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• Accessible path of travel
• Accessible bathroom
• Roll-in shower

• Handicapped parking
• In-room accessibility

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has 333 guestrooms and suites in a tower block overlooking Scarborough Beach. For recreation, the hotel has a heated, outdoor lagoon-style pool and kid's wading pool. There are two floodlit tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centre with a separate weights room and steam rooms for men and women. The hotel also has some day-use rooms and a laundry for guest use (surcharges apply).

Valet parking:

AU$16–$25 per 24-hour period in undercover, secure parking.

Self parking:

AU$5–$15 per 24-hour period in undercover, secure parking.

Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has conference facilities in four separate areas covering 1,000 square metres, all covered by wireless Internet access. They include one large ballroom and a further 12 meeting rooms that can accommodate from 10 to 1,000 guests. A small, unstaffed business centre lies adjacent to the lobby and can be accessed 24 hours using guestroom keys. Click the link below for more details.

Business centre: A small, unstaffed business centre lies adjacent to the lobby and can be accessed 24 hours using guestroom keys. It has PCs with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and a printer. Photocopying and faxing can be arranged through reception. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby and conference areas at a cost of AU$1–5 per hour or AU$20–25 per 24 hours. The same fee applies to the PCs in the business centre. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The Rendezvous Observation City's ballroom on the lobby level covers 600 square metres and holds up to 1,000 guests for cocktails or 380 in classroom style. It can be divided into two equal parts and has an adjacent meeting room and function foyer. The Harbour Suite covers 600 square metres and includes several rooms and a pre-function area. Ocean Plaza has a further three meeting rooms ranging from 56 square metres to 197 square metres in size, and holding between 50 and 150 guests for cocktails or 20 to 60 guests in classroom style. The Mezzanine Level meeting area includes the 144-square-metre Coral Room (which can be divided into three) and six smaller meeting and boardrooms.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Total number of rooms - 333
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Tennis on site
• Number of floors - 23
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Multiple large conference rooms
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check-in
• Express check-out
• Fitness facilities
• Health club

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - spa treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Multiple small meeting rooms
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Secure parking
• Parking (surcharge)
• Valet parking
• Parking garage
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Secretarial services
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Television in lobby
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel has 333 guestrooms and suites occupying floors 10 to 23 of the building. They are decorated in contemporary style with medium-grain wood furnishings, a white and slate-blue décor, and abstract artworks. Guestrooms either have sofas or armchairs with side tables. Desks have direct-dial phones, lamps, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TVs offer pay movies and channels including Foxtel, Discovery, Nickelodeon, Sky News, and Fox Sports. Guestrooms also have minibars, toasters, and tea/coffee makings as well as irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers. Bathrobes are available on request; a refundable deposit is required.

• High-speed Internet access
• Premium television channel(s)
• Pay movies
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Complimentary newspaper
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access (surcharge)
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker

• Wake-up calls
• Daily housekeeping
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• In-room massage available
• In-room childcare (surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Satellite television service
• Iron/ironing board
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Pines Buffet Restaurant - International buffets including seafood, carvery, salads, and desserts. Located on lobby level. Floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views. Informal red and blue décor. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Dôme Café - Casual dining venue offering soups, sandwiches, salads, and cakes. Teas and coffees. Located on lobby level, with outdoor patio and ocean views. French style café décor with marble-top tables and wrought iron furniture. Wooden floors and counters. Open daily from early morning to late afternoon.

Stamford Arms Pub - Hot and cold bar snacks, British and other imported beers, cocktails, and soft drinks. British-style pub décor with outdoor terrace overlooking ocean. Big screen shows live sporting events. Open daily from noon until late.

Lobby Lounge - Wines by the glass, beers, cocktails, and spirits. Located off the lobby. Low seating as well as bar area with stools. Blue and purple décor. Grand piano provides occasional live entertainment. Open daily from late afternoon to late evening.

Cascades Pool Bar - Poolside bar offering snacks, drinks, and options from the room service menu. Open daily from mid-morning to late afternoon during the summer only.

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel features a heated, outdoor lagoon-style pool with an adjacent spa and kid's wading pool. A poolside bar, serving drinks and snacks, operates during the summer months. There are two floodlit tennis courts, with complimentary racquets and balls available through the concierge. The fully equipped fitness centre is one of the largest hotel fitness centres in the city, with a separate weights room and steam rooms for men and women.

