January 15th, 2026 – Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH), Australia's leading operator of luxury retreat hotels, today announces the launch of Èliva (pronounced Elle-e-Vah), an exclusive day spa and wellness brand debuting in 2026 across three flagship hotel locations in New South Wales and a further three in the pipeline.  

Developed with leading spa and wellness experts, Èliva combines world-class hospitality with holistic wellbeing practices, setting a new vision for integrated luxury wellness in a hotel environment. The first three bespoke wellness destinations will open at Ardour Milton Park Bowral, InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach and Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains with a strategic rollout planned throughout the year. 

The Èliva Experience: Wellness at Your Pace 

Èliva ushers in a new era of wellness, combining holistic healing traditions with performance driven therapies. Anchored by the pillars Rest, Recovery, Invigorate, Èliva delivers a complete wellness eco-system through sensory-led environments, restorative treatments and evidence-based practices enhanced by advanced technologies, personalised movement and mindful rituals. 

Guests are guided on immersive wellness journeys - from deep, restorative therapies to energising performance through personal consultation and tailored experiences. Each Day Spa will feature oil-blending bars, serene treatment rooms, thermal spa, recovery lounges and fitness offerings designed for their destination. Therapies include high-performance facials, full-body treatments, LED mask therapy, PEMF mats and innovative recovery rituals utilising vibro-acoustic lounges, infrared and traditional saunas. Select locations will also feature hot and cold plunge pools, Vitamin C showers and steam rooms to deliver a multi-sensory experience that promotes circulation, detoxification and deep relaxation while fitness facilities will vary from traditional training to Pilates, yoga and nature-based offerings in retreat destinations.   

Èliva Product Range  

Guests can explore Èliva's Australian-made product line at the signature Herbal Ritual Bar, where custom oils, salts and herbs are blended for each guest and used in body treatments such as body scrubs, massage oils and mud masks. Èliva also partners with luxury skincare house Omorovicza, marking its first hotel spa collaboration in Australia. Known for advanced formulations and Hungarian thermal water heritage, Omorovicza brings high-performance skincare to Èliva's facial treatments. 

Commenting on the launch of Èliva, Kate Greenwood, SBH's Creative Director Brand and Design said, “Èliva represents a new era of wellness in hospitality—intentional, beautifully designed and guided by global spa and wellness expertise. Èliva transforms the traditional hotel spa into a holistic experience that empowers guests to engage with wellbeing in a way that feels personal, intuitive and deeply restorative.”  

Raphael Antonini, Chief Development Officer, SBH said Èliva presents a compelling growth proposition for partners. “Èliva is a scalable, premium wellness brand that responds to increasing demand for wellbeing experiences within luxury hospitality. Its flexibility across resort, retreat and urban hotel environments creates strong opportunities for partners to integrate a distinctive wellness offering to enhance asset value, guest appeal, repeat visitation and long-term performance.' 

“Èliva signals our next phase of growth,” says Tash Tobias, CEO, SBH. “As wellness-led travel surges globally, we're blending holistic wellbeing with world-class hospitality to create a distinct, future-focused luxury offering. It reflects our commitment to innovation, diversification and value as we continue expanding with leading hotel brands across Australia.” 

Following rapid growth that expanded the SBH portfolio to 19 properties and 29 restaurants and bars in less than two years, the company enters the wellness space in 2026 underscoring its vision to lead the evolution of luxury hospitality and a new era for wellness travel – where rest, recovery and renewal are essential elements to the modern hospitality experience.  

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For more information:  

Website: https://www.elivawellness.com.au/ 

Social: @eliva_wellness  

Salter Brothers Hospitality: www.salterbrothershospitality.com.  

Images are available to download here. 

Media Contact: 

Nicole Ford - Public Relations and Communications Manager 

Salter Brothers Hospitality 
nicole.ford@salterbrothershospitality.com   

About Salter Brothers Hospitality 

Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) is a leading Australian luxury hospitality company and the largest operator of luxury retreat hotels in Australia. Committed to creating unforgettable experiences for discerning travellers, SBH proudly operates a portfolio of prestigious hospitality and lifestyle brands across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia including unified booking platform Worlds Apart, renowned Spicers Retreats, Bannisters Group, Ardour Hotels & Estates (2026) and new wellness spa brand, Èliva (2026). The SBH portfolio comprises 19 luxury retreats, hotels and lodges, complemented by 29 award winning restaurants and a collection of luxury day spas. The company embraces its vision of “Tend to Grow,” nurturing both people and business objectives, and delivering exceptional value to its investors and partners.  

You can find more information about Salter Brothers Hospitality and its portfolio at www.salterbrothershospitality.com