For the team at Hotel Sorrento, a venue that usually operates 364 days a year – every day except Christmas – closing for more than six months in 2020 was strange.
After a lengthy hiatus, the Mornington Peninsula institution, which is perched on a clifftop overlooking Port Phillip Bay, recently reopened its doors to those within its lockdown radius.
But – as of today – the 25-kilometre travel limit and the “ring of steel” between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria have been scrapped, which means the summery spot is now accessible to everyone in the state.
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SIGN UPYou can lap up the salty sea air and glistening views of the bay across three socially distanced outdoor spaces: The Lawn, a breezy new beer garden; the Rooftop Bar, one of the best vantage points in Sorrento; and the open-air Salt bar, which has two private booths.
As the seaside hotel eases back into operation, find a Mexican-inspired street-food menu featuring slaw-filled fish tacos and herby barbequed-brisket tacos, crisp barramundi salad, spicy Margaritas and more – all available for dine-in or takeaway.
And if you want to make a whole weekend of it, stay on-site in one of the hotel’s light and airy rooms (many of which have bay views).
The third-generation family business has also been working on a huge development during lockdown, which will open in summer 2021. Expect 52 luxe suites, a wellness spa and gym, a 25-metre lap pool and a new conference facility.
Book a room or a table for up to six here.
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