A luxury resort has been given a $135million makeover two years after it was devastated by a wild cyclone.
In 2017, Cyclone Debbie stirred up 250km/h winds and caused serious damage to resorts in the Whitsundays, including Hayman and Daydream Island.
The severe category four tropical cyclone made landfall near Airlie Beach and left destruction in its path.
The Hayman Island resort has recently reopened after undergoing extensive and expensive renovations.
Rooms at the resort do not come cheap – starting at $750 per night.
In 2017 Cyclone Debbie brought winds of up to 250km per hour that devastated holiday destinations along the Whitsundays – including Hayman (pictured) and Daydream Island
The severe category four tropical cyclone made landfall near Airlie Beach and left destruction in its path
The severe category four tropical cyclone made landfall near Airlie Beach and left destruction in its path
Now the Hayman Island has reopened after an extensive makeover in the hopes to return the resort to its former glory
Stunning photographs show the extent of the resort’s makeover, contrasting with its battered state in the aftermath of the storm.
There are picturesque views from the resort’s pool with a smaller refuge in the centre allowing guests to soak up the sun.
The rebuilt resort has rooms with glass walls, letting hotel guests take full advantage of the sights given by nature.
The $135million redesign has brought a number of new enjoyments to the resort – including the three-bedroom Hayman Beach House.
The accommodation is secluded, 400sq m in size and all three of the suites have their own plunge pool, master ensuite and oversized bathtub.
Cyclone Debbie struck during the end of March in 2017. Pictured: Hayman Island resort being battered by the cyclone
Also on offer is an open plan living and dining area and private sun lounges.
There are 166 rooms in the resort owned by InterContinental Hotels Group that are broken into three distinct wings that boast breathtaking views of the Coral Sea – and guests arrive by helicopter, seaplane or catamaran.
Other new additions include restaurants and bars that explore flavours of the seas, Italian and pan-Asian cuisine and classic cocktails with a ‘Hayman twist’.
There are 166 rooms in the resort owned by InterContinental Hotels Group that are broken into three distinct wings that boast breathtaking views of the Coral Sea – and guests arrive by helicopter, seaplane or catamaran
The $135 million redesign has brought a number of new enjoyments to the resort – including the three-bedroom Hayman Beach House
The accommodation is secluded, 400-square-metres in size and all three of the suites have their own plunge pool, master ensuite and oversized bathtub
However it isn’t only luxury rooms and dining – the resort offers diving excursions into one of the seven wonders of the world, guided hikes and swimming with turtles.
There is also a kids club that takes the children on coral-planting expeditions as well as meditation classes.
Adults can take a breath at the spa, which offers energy healing and signature treatments using Australian-sourced marine ingredients such as green clay and kelp.
The island also offers the ability to hire out rooms for meetings, weddings and events
Other new additions include restaurants and bars that explore flavours of the seas, Italian and pan-Asian cuisine and classic cocktails with a ‘Hayman twist’
Adults can take a breath at the spa, which offers energy healing and signature treatments using Australian-sourced marine ingredients
Mark Eletr, General Manager of Hayman Island by InterContinental said: ‘Today marks a special day for our team who have worked tirelessly on the transformation of this sensational island resort.
‘Designed to be discreetly private, welcoming to families as well as couples, with a meaningful connection to its surrounds, Hayman Island by InterContinental is the embodiment of a luxury resort experience reimagined for the modern traveller.’
The island also offers the ability to hire out rooms for meetings, weddings and events.
However it isn’t only luxury rooms and dining – the resort offers diving excursions into one of the seven wonders of the world, guided hikes and swimming with turtles
The makeover cost the hotel $135 million and rooms begin at $750 per night