Saffire Freycinet

A unique place with amazing views, friendly and proactive staff, and lovely rooms. Only 20 suites and all with amazing views - we stayed in a signature suite and enjoyed the extra space and magnificent views from our full height windows. We also really enjoyed the included experiences which included Paul taking us to the oyster farm👍, Glenn showing us around his lovely vineyard #craigieknowe, and Tom showing us the magnificently positioned #waubharbour distillery. Thanks to the staff for making it such a warm and welcoming place and Oliver for the tailored whisky tasting An unforgettable place!

If you read no further, just finish this sentence: I've traveled the world over and Saffire Freycinet now tops the list of favorite destinations for the following myriad reasons. The three most important aspects regarding real estate: Location, Location, Location. Okay, well, at Saffire, add this: accommodations, accommodations, accommodations; dining, dining, dining; hospitality, hospitality, hospitality! My "mate" and I enjoyed a superlative time at Saffire from the moment we walked into one of the most breathtaking vistas I've ever seen in a hotel/lodge. It’s such a shame we didn’t plan at least 4, although honestly, we could have spent a month here. It was so magnificent, calm and serene and the unlimited food (everything included in the price) was divine. But what really made this location shine were the people who worked here. Across the board, we were made to feel like we were visiting friends, not bunking at a hotel. I am so, so happy that my Aussie friends from “Melbin” suggested going here. We spent two nights (way too short of a stay) and did adventures like donning a bee-keepers uniform and holding honeycomb from a 40,000 beehive, as well as taking a 12-mile hike into unspoiled landscapes and pristine beaches where we were the only one's swimming and frolicking on the beach. We met adorable Barney the Tassie Devil (and "adopted" him to help save the Tasmanian Devils who are on the verge of extinction due to a rare face cancer), saw wallabies in the wild and feasted our eyes on nature at its best. Our accommodations were just perfect. They are all in a line, all with views, and nothing in front of you to block the view. Floor to ceiling windows afforded a morning awakening like no other. We opted for the plunge pool, which is really a big bathtub, but well worth the extra dollars for relaxing under the southern hemisphere stars. The products in the room were heavenly, and we had a full kitchen stocked with everything we could possibly want and more. We don't drink, but if you do, this is paradise as everything is included and they stock expensive brands of everything from champagne to wine to hard liquor. We wanted ice cream, and they added it to our freezer, they gave us gifts and took care of absolutely everything. I'm sitting in my home in Los Angeles writing this and wondering how quickly I can get back to Saffire, a magical, enchanting and magnificent paradise on earth.