It’s one year since the doors opened at HOLA, Eumundi’s boutique hotel accommodation that celebrates the talent of local Sunshine Coast artists.
Head honcho at HOLA Nicky Thomas said the team was proud to have welcomed guests from far and wide to the 15-room accommodation escape that is HOLA, an acronym for House of Local Art.
“It’s been an exciting first year for us, with guests from all corners of the country and the globe discovering us – all keen to soak up the beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and immerse themselves in the village renowned for creativity and that relaxed Eumundi vibe,” Nicky said.
“It’s been a pleasure to have looked after guests from all states and territories, many New Zealanders, and as far afield as Portugal, the USA and South Africa – with a clear increase in international guests in more recent months.
“It’s great to see so many South East Queenslanders joining us for a mini break – an easy drive getaway for many – and especially lovely to welcome local Sunny Coasters treating themselves to a staycation.”
The room décor and styling is contemporary chic with a Eumundi laid-back spirit (authentic timber furniture, natural linen soft furnishings, bamboo and cotton throws) but it’s the creative groove and artworks that make HOLA a truly memorable accommodation space.
Each room is home to its own collection of original local art – canvases on the walls, handmade basins in the bathrooms, ceramics on the benches, even quirky hand-made do not disturb signs, alongside sculptures in the gardens and around the hotel.
There are some 45 original artworks hanging on the walls of the hotel, more than 100 individual ceramic pieces and 13 sculptures and installations.
“Being able to showcase the work of local artists is what we’re all about,” Nicky said.
“We get a huge buzz from sharing artist and gallery contacts with guests keen to discover more or commission pieces for themselves.”
The hotel is positioned perfectly to soak up the very best Eumundi has to offer, next door to the iconic Imperial Hotel, Eumundi Distillers and Eumundi Brewery and across from the world-famous Eumundi Markets.
For bookings and further information, visit holaeumundi.com.au or call 5442 8361.
