QT Bondi and Gelato Messina Make Perfect Beachside Partners
- Written by Stephen Howard
The new boutique designer hotel, QT Bondi has joined forces with cult gelato masters, Messina, in a fun and creative collaboration this summer in Bondi.
In keeping with the QT's quirky and hip personality, QT challenged the gelato wizards at Messina HQ to try and encapsulate the essence of the iconic suburb of Bondi in a single bespoke flavour.
The result, a refreshing and delicious Bondi postcode inspired Coconut & Quinoa Sorbet, titled '2026' featuring roasted coconut and rice milk sorbet, Messina trail mix, Quinoa choc block and yoghurt gel - the flavour is a delightful textural explosion that screams Bondi.
“We're not known for our sugar free, healthy flavours at Messina – just like QT and Messina' partnership, it's more about amazing flavour combos for us,” said Donato Toce, Co-Owner & Head Chef, Gelato Messina.
“We've experimented with some of the synonymous Bondi ingredients we could think of like quinoa and chia seed, combined them with a roasted coconut sorbet which give the base a lighter texture and smashed them into a Messina flavour. Can't claim it's healthy but it tastes pretty darn good.”
QT Hotels & Resorts mantra is to surprise and delight guests wherever possible. Tapping into this ethos, each QT Bondi guest will be offered a complimentary serve of '2026', as a welcome gift throughout the month of January.
Beyond the hotel, Bondi locals, regular punters and visitors can also get a taste of Bondi and enjoy the bespoke sorbet. QT Bondi will be sharing the '2026' flavour love at a series of tastings scheduled on Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Sunday 24 and Australia Day, Tuesday 26 of January 2016. The complimentary sorbet service will be delivered in the QT Bondi custom-made ice cream Kombi, which will be cruising the streets and popping up at key locations around Bondi.
QT lovers, Bondi locals and the simply sorbet obsessed are invited to share their “2026” experience on Instagram with a chance to win a QT Bondi and Messina Gelato workshop experience-simply post a pic and tag #TasteBondi @QTBondi @GelatoMessina for a chance to win.
About QT Bondi:
The latest offering from the quirky but cool QT Hotels & Resorts has opened its doors including those to its 69 luxury guest suites within, all of which deliver the high style values and edgy attention to detail synonymous with this ground breaking hospitality brand.
Australia's most iconic beach, and a much favoured tourist destination, sees the opening of QT Bondi not a moment too soon. Bondi's legendary laid back lifestyle - equal parts relaxed Bohemia and cutting-edge cool - has long been a magnet, although as many would attest, this popular urban oasis has fallen far short in terms of quality hotel offerings thus far, and certainly those with the boutique credentials much favoured by today's more discerning travellers.
The hotel embraces new technology, distinctive art and cutting edge design, while retaining QT's distinctive sense of quirk, fun and unique design philosophy. Interiors are by renowned hotel designer, Nic Graham, while celebrated Australian-born London-based artist, Shaun Gladwell has been responsible for key artworks throughout.
The 69 luxury suites deliver all any beachside seeking traveller might wish for and more. Each guest suite comes with a kitchenette for in-house dining at leisure, from casual breakfasting to a relaxed dinner as one may choose, and using the stellar array of leading food destinations surrounding, from butchers and fishmongers, to quality fruit & vegetable purveyors, as well as an enormous selection of groceries stores, charcuteries, bottle shops, and other specialist retailers.
Now open for bookings on +61 2 8362 3900 or qtbondi.com.au so everyone can experience the Bondi lifestyle from $280.