Halcyon House

Halcyon House I write this review on the last afternoon of our 3 night stay. What a wonderful way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed, calm and relaxed. The checkin process is seamless as you are ushered to the bar tables with a welcome gin and tonic that places you into holiday mode instantly. The Halcyon way is warm, kind and professional. We enjoyed a delish bar lunch of prawns and cocktails prior to being shown to our room. We stayed in 306 - an ocean view room that was beautifully comfortable- the bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The included a la carte breakfast was a welcomed inclusion in the room rate - corn fritters and pancakes were both delicious. Day 2 we had amazing day spa bookings of massage and facial by the supremely talented Melanie and Claire - perfection! The onsite gift shop also has some amazing, interesting merchandise. Dining in house both at lunch and dinner is a lovely experience - we were blessed to have Mia, Kira and Chloe look after us. Gorgeous young Amelia in her training period also shows great promise under the supportive eye of Mia!Also shout out to Tara & Michael for some great mixology! Halcyon House provides a wonderful boutique experience that has you feeling relaxed and pampered at every turn by people who genuinely care about the customer experience…..we shall return!!!

We had a beautiful lunch today at Paper Daisy. Food was fabulous, cocktails delightful but most of all we were enamoured by Mia (the Manager). Mia was very attentive, well informed and a breath of fresh air. She certainly ensured that were well taken care of. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

If I could give more stars, I would and absolutely amazing stay. I’ve always wanted to stay here, and it exceeded my expectations. All the small details from the welcome drink through to the small cake we found in our room, the turn down service and even while lying by the pool in the afternoon, they came around and offered complementary gelato to everyone. The next day we didn’t feel like leaving until later, so we were able to use all of the facilities after checkout, which made such a nice difference and even were able to use the showers and bathrooms. The restaurant paper daisy is also amazing and had an amazing dinner there . I cannot recommend this hotel enough. it was very special and I cannot wait to come back

It's been a moment between drinks (and nibbles) at Paper Daisy due to the previously imposed set menus/courses and what seemed like fairly limited offerings on said menus (for us anyway - each to their own of course). It was a gamble to revisit but it paid off in dividends. The setting was fabulous, the ambience for a coastal relaxed dress up or dress down (as you may)lunch just superb and the food - elegant, extremely tasty and beautifully presented without the slight pretentiousness we'd experienced previously. The service was generally exceptional though the first drinks order was a little slow and drinks generally slow to arrive once ordered but never the less the setting was such that you didn't mind waiting a few extra (maybe longer) minutes for drinks to arrive. It reminded us of the Bahamas (one and only) and that's a compliment indeed. Beautiful decor and a slight breeze the entire time. It's a great lunch vibe. Thanks to the entire team - it's definitely the pick of the spots in this area (I'd say Burleigh to Byron) - and we will definitely be back. Highly recommended. Well done to all.

I recently spent a day at Halcyon House in Cabarita Beach and had a truly wonderful experience! The rooms were beautifully designed, each one unique, with stylish colours, tailored artwork on the walls, and a real homely feel. The facilities were excellent, with bikes and surfboards to use, and the customer service throughout the hotel was warm, attentive, and professional - second to none!. They really added such memorable personal touches all throughout my stay. And the beachside views are spectacular! I also ate both lunch and dinner at Paper Daisy, the hotel’s restaurant, and the food was outstanding. Lunch was fresh flavorful and enjoyed a three-course dinner with matching wines as well! It was a real highlight—beautifully prepared and perfectly paired. Would highly recommend a lengthy stay at Halcyon House and look forward to returning myself.

Very expensive for what it offers - rusty/oxidated fixtures and dirty floors, especially in the bathroom - yellow/brownish tiles (they were supposed fo be white&blue) especially around the toilet and in the shower. The room cleaners didn't replace the towel we left on the floor, they packed it nicely and put it back on the rusty bar. The bed was uncomfortable, but maybe that depends on each person. The personnel was very nice and polite and there was a lot of effort invested in the PR, but for me this doesn't make it up for the cleanliness and comfort. Not worth the money I paid.

Had lunch there yesterday , $38 for two crumbed prawns on a plate and some basic finger sized salad with it . Extremely overrated and tasted plain especially for the price . Also had the duck pasta , again, I believe close to $40 (expensive …!) and was a small size , and again very bland tasting. The service was satisfactory , staff didn’t smile and hardly helped. Other than this, is a lovely location but Save your money and go elsewhere , I have been to a numerous amount of other 5 star restaurants where for that price you receive a proper sized meal that actually tastes good. Was dissatisfied with this in conclusion as it had been talked up alot . Sadly won’t be coming back.

Third visit in three years and still no improvement. For a 2-hat restaurant in a 5-star hotel, this experience was unacceptable. One staff member was busy serving both wine and cocktails, while others stood behind the bar focused on the booking system or casually cleaning glasses, making no effort to assist. It was clear some staff simply did not want to step in or work harder, leaving one person to carry the service. The kitchen showed a lack of integrity. After an order mistake, the chef sent out five oysters instead of the half dozen ordered. At this level, the error should have been corrected properly, not skimmed. We don’t mind paying premium prices, but only when the staff are professional and the food matches the standard being advertised. Overall opinion: do not go there.