Ad mogul John Singleton’s plans for new motel on the Central Coast
Ad mogul John Singleton’s latest move has been revealed.
He’s found love again and bought a new home.
Now millionaire ad mogul John Singleton’s next business move has been revealed with the location his home region of the Central Coast.
Mr Singleton’s plans to expand the Elanora Hotel precinct to include a new motel have been lodged to Central Coast Council.
The plans reveal a new 60 room motel on Brougham St in East Gosford along with extending and further revamping the Elanora Hotel.
John Singleton and his new wife Sarah Warry.
Singleton spent more than $15m on a new home for the couple in Killcare Heights.
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It has been a busy time for Mr Singleton, 82, who recently married seventh wife Sarah Warry and reportedly splashed over $15m on a new 2.75ha love nest at Killcare Heights.
Mr Singleton has never shied away from his passion for the Central Coast, continuing to live and invest in the region.
His company Bonython Elanora Pty Ltd has laid out plans for the 7775 sqm East Gosford site which will include demolition of the former motel, existing bottle shop, commercial premises, car wash and carpark to make way for a three storey motel, new drive-through bottle shop and two level carpark with 148 spaces.
Artist’s impression of John Singleton’s plans for a new motel in East Gosford.
Artist’s impression of the new look Elanora Hotel as John Singleton lodges fresh plans for the hotel precinct.
The hotel, affectionately dubbed The Elly by locals, is also up for a fresh look and significant changes including extra dining areas including a terrace area with a retractable roof, and changes to the bar, seating and amenities along with a new childrens play area.
“The proposal is for commercial and tourist accommodation facilities which will increase the quality and range of services provided in the local centre, and will contribute positively to employment opportunities and economic growth,” the application states.
Artists impressions of the new bottle shop.
Mr Singleton purchased the Elanora Hotel in 2019. Picture: Sue Graham
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Mr Singleton bought the Elanora Hotel site in 2019 for around $25m, describing it as a “bloody good pub” and has been upgrading it in stages.
“The Elanora is a fantastic hotel but it needs a renovation at the back,” Mr Singleton told The Daily Telegraph.
“We want to have a 40-60 room motel attached to it while increasing the size of everything and keeping it a family hotel.”
The boutique hotel in Mount White will be next door to Singleton’s successful restaurant Saddles. Picture: Justin LloydPropTrack’s Eleanor Creagh details what market conditions may look like in 2024.
Plans are also progressing on Mr Singleton’s Mount White boutique hotel, behind his popular restaurant Saddles, which he has previously joked would be his “most ridiculous” waste of money yet.
“It’s going to have a 10 star restaurant with a champagne bar and be opened by Hugh Jackman and Keith Urban,” he said.
“It’s going to be fantastic with a wellness centre, gym, spa.”
2023 was a busy year for Mr Singleton who also sold his Strawberry Hill Stud.
