Since opening its arched doors a few years ago, Halcyon House has been making waves on the luxury beachfront. The former 1960s motel favored by Cabarita surfers now attracts fashionable Gold Coast converts with its eclectic interiors and easygoing attitude. Walls in the 21 rooms are all upholstered in different fabrics; furnishings are seaside chic, accented with a delightful mishmash collected from flea markets and estate sales. Striped loungers add a Hollywood-heyday touch to the teak-lined pool. Wunderkind chef Jason Barratt whips up simple coastal cuisine at Paper Daisy restaurant.