The location was superb and very quiet

“Perfect Getaway”

Beautiful estate house full of history. Rooms were clean and well kept. I loved the oceanfront location surrounded by all the greenery. There were also complimentary bikes and kayaks available for use. Special thanks to Jodie the groundskeeper who was such a delight to be around. She made me feel extra welcome and well looked after.

“What a shame! This house is charming but lacks adequate maintenance and resources for its guests”

The space available for what I didn't like is limited, so additional information will go in here. Oceania House once the Clunies-Ross home, certainly exudes charm, has a beautiful outlook to the bay, and deserves its heritage listing, but is dysfunctional and more like an expensive under-facilitated, under maintained hostel in the way it presents for its clientele. The available meal catered for, on application, for us at the beginning was a very basic fish and rice dish in a cardboard container and not Malay style curry as expected. If the government acquires property of significance (the surrounding "botanical gardens" for instance), it has an obligation to maintain it with suitable funding and effort if it is to be used as a selling point. Any serious application for preservation is not even close.

“Heritage Hotel.”

A beautiful heritage hotel and room in a lovely secluded location, but walkable to the village. The room was massive. Antique furniture was situated all around the house.

“A gloriously quiet and restful location.”

The breakfast prepared by Paula was fabulous! Great selection of cereals, fruit, fresh island coconut, amazing overnight baked oats and the best scrambled eggs on sour dough toast ever.

PAula and Greg are amazing hosts. They guided me through my stay so I enjoyed much that was available, never a dull moment, but certainly some quiet times where you can relax and contemplate. I will definitely stay there again and bring others to share this beautiful experience

“A fabulous stay made perfect thanks to JP and Leah and the luck of our timing.”

Oceania is fascinating as is the history of the islands. The guest rooms are generous and the current caretakers, JP and Leah were fabulous. Location is perfect.

“Fabulous”

Beautiful building in fantastic location. Lots of charm and history. Very welcoming, warm and friendly staff. Lots of helpful advice/ tips from Leah & JP.

The location. The views are gorgeous.

The history and location are great. The building is exceptionally beautiful. We had a wonderful trip to Horsburgh Island and turtle watching thanks to Halim.