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Location |
Hayman Island (33km/20 miles from Shute Harbour), Around Town |
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Transportation |
Resort launch meets all flights at Hamilton Island Airport for the 55-min. transfer. Helicopter and seaplane transfers available |
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Phone |
1800/075 175 in Australia, 800/745-8883 in the U.S. and Canada, 0800/1010-1111 in the U.K. and Ireland, 0800/44 1016 in New Zealand (Leading Hotels of the World) |
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Fax |
02/8272 7010 (Sydney) or 07/4940 1567 (the island) |
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Web site |
www.hayman.com.au |
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Room Information |
228 units |
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Prices |
A$665-A$1,150 (US$532-US$920/UK£266-UK£460) double; A$2,200 (US$1,760/UK£880) suite; A$2,800-A$4,500 (US$2,240-US$3,600/UK£1,120-UK£1,800) penthouse; A$3,600 (US$2,880/UK£1,440) Beach Villa. 2-night minimum and 10% surcharge Dec 24-Jan 7. Children under 13 stay free in parent's room; A$140 (US$112/UK£56) child over 12 sharing parent's room; 50% of room rate for child under 13 in adjoining room. Dining for children 5-12 half price. Ask about packages |
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Credit Cards |
AE, DC, MC, V |
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In Room Amenities |
A/C, TV w/free and pay movies, fax, minibar, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe |
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Other fax: 07/4940 1567 (the island) |
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Frommer's Review
This is the most luxurious, glitzy, and glamorous resort in Australia. And a A$30-million (US$24-million/UK£12-million) redevelopment in 2003 made it even more so. Check-in is done over a glass of bubbly aboard the resort's sleek launch, which meets you at Hamilton Island Airport. On arrival, you won't take long to find your way through the open-air sandstone lanais, cascading ponds, and tropical foliage to the fabulous hexagonal complex of swimming pools by the sea. Despite the luxury, Hayman is relaxed. Dress is beachwear by day, smart casual at night (pack something elegant for dinner, if you wish). An impressive lineup of activities is available, and it's probably fair to say the staff at Hayman can organize almost anything you desire.
While Hayman is renowned for the antiques, artworks, and fine objets d'art gracing its public areas, the accommodations are welcoming. Every room, suite, villa, and penthouse has a balcony or terrace, bathrobes, and valet service (and butler service in the penthouses). Pool Wing rooms with marble floors and bathrooms and tropically elegant furnishings have views over the pool, and to the sea from the third and fourth floors. Lagoon Wing rooms overlook a lagoon and have sea views from the third floor. The resort has new Lagoon rooms, suites and penthouses, 16 Retreat Rooms (each with private veranda, open patios, and outdoor rinse showers), a Jacuzzi, and a contemporary beachfront restaurant. For even greater privacy, the Beach Villa has a private Balinese-style courtyard, walled gardens, a private infinity plunge pool, and personalized concierge service. The latest addition to the facilities in 2006 is Spa Chakra Hayman, which has 13 treatment rooms, two relaxation lounges including a meditation suite, a hydrotherapy area, saunas, and steam rooms.
Facilities:4 restaurants; 2 bars; 3 pools (1 saltwater, 2 heated freshwater); beachside 9-hole golf putting green; 5 lit tennis courts (w/ball machine and coaching); extensive health club; spa; outdoor Jacuzzi; watersports (including parasailing; water-skiing; windsurfing; catamarans; dive center offering dive day trips, courses, and gear rental); daily kids' club (ages 5-14), day care for younger kids; game room; concierge; tour desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
