Summer memories for many of us consist of long road trips to a beachside destination. There’s no denying the appeal of a hideaway seaside motel, especially when given a makeover like the one done to the former Hideaway Hotel at Cabaret Beach on the northern New South Wales coast.
Twenty-one individually designed rooms and two suites have been created with a strong sense of beachside holidays of old. The mixture of contemporary pieces with antique furniture and pictures creates a vibrant look that is timeless, filling the spaces with beautiful things.
Eye-catching patterned textiles with colourful prints are used to upholster bespoke pieces, which are then littered with decorative cushions covered in contrasting fabrics. The end result is boldness that sits beautifully within the light-filled rooms that are reminiscent of a California hacienda or a Hawaiian plantation.
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- The eclectic edit of art and objects was found in estate sales and antique stores as far afield as Massachusetts.
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- The pool, and behind it the arches that hint at the original 1960s structure.
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- The bedrooms – like the rest of the hotel, hint at a nostalgic era of holidays gone by.
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- In front of the Halcyon stand a row of complimentary bicycles, provided so guests can explore the area on two wheels.
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- The dining room of the Paper Daisy restaurant, which is presided by talented young chef Ben Devlin.
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- The Master Suit bathroom, luxuriously deep tub and handmade tiles.
Visit halcyon house.com.au to book your stay.
