Cockburn revamped as IHG Hotels & Resorts will open a new 170-room Holiday Inn Express
WA is about to get Australia’s first Holiday Inn Express as part of a major new development south of Perth.
The residential and hotel complex will be built in Cockburn by IHG Hotels & Resorts in partnership with property developer SKS Group.
The 170-room hotel tower will form part of a new mixed-use project that also includes a separate residential tower.
It is planned to open in September 2026.
Matt Tripolone, IHG’s general manager of Australasia and Pacific hotels, said he was excited about the benefits of opening the inn in such a strategic and central location, approximately 26km south of the Perth CBD.
“Holiday Inn Express Cockburn is a strategically important addition to IHG’s Western Australia portfolio,” he said.
“It is our pleasure to partner with SKS Group on the development of the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Australia, a collaboration that reflects our shared ambition to create long-term value and strengthen our presence in key growth markets.”
The hotel will be close to key economic drivers in Western Australia, such as the industrial Australian Maritime Complex and the technologically advanced Murdoch medical precinct.
IHG is a global hospitality company spanning 20 hotel brands spanning 100 countries.
Mr. Tripolone said there were no plans to slow the expansion.
“At IHG, we continue to focus on expanding our portfolio of globally recognized brands that drive business success,” he said.
“This signing underscores Holiday Inn Express’ strong appeal to owners seeking a proven, efficient operating model that delivers impressive returns while meeting the evolving needs of today’s traveler.”
SKS Group chief financial officer Eugene Lim said the partnership with IHG was promising.
“Our confidence in IHG’s ability to deliver strong business results has led us to reposition this development as Holiday Inn Express,” he said.
“The brand’s proven track record, strong distribution platform and impressive value proposition make it an ideal choice for both our investment strategy and this location.
“We look forward to welcoming guests through our doors later this year.”
