WHO

MOTEL REVIVALISM

RELAXED LUXURY

HALCYON HOUSE

Once a former ‘surfing motel’, Halcyon House appeals to the desires of the discerning modern traveller while paying respect to the building’s history.

Queensland sisters Siobhan and Elisha Bickle purchased the rundown 1960s motel, The Hideaway – then popular with backpackers, road trippers and budget travellers – in 2011 and transformed it into one of Australia’s most exclusive and unique beachside properties.

The luxury travel destination – located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast – combines top-tier service, hatted culinary experiences and acclaimed design, with the 19

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from WHO

WHO2 min read
Home Office Update
Whether you’re there full-time or work hybrid, freshening up your home office space might be just the motivation you need to help boost your working-fromhome productivity. To spark some serious interior inspiration, Vanessa Kiel, head of merchandise
WHO3 min read
I’ll Never Change
Hannah Waddingham might seem like an overnight success thanks to her scene-stealing turn as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, but that’s just the role that got Hollywood to sit up and pay attention. For decades, she had already carved out a name for herse
WHO3 min read
Stress Less
Whether you’ve been thinking about climate change or the cost of living crisis (and that’s just a start), it’s understandable if you’re feeling uncertain right now. The 2023 Heartbeat of Australia report found that 50 percent of Aussies surveyed said

Related