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  We wanted a half-way spot between the Gold Coast and Harvey bay, and found Bli Bli House, and 1870’s lovingly restored luxury B&B that was a destination in itself.... read more /> The hosts were lovely, but not intrusive - a difficult balance done well.
Plenty to do and see around and in the property. Make sure you leave a few hours to explore !
Check-in and out were relaxed, and we throughly enjoyed the time there.

  From the moment you arrive you will feel surrounded by luxury and opulence with a touch of vintage and olde world charm.
Your hosts are so generous with little surprises... read more awaiting that will make you feel very spoilt.
We couldn’t have wished for a more luxurious or romantic weekend away. It was superb.

  This trip is for me and my husband to spend quality time and for myself to get recharged from busy work. Bli Bli House ticked every box in my mind:... read more friendly owners and considerate services, a feel of Victorian elegance and well maintained amenities... To be honest, even exceeded my expectations.
I have been to countries including Britain and Greece, so with experience staying at different B&B, I would say that Bli Bli is the best I have ever seen in every aspects. Highly recommend and I wish that we will be back again.
Thank you Phil and Merryl!

  Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat is a credit to its owners Merryl and Phil. It's immaculately presented, spotlessly clean, and the beautiful bedding, delicious breakfast and all the extra goodies... read more provided make it a very pleasant experience to stay here. You won't be disappointed.

  Bli Bli house is extremely special and simply is the most beautiful place that we have ever stayed. Phil and Meryl are wonderful hosts. The setting, decor, customer service ... read more and rooms are spectacular and in the most beautiful setting. We will be returning time and time again, it is our favourite place to stay.

  My husband and I stayed at Bli Bli house for one night in the Regency Suite with the romance package. We were greeted at the front door by Merryl who... read more was warm and friendly. We were given a tour of the retreat before being shown to our luxurious suite. We loved that we could roam around the house and enjoy the sweet trolley, coffee/tea and the pool room. We didn't have time to use the media room/home theatre but will use it next time. Our suite was absolutely beautiful! It was opulent and regal with a four post bed, double sofa, small kitchenette, slippers and robes, ensuite with double spa bath and separate shower and french doors that led onto our own private balcony with beautiful views. We enjoyed a bottle of champagne and strawberries before settling in for the night. The bed was very very comfortable and we enjoyed a good nights sleep. We handed in our breakfast choices the night before and received a text message in the morning to inform us that our breakfast trolley was ready and outside our door. The breakfast was beautifully prepared and very well cooked. We enjoyed a hot breakfast with fresh coffee and pastries. The only thing we regretted was only staying one night. We will definitely be back! Thank you to the hosts for a beautiful stay. More

  Beautiful place. Richly furnished. Elegant, yet comfortable and relaxed. Wonderful hosts - welcoming, friendly & unobtrusive. We stumbled upon it when our trip northward was interrupted... read more by flooding at Gympie. Serendipity defined.

  Our flight was diverted due to bad weather and we were stranded with nowhere to stay. We had tried calling a number of places that either didn’t answer or couldn’t... read more help, but just after 10pm we got through to Phil and Merryl who offered a room waited up for us. They even drove us to the airport in the morning when our taxi got stuck behind flood waters so that we wouldn’t miss the rescheduled flight! On top of that, the bed was really comfy and the breakfast was tasty. Thank you so much!

  A pretty meaningful time away. It wasn't just a nice thing to do, it almost felt like an important thing that my partner and I were doing. The property has... read more a wealth of history inside and an authenticity that felt nostalgic and welcoming. The hospitality was fantastic and doting but the hosts created such a privacy for myself and my partner too.
We just had the loveliest time.

  My husband and I took his elderly parents to Bli Bli House for 3 nights and we loved our stay. The property is elegantly decorated and the rooms are sumptuous... read more and comfortable. Breakfasts were delicious and the free cakes were much too tempting to resist! But the best thing was the incredibly friendly welcome we got from Phil and Merryl who went out of their way to make our stay a pleasant one.