The Sebel Yarrawonga to Open 1 November; Rebecca Russell Appointed GM

Accor has confirmed that The Sebel Yarrawonga, located in the picturesque Murray River region adjacent to Silverwoods Golf and Lifestyle Resort, will open its doors to guests on 1 November, following the recent relaxation of restrictions for regional Victoria.

Situated an hours’ drive from Albury town centre, a three-hour drive from Melbourne and five hours from Sydney, The Sebel Yarrawonga, will offer 63 rooms and apartments, with a further 54 rooms expected in stage 2 of the development scheduled for 2022/2023.

The Sebel Yarrawonga will initially open two of its three F&B venues – Stock & Barrel bar and casual dining and Sunset Pool Bar – with Elizabeth’s fine dining restaurant and functions set to open in December.

Simon McGrath AM, Chief Executive Officer for Accor Pacific, said, “We are excited to bring The Sebel brand to Victoria’s Murray River region and are confident The Sebel Yarrawonga will deliver exceptional accommodation and an outstanding service experience for our valued guests. Trusted brands, like The Sebel, bring quality and credibility to the serviced apartments sector, which has been rapidly growing in popularity. We are expecting to see a boom in this area, particularly in the current climate, as serviced apartments limit unnecessary contact with other guests and offer a safe and secure way to travel. Accor continues to expand its offerings in Australia. The Pacific is a strong region and the future of travel is bright.”

Rebecca Russell has been appointed General Manager of The Sebel Yarrawonga following a stellar career spanning six years with Accor Hotels.

She was earmarked for the group’s leadership program in 2014 and since then has worked across the Accor network managing hotels and resorts in North Queensland, Sydney, Alice Springs and regional NSW before being appointed to manage the Accor-branded The Sebel Yarrawonga.

“We can’t wait to welcome our first customers and guests through to experience The Sebel Yarrawonga – it has been a challenging year but we are finally ready to see the hotel buzzing with locals and regional travellers and eventually, guests from Melbourne and interstate,” said Rebecca. “The restrictions have made it a little more difficult to recruit the team at the moment. Initially, customers and guests can enjoy gatherings at Stock & Barrel and the Sunset Bar until Elizabeth’s is open for business. We will, of course, be compliant to any restrictions in place for the safety of guests and staff.”

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