bowral, to follow shortly after. Bookings are now live, inviting guests to be among the first to experience the renewed estate.
Ardour Milton Park Bowral general manager David McDonald said: “We are eager to welcome guests back to Milton Park to showcase the depth of care that has gone into every detail, from the accommodation, our new spa offering to the dining experience at Horderns. This is just the beginning, with The Polo Bar's charcuterie room and our new Èliva Wellness Spa set to follow and further enrich the guest experience”.
Originally established in 1910, Milton Park has long been a cherished landmark of the Southern Highlands. Its transformation into Ardour Milton Park Bowral signals the debut of Ardour Hotels & Estates, a new collection of immersive luxury retreats in Australia's most compelling regional destinations.
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Ardour Milton Park Bowral
200 Horderns Road, Bowral NSW 2576
Exclusive Opening Offer: https://www.worldsapart.club/ardour/miltonpark/offers/discover-ardour-bowral
For further information, images or interview requests, please contact:
Nicole Ford
Public Relations & Communications Manager
Salter Brothers Hospitality
About Ardour Hotels & Estates
Launching in 2026, Ardour Hotels & Estates is set to become a curated portfolio of boutique luxury lifestyle destinations designed for immersive shared experiences in Australia's most iconic regional and natural locations. A Salter Brothers Hospitality brand, Ardour redefines regional luxury by offering elevated accommodations paired with exceptional dining and beverage, indulgent spa and wellness offerings, and epicurean food and beverage experiences. Crafted for couples, families, and corporate gatherings alike, Ardour properties are purpose-built to foster connection through curated rituals, seasonal menus, captivating landscapes, and unexpected moments of magic. Each hotel and estate is designed in harmony with its surrounding terroir and shaped by passionate hospitality professionals, creating spaces where milestones become memories and everyday escapes are transformed into something truly extraordinary. With an unwavering commitment to community, sustainability, and place, Ardour is where meaningful celebrations and restorative moments coexist, wrapped in warmth, refinement, and soul. Ardour Hotels & Estates invites guests to escape, reconnect and celebrate in a new kind of luxury: one best shared.
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) is a leading Australian luxury hospitality company and the largest operator of luxury retreat hotels in Australia. Committed to creating unforgettable experiences for discerning travellers, SBH proudly operates a portfolio of prestigious hospitality and lifestyle brands across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia including unified booking platform Worlds Apart, renowned Spicers Retreats, Bannisters Group, Ardour Hotels & Estates and new luxury Day Spa and wellness brand, Èliva (launching in 2026).The SBH portfolio comprises 19 luxury retreats, hotels and lodges, complemented by 29 award winning restaurants and a collection of luxury day spas. The company embraces its vision of “Tend to Grow,” nurturing both people and business objectives, and delivering exceptional value to its investors and partners.