The Rendezvous Observation City Hotel stands right on Scarborough Beach, which is renowned for its surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. Several shops along the waterfront, within a block of the hotel, offer equipment hire. A walking/cycling tracks travel from here along the coastline for 10 km. There is also a children's playground outside the hotel, on the edge of the beach. The nearest golfing is at Hammersely or Wembley Golf Courses, each less than 10 minutes by taxi from the hotel, while jet skiing and motor boating is available at Hillarys, a suburb just a 10 minute drive away. The nearest location for good scuba diving and snorkelling is Rottnest Island, a popular daytrip that can be reached by ferry from the city, departing Barrack Street Jetty. Whale-watching trips also leave the jetty. Also in the city centre, helicopter sightseeing tours are offered at Causeway.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Whale-watching nearby

• Running track/path nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
• Playground nearby
• Swimming on site

Open seven days, the Vanilla Face & Body Spa encompasses two floors and comprises eight treatment rooms, including a Vichy shower room and a rainshower room. Facilities for couples include double massage rooms, couple's lounge, steam room, and rainshower room. A VIP suite for families or groups is also available. A manicure/pedicure area, steam rooms for men and women, and relaxation lounge are also offered. The facility specialises in massages, facials, and a full range of body treatments. Signature treatments include Vanilla Slice, Vanilla Suite for Two, Mala Mayi, and Ocean Dreaming. There are also treatments specifically dedicated to younger teenage customers. Click the link(s) below for more details.

The Vanilla Face & Body Spa uses the Australian skin care ranges Li'Tya and Uspa, which use indigenous plants and minerals such as lillipilli, rosella flower, and pink desert salt.

The Vanilla Face & Body Spa is dedicated to the promotion of wellbeing and relaxation through the healing powers of spa and water treatments, and has influences from native Aboriginal culture.

Kodo Melody Massage (1 hour): AU$90–$95

Rhythmic Kodo body massage inspired by traditional Aboriginal techniques designed to tone and re-align energy flow, and relieve stress. Native aromatic oils are used for rejuvenation, harmonisation, or detoxification.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Gubbera Kodo Rocks Therapy (1 hour): AU$110–$115

Hand-carved Gubbera stones, unique to the northwest Kimberley region of Australia, are warmed and combined with rhythmic Kodo body massage to relieve muscular, physical, and emotional tension.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Pregnancy Massage: AU$80–$85

Gentle massage using safe techniques to ease puffiness, aching limbs and discomfort, and promote relaxation and calm. Recommended from the second trimester until delivery.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Footprints in the Sand Treatment (30 minutes): AU$50–$55

A deep foot soak is followed by a stimulating exfoliation treatment using sea salt. A nourishing aromatic pepperberry foot mask is then applied before smoothing Pearl Feet Treat foot lotion. Finally, a soothing foot massage is given to rejuvenate the entire body.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Sea Salt Body Buff (45 minutes): AU$70–$75

Treatment designed to stimulate the circulation system, soothe tired muscles, invigorate the skin, and revitalise the spirit. An energising full body wet room exfoliating therapy, using aromatic oils, is followed by sea salts to cleanse and purify. Finishes with a warm water massage to relieve stress.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Vanilla Slice (90 minutes): AU$120–$125

An exfoliating treatment for the back is followed by a 20-minute back massage and Balinese palming. A facial and scalp massage follows, finishing with a towel wrap for the feet.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Traditional Swedish Massage (60 minutes): AU$75–$80

A traditional massage adapted to individual requirements (strong or light) and comprising either a full body massage or back, neck, and shoulder treatment.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Vanilla Suite for Two (2 hours): AU$300–$310

A ritual footbath, steam room, and rainshower begins this treatment. Then guests design their own ritual with a tray of salts and masques, which they apply to each other. A massage follows. A complimentary fruit platter and sparkling wine round off the experience.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Mala Mayi (2 hours, 30 minutes): AU$225–$235

Complete rejuvenation with a full body massage using aromatic oil and desert salt exfoliation, then a body mud wrap and Aboriginal massage. A Vichy shower and scalp massage are also included. The treatment ends with a light meal platter.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Ocean Dreaming (3 hours, 30 minutes): AU$350–$360

A head to toe treatment comprising sea wrap, body massage, scalp massage, facial, and hand and foot treatments. Aboriginal healing techniques are used. The treatment ends with a light meal platter.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd

AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Hotel property is rated 4.5 stars.