Built in 1978, the Marine and Harbours Building originally housed a State Government department overseeing shipping permits and customs operations. After sitting vacant for more than two decades, it was acquired by Kite Projects and is now being revitalised as a retro boutique hotel within the Dock One masterplan.
Port Adelaide’s rich history is now fuelling a new era of growth. The precinct is transforming into a vibrant hub for government, defence and private-sector investment, attracting businesses and driving fresh development. A growing mix of bars, cafés, pubs and retail continues to emerge and energise the area, bringing renewed life to the historic Port.
The Marine and Harbours Hotel will cater for increased numbers of tourists, visitors and corporate guests when the hotel opens.
Construction has officially commenced on the transformation of the Marine and Harbours Hotel into a bold new boutique destination. Blending iconic 1970s architecture with contemporary design, the hotel will feature 99 rooms, a gym, conference facilities and a restaurant, becoming a landmark addition to the evolving Port Adelaide precinct.