{"id":20624,"date":"2013-10-15T08:02:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T08:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/grand-mercure-busselton-gets-coastal-resort-series-makeover-in-time-for-summer-2\/"},"modified":"2013-10-15T08:02:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-15T08:02:00","slug":"grand-mercure-busselton-gets-coastal-resort-series-makeover-in-time-for-summer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/10\/grand-mercure-busselton-gets-coastal-resort-series-makeover-in-time-for-summer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Mercure Busselton gets \u201cCoastal Resort Series\u201d makeover in time for summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Accor Vacation Club has refurbished its 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at its Resort in Busselton, in south west WA, the gateway to the popular, Margaret River wine growing and tourist region, just in time for the high summer season.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">In line with the&nbsp;<b>\u201cCoastal Resort Series\u201d<\/b>&nbsp;collection, the apartments provide a high level of quality and design for Accor Vacation Club members, eco friendly fixtures and initiatives, greater product longevity and reduced maintenance expenses. For Members and guests the high levels of comfort, and the slick form and function will be welcome, especially for longer stays.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cColours of sand, sea blue and ochre abound and focus on the Resort\u2019s spectacular location right on the beachfront of Geographe Bay.&nbsp;&nbsp;This beach flavor of Australia has been instilled into the design elements in all of the Grand Mercure Busselton accommodation suites\u201d says Wayne Greenwood General Manager Hotel Operations.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cWe have strived to achieve the individual interior design features reflecting the world famous region where the resort is situated.\u201d<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BUS 2 &amp; 3 Bedroom 019\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-424592\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-2-3-Bedroom-019-300x200.jpeg\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-2-3-Bedroom-019-300x200.jpeg\" style=\"border: 0px; cursor: default; float: right;\" width=\"300\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cBusselton joins the portfolio of the completed properties in the Club\u2019s major refurbishment program, with other Resorts to have received the Coastal Resort Series makeover including Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast, and Turtle Beach Resort on the Gold Coast\u201d comments Craig Wood, CEO Accor Vacation Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cFeedback has been excellent and I am sure our guests will enjoy the Resort experience on offer.\u201d<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Environmental initiatives have also been implemented, with the replacement of high energy down lights with LED and fluorescent fittings. All bathroom fittings and fixtures have also been chosen based on their water saving capacity, even a large rain shower.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The majority of the selected furniture is manufactured in Australia, and many of the goods, including paint, tiles, carpet, bathroom chinaware and kitchen equipment are Australian made.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BUS 2 &amp; 3 Bedroom 019\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-424592 alignleft\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-2-3-Bedroom-019-300x200.jpeg\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-2-3-Bedroom-019-300x200.jpeg\" style=\"border: 0px; cursor: default; float: left;\" width=\"300\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The kitchens are of a contemporary design with the use of stone bench tops, tiled splash backs and high quality fittings. Dining areas blend seamlessly from kitchen to lounge area. A four burner kitchen hob, full size refrigerator, full oven, microwave and dishwasher, all ensure self-catering is a breeze. There\u2019s also a full sized washing machine and dryer.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The bathrooms have been redesigned, with feature shower wall and floor to ceiling tiles designed to blend with the contemporary nature of the bathroom furniture and fittings.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Bedrooms are fully carpeted with the main bedroom incorporating a luxurious padded bed head, 32\u201d flat screen television and king bed with superior pillows and scatter cushions.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The artwork comprises of photographs of local scenes which bring the outside in, and outdoors beckons in light and airy, climate controlled rooms.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BUS 3 Bedroom Only 007\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-424595\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-3-Bedroom-Only-007-300x200.jpeg\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/BUS-3-Bedroom-Only-007-300x200.jpeg\" style=\"border: 0px; cursor: default; float: right;\" width=\"300\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The popular seaside Resort is perfect for both couples and families and provides a variety of accommodation including fully self-contained two and three bedroom apartments, Presidential Apartments (three bedrooms) and Studio Spa Rooms for couples.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The Resort features two squash courts, two tennis courts, gymnasium, two stunning pools (one indoor heated), spa, kiddies toy room, games room, bike hire, and direct beach access.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Relaxing activities include taking a long walk on the beach, or a jog on the specially designed paths, in-house movies, enjoying a local bottle of wine or visiting the nearby attractions, Busselton jetty and underwater Observatory.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">In town there is a cinema and good old fashioned \u201cDrive In\u201d,&nbsp;&nbsp;a diving academy, or guests can take in the views with a scenic flight, or from the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse, or a hike in the Tuart National Park.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">All accommodation is designated non-smoking (smoking permitted in courtyard or on balcony).<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">The property is celebrating its refurbishment by offering 2 bedroom apartments from $299.00 per room per night*. Three bedroom apartments are available from $319.00 per room per night.*<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">*the above rates are offered on the basis of the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Min 3 night stay<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Subject to availability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Valid from&nbsp;10 October&nbsp; 2013 &#8211;&nbsp; 20 December 2013<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Not valid during school holidays<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">To book at Grand Mercure Busselton please contact the Resort on&nbsp;08 9754 9800&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a data-mce-href=\"mailto:busselton.apartments@accorvacationclub.com.au\" href=\"mailto:busselton.apartments@accorvacationclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">busselton.apartments@<wbr><\/wbr>accorvacationclub.com.au<\/a>.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">A series of hi res images are available here: &nbsp;<a data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wetransfer.com\/downloads\/8f630bb295b60840b23f56e695eb62b320131014031656\/9145e2b3935a10233a0c794a8edae60a20131014031656\/2685ba\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetransfer.com\/downloads\/8f630bb295b60840b23f56e695eb62b320131014031656\/9145e2b3935a10233a0c794a8edae60a20131014031656\/2685ba\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wetransfer.com\/<wbr><\/wbr>downloads\/<wbr><\/wbr>8f630bb295b60840b23f56e695eb62<wbr><\/wbr>b320131014031656\/<wbr><\/wbr>9145e2b3935a10233a0c794a8edae6<wbr><\/wbr>0a20131014031656\/2685ba<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accor Vacation Club has refurbished its 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at its Resort in Busselton, in south west WA, the gateway to the popular, Margaret River wine growing and tourist region, just in time for the high summer season. In line with the&nbsp;\u201cCoastal Resort Series\u201d&nbsp;collection, the apartments provide a high level of quality and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-accor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20624"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20624\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}