At the end of Melaleuca Drive, Casa Rotunda offers a tranquil retreat with expansive views over Catseye Bay and Whitsunday Island. This 8-bedroom villa-style home boasts a wine cellar, private chef options, an in-home spa and luxurious outdoor living spaces centered around the pool and heated spa grotto.
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Wonderful
Entire home
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 162000 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Casa Rotunda Summary:
Summary: One of Hamilton Island’s most iconic homes has been transformed into the ultimate luxury holiday home experience. Casa Rotunda is inspired by both Queensland’s coastal aesthetic and a love of the Mediterranean. Commanding a unique elevated site at the end of prestigious Melaleuca Drive, this vast property offers total tranquility and seclusion yet is only a short buggy ride to all of the island’s key attractions. Inside, set over three levels, this 8 bedroom home with expansive ceilings and abundant windows creates immersive views over Catseye Bay, Passage Peak, Whitsunday Island and beyond. The wraparound balconies, huge pool and spa invite luxury outdoor living with spectacular views, whilst the wine cellar offers a carefully curated selection of local and international wines. Our team can curate your bespoke Hamilton Island experience offering a full range of concierge services from provisioning services to arranging a private chef for your stay and booking activities. Our onsite caretakers provide the ultimate luxury holiday home experience with daily continental breakfast service included, as well as a daily housekeeping and groundskeeping service.
The Space: Walking through the arched teak doors, guests are welcomed into the vast interior with a circular sunken lounge forming the centrepiece of the homes spacious living area. Inside, set over three levels, this vast 8 bedroom home with expansive ceilings and abundant windows creates a sense of being part of the spectacular and unsurpassed views of the Whitsundays. Crisp white venetian walls, lavish travertine tiles and marble bench tops are complemented by the homes carefully curated selection of luxurious homewares. Each of the homes' 8 bedrooms has their own spacious ensuite evoking a balmy Mediterranean feel with bespoke terracotta bowl basins, arched doorways and brushed copper tapware. The well equipped open plan kitchen with huge island bench is an entertainers delight. The kitchen with high end appliances including Gaggenau wall oven, gas cooktop and Smeg small appliances. Behind the main kitchen, the scullery has everything a private chef needs to cater for large groups, with combi oven, skope fridges, commercial cooker, deep fryer and commercial dishwashers. The indoor melds into the outdoor through stacking ranch sliders onto a huge balcony with 5 burner Beefeater signature BBQ and a 4.5m concrete table with enough seating for 16. The balcony wraps around to a spectacular pool, spa and pool bar area. Slide from the heated spa pool into the main pool grotto and float out to the infinity edge to marvel at the view over Catseye Beach. Saving the best for last, this magnificent property features a wine cellar stocked with carefully selected wines, perfect to pair with fresh locally sourced seafood or meats whilst enjoying the tropical climate of the Whitsundays.
Guest Access: Guests will be met at Hamilton Island Airport or Hamilton Island Marina by our valet service. On site caretakers will provide access and onsite familiarisation with the property.
The Neighborhood: Hamilton Island is Australia's most well know resort island offering easy access to the spleandours of the Whitsunday Island and Great Barrier Reef. Commanding a unique elevated site at the end of prestigious Melaleuca Drive, Casa Rotunda is an iconic property that has recently been given a new lease of life with a multi-million dollar redevelopment.
Getting Around: Casa Rotunda comes with 2 x electric 4-seater golf buggies included, so you are always within easy reach of all the island’s facilities. Your buggy can be re-charged at the home, and at several convenient spots around the island. Don’t forget to plug it in overnight! At the time of booking your buggy, please advise the age of any children travelling with you during your stay at Casa Rotunda and our team will be able to assist with securing the appropriate restraints. Important note for golf buggies on Hamilton Island: Authorised drivers must be a minimum age of 21 years old and hold a current full drivers license to drive the vehicle. Maximum 4 people per buggy. Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Babies and Children cannot ride on an Adult's lap. It is a legal requirement that a passenger less than six months old must be restrained in a rearward facing infant restraint, located in the front seat. It is a legal requirement that a passenger at least six months old, but less than four years old must be restrained in a forward facing child restraint.
Our team can also assist with hiring additional buggies if there are more than eight guests.
Other Things to Note: Our concierge team are available to curate your bespoke Hamilton Island Experience.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
8 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Whitsundays, this villa is by the sea. Hamilton Island Marina and Spa Wumurdaylin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitehaven Beach and Whitsunday Islands National Park. Visit our Whitsundays travel guide
Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catseye Beach, Spa Wumurdaylin, and Hamilton Island Marina. Hamilton Island Bowling Alley and Point Henning Pavilion are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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