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Gaia Retreat & Spa
Byron Bay, Australia[view map]
Smith hotels aren't just ideal for romantic escapes: many are also ideal wedding venues. Each fantastic wedding hotel we’ve highlighted has that all-important wow factor – and here we give you the insider low-down on how to sort out details from booking rooms to the bridal bouquet.
- Number of people
- 2–100
- Licensed for weddings
- Yes
Wow factor
The lush sub-tropical setting, amid rolling hills and verdant valleys in Bryon Bay's rural hinterland yet not far from beaches and the sea, means you're guaranteed a serene and strikingly romantic location. Team this with beautiful interiors, a state-of-the-art spa with a range of relaxing treatments, and healthy, organic cuisine and you've got the makings of a luxe yet environmentally aware nuptuals. Gaia offers a private, unique and boutique wedding experience.
Need to know
Gaia has hosted weddings before and is licensed to hold functions for up to 100 guests for a formal sit-down dinner at its elegant dining room Kukura House. It can accommodate a maximum of 38 guests staying overnight at the retreat. A minimum stay of two-nights applies, and rates are based on single or double occupancy of rooms. All rooms have to be booked. The retreat can help with any wedding arrangements, from flowers to photographers, cakes, bridal treatments, entertainment, transport or guest accommodation for an additional charge, helping to organise every last detail or working with your wedding planner. Contact reception for details.
Inspiration
Breathtaking views of hills and the sea from the highest point in the shire; 20-acres of beautiful, manicured grounds that are lush year-round; elegant modern rooms with soothing decor in muted earth tones; food that blends eastern and western influences and is stylishly presented; the nurturing Amala Day Spa, with its comprehensive menu of over 40 revitalising treatments for both men and women, leaving you relaxed for your big day; and a sauna and outdoor swimming pool to refresh you.
