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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.

  Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat is more of a luxurious experience than a hotel. The service was amazing and there were so many thoughtful touches - I couldn't have... read more asked for a nicer place to unwind.

I think I would go there for a break from reality even if lived next door!

  Fantastic location quiet and relaxing Beautiful building and rooms well kept Gardens fantastic river views friendly and accommodating hosts large variety for breakfast and plenty of complimentary chips chocolate cakes... read more tea and coffees strawberries

  Really loved our stay, probably the most romantic getaway we’ve had. The house is gorgeous with lots of extra touches like a sweets bar, coffee machine, free goodies in... read more our room, chocolate covered strawberries and an entertainment room upstairs. Overall I highly recommend anyone and everyone checks Bli Bli House out. Breakfast was lovely and service was perfect

  We had the very good fortune to find Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat online and stayed spontaneously overnight in July 2022. Wow ! What a wonderful experience it was.... read more A warm welcome from Meryl and consummate attention paid to every detail. An absolutely beautiful location on the riverside adds additional joy to a fantastic stay. Wonderful morning breakfast brought to our room and the broader amenities were well beyond our expectation. Comfy warm bed, and room the amenities, large outside balcony and space are outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We have booked already for a future weekend stay and looking forward to it. Highly recommended.

  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!

  Phil and Meryl have done a fabulous job fitting the Decore to the heritage of Bli Bli house
Comfortable and very pleasing to look at but the standout was the... read more welcome and hospitality.
It felt like coming home despite being my first stay at Bli Bli house
All the small things have been thought of from a lovely breakfast to various snacks and drinks supplied
Comfortable bed and a warm and genuinely friendly welcome.
This a great place to stay for something different and a special feeling

  We stayed here for 2 very romantic nights in August 2021. It was an amazing time of luxury, beauty and refreshing. We would recommend this to anyone, and would love... read more to come back when we are able. The service of our hosts was above and beyond what we expected. The beauty and detail of the room and house was perfect. The quality of everything made our stay outstanding and memorable. Everything was very clean and the site was quiet and peaceful.

  We stayed with our hosts, Merryl and Phil at Bli Bli house for several months. Breakfasts were nothing short of splendid, always cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. We were... read more treated as valued guests where nothing was too much trouble and where we were transported back to a time where good conversation and company could be enjoyed. The convenience of the coffee machine, fridge and microwave in the room were supplemented by complimentary cakes, chocolates and other treats. Thank you for a wonderful stay where we were able to recharge in a quiet location with river views.

  One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed at. Victorian elegance and charm at its best.
Ambient & spacious bedroom and bathroom with private balcony... read more overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds & river.
Plush hallways and other cosy sitting areas provide many options to relax and relish the experience whilst enjoying the coffee, tea, pastries and fudge supplied in abundance.
The included breakfast was scrumptious, ample and served with class.
Phil and Merryl were the consummate hosts and couldn't have done more to make our stay so enjoyable.
We can't recommend Bli Bli House enough and will definitely stay for longer next time!!