Punters can now enjoy a beer and delicious meal at the newly opened Camellia Hotel.
Situated on the former site of Sizzler and Hooters at the corner of James Ruse Drive and Hassall Street, The Camellia Hotel will be run by former licensee at The Central Hotel, Blacktown and The Fairfield Hotel, Fairfield, Andrew Do.
Mr Do has worked for the owners, the O’Hara family, for eight years and said he is excited and proud that he has earnt an opportunity for ownership in his first hotel.
“The feedback so far has been amazing and we thank all of our customers who have supported us already,” Mr Do said.
“Everyone seems really excited to have a new pub in the Rosehill area and they have been impressed with the fit out of the hotel.”
Mr Do said being located across the road from Rosehill Racecourse, and diagonally across the road from Camellia train station, as well as the proposed Camellia town centre redevelopment will bring about great opportunities in the future.
“There are so many events at the racecourse each year, and of course race days will be particularly exciting,” he said.
“We are expecting a lot of racegoers before and after the races.”
The O’Hara family own and operate AHA award-winning hotels throughout metropolitan Sydney and regional NSW.
Dan O’Hara said The Camellia Hotel caters for all types of patrons.
“We aim to run great community hotels and The Camellia will be no exception,” he said.
“We have created different spaces for different customers, whether it is a meal in Camellia Bistro with the kids, a drink in one of the booth seats in the lounge area, a beer and a punt with friends in the state-of-the-art Sports Bar, or sitting outside in one of the new cabanas. Andrew has always gone above and beyond for his team and his customers so we have no doubt he will be great in the role of managing the hotel and all that it has to offer.”
The Camellia Hotel is also looking to sponsor local sporting teams or community groups and encourages the community to reach out for support.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.