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Australia's first
​social enterprise hotel

Located in the beautiful Blue Mountains in Mount Victoria


Corporate events, meetings and offsites

Unique corporate retreat experience in the Blue Mountains

Remarkable experiences

Unique retreat experience in the Blue Mountains

Your team will create their unique stories with one another and with our staff. Our corporate packages offer more than just a great venue and beautiful accommodation.

Hotel Etico is Australia’s first social enterprise hotel.

Our Independence Program employs and trains young people with disability, providing them with hospitality and independent living skills allowing them to achieve their independence goals.

Hotel Etico offers your team a unique experience through the interaction with our trainees. Whether you have diversity and inclusion on your corporate agenda or simply want to have your staff create unforgettable stories to share, this is a corporate experience that will do both.

  • A remarkable social enterprise
  • Exclusive use of the whole property upon request
  • 15 beautiful, comfortable, quiet rooms, all with ensuites
  • Meeting rooms and equipment
  • Opportunities to engage with Hotel Etico’s high impact program
  • Only 2 hours drive or 2 ½ hours by train to the Sydney CBD



At a glance

  • 15 unique rooms with ensuite
  • Flexible conference space and boardroom Up to 4 breakout rooms, plus additional spaces
  • Unique team building experiences
  • AV equipment
  • Large meeting rooms
  • Break-out rooms
  • Dedicated conference and events coordinator Niccolò’s restaurant and bar
  • Customised food and beverage packages Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated events manager
  • Choice of exclusive or shared use
  • Wide range of catering choices
  • Complimentary on-site parking


Accommodation


Building Layout


Optional inclusions




Restaurant

Delicious Italian-inspired cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients, from the arancini and antipasti, to the fresh-made pasta and authentic pizzas. Each bite is a taste and testament to the talents of our unique kitchen and waitstaff who are creating their own stories as they serve your team.

Seats up to 120 people.

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Bar

We also have our cosy corner bar - more than just a place to drink – a place to relax, unwind, and connect. Indulge in a true taste of the region at our bar, where you can sample local draught beer or share a bottle of local award-winning wines.

Raise a glass and toast to the future of hospitality.


Outdoors

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy our outdoors, whether you want to seat on the verandah with a nice glass of wine, enjoy the sun or have a walk in our extensive garden, there is something for everyone.


REVIEWS

“LOVED this restaurant. The food was delicious, but what I loved most was the incredibly friendly and competent waitstaff. From our table we could overhear the chef encouraging the staff and congratulating them on plating up beautiful food. A+ for meaningful inclusion too.”

Google

"What an amazing place! A beautiful heritage building, comfortable beds, large rooms. Amazing staff- what a brilliant concept to train those of us who are just a little bit different. The food was tasty, well presented and great value for money."

Booking.com

"Great workshop and stay at Hotel Etico - short walk from the train and the hotel, food and public areas are awesome"

Google

"Their service is stellar. Go have dinner at their restaurant, and you'll see how amazing their service is."

Booking.com

Our Team


Andrea Comastri

CEO and Co-founder

With 28 years in the not for profit and social enterprise sector, Andrea is a leader in the sector, a social impact champion and a strong business leader.


Saraya O'Connell

General Manager

With over 10 years experience in the disability and hospitality sectors, Saraya has strong business and people management skills.

Katie Parker

Hotel and Events Manager

With 20 years in the tourism and hospitality sector Katie is completely focussed on providing the best guest experience to our guests.


Matthew Swanston

Head Chef

With 20 years experience in Food and Beverage, Matthew has extensive experience in providing excellent service with a strong focus on wholesome food and presentation.




Impact and inclusion

See our videos on our YouTube Channel


Hotel Etico advocates for the positive resolution of systemic issues impacting employment opportunities for people with disability.

Trainees are front and centre of the whole experience at Hotel Etico.

Challenging the wider community to see both the human and economic value of an inclusive society that focuses on abilities rather than disabilities.


Location

11 Montgomery Street, Mount Victoria, NSW 2786, Australia

Alive with fresh mountain air and rich with stories to discover.

Hotel Etico is in the heritage listed town of Mount Victoria, the highest township in the Blue Mountains.

History is revealed as you walk around the sleepy village. Surrounded by bushland, Mount Victoria boasts some lovely trails and lookouts over neighbouring valleys.

Once you arrive at Hotel Etico, you can enjoy the Manor which was first built in 1876 by John Fairfax and is adorned with vintage decoration and original finishings.

Travel

Sydney CBD to Hotel Etico
​2 hour drive
​2 ½ hours by train


Enquiries

We can customise a proposal for you.

Contact us at: stay@hoteletico.com.au


Thanks for choosing Hotel Etico.

Telephone: 0438 511 352

hoteletico.com.au


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