Media

Media

The Restaurant
“The food just happens to be sensational simple and very fresh" "One of the finest eateries in Australia" "Just under your balcony there's an alfresco restaurant where the food would tempt a saint" She Magazine
"The best wok-fried baby snapper with tamarind and lime south of the equator." Tatler magazine
"The effect is one of perpetual, luscious, fecundity…this food, this wine, this view, as they say is living…five out of five *****" SMH
"Where better to savour a late lunch with fiends – Pure Bliss, Hippy Chic." Madison
"One of the finest eateries in Australia…it's a mansion by the sea for travellers looking for something special" Brisbane News Magazine
"Suffice to say it is magnificent" Sunday Mail Newspaper
"So steeped in surf culture is spectacular Byron Bay that until recently lodging was limited to glorified motels…then came Rae's"  Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
"Byron Bay's most coveted address…it is an exotic retreat" Vogue Australia magazine "The food just happens to be sensational - simple and very fresh" Interiors Magazine
The Hotel
"The Place to Stay is on Watego's Beach at Rae's, 50 of The Worlds Most Fabulous Hotels" Travel & Leisure Magazine
"This small hotel…is an altogether different world…everything is there to make your stay utterly hedonistic" She Living Magazine
Voted in "The Worlds Top 101 Hotels" Tatler Abercrombie & Kent Travel Guide 2000
"An exceptional mix of exotic surroundings, friendly staff and fabulous food." She Magazine
" If you're supercool, you ring Rae¹s at Watego¹s Rae¹s is it" Tatler magazine
"Rae's is a blend of tropical hedonism and refinement" Vogue Magazine
"If ever a hotel was a beautiful dreamer this is the one" GC Magazine
"Mosaic marble floors, rattan chairs, vast sofas and windows thrown open to the Pacific wind attract more and more chilling-out celebs every month." Tatler magazine
"Rae's means polished Moroccan and Mediterranean summerhouse elegance, flowering orchids, perfect service and, all around, people like you." Tatler magazine
"Rae's is to die for…it's wonderfully sophisticated, the ultimate in luxury" New Woman Magazine "Nothing could be more breathtakingly romantic" Studio for Brides Magazine
"Rae's is a private luxurious haven" The Australian Newspaper
"One of Australia’s great getaways." Home Beautiful
"To find the modern style and simplicity of Rae's on spectacular and secluded Watego's Beach, is a triumph" Vogue Living Magazine
"Rae’s has helped put Byron on the map. It is almost as common to see an international rock star chilling on the balcony of the Hotel as it is to see a pod of dolphins splashing in the surf out the front." Belle
"...one of Australia’s most desirable destinations..." Harper’s Bazaar
One of the world's Top 25 Hotels" "Top 100 Best Spa" Conde Nast Traveller
What's the best hotel you've ever stayed in? Rae's is a lovely little hotel; it's only got about seven bedrooms and I highly recommend it." Richard Branson "If ever a hotel was a beautiful dreamer this is the one" GC magazine
"Rae’s on Watego’s is the epitome of coastal chic..." Belle magazine
"If you’re supercool, you ring Rae’s at Watego’s; Rae’s is it." Tatler magazine
"100 Most Exotic Beach Resorts" Luxury Travel
"Catching the Byron Vibe" Australian Traveller
"Rae’s on Wategos – Gold List" Luxury Travel
"Hot Hotels" Madison
"Rae’s is sheer luxury, sought by superstars for respite from the public" Focus Magazine
"Rae’s – a luscious and romantic trip for bride and groom" Studio Brides
"Style and understated elegance are the two major traits at Rae’s" Australian Traveller – Search for Hotel Nirvana
"Rae’s is a boutique beachside Hotel that promises epicurean delights for the senses – the soul – and delivers." Life & Fitness
"Rae’s on Watego’s – For those who love a little luxury – a spectacular seaside destination." Cream
"Prepare to be pampered at this exclusive Hotel." What’s Hot – Rae’s Spa
"Be wise – be decadent – love yourself – give yourself to Rae’s – for a night or a day." Spa Life
"Rae’s on Watego’s – the epitome of bohemian sophistication." Condé Naste
"It’s long been one of Australia’s most desirable destinations." Harpers Bazaar
"To find the modern style and simplicity of Rae's on spectacular and secluded Watego's Beach, is a triumph" Vogue Living Magazine
"Individuality, outstanding design and dedication to service…Rae's makes good on what fine beach resorts often promise but precious few deliver" Conde Nast Traveller Magazine - review for "Top 25 Hotels in The World"
"If one word springs to mind to describe the accommodation it's sumptuous…once in your suite there is a temptation not to go too far" Courier Mail Newspaper

Raes Spa
"Top 50 Spas in the World" Luxury Travel
"The Spa at Rae’s is opulently private" Wentworth Courier
"Rae’s Spa – The Ultimate Sanctuary, The Ultimate Luxe" Sea Spray
"Rae’s Spa – Favourite Haunt of Celebrities" Body & Soul – Sunday Telegraph
"Top Spa Destinations – Rae’s Spa" "Eclectic opulence is Rae’s Spa" Asia Spa
"Rae’s on Wategos – Hollywood Favourite" NSW Scoop Traveller
"Miracle Workers – Rae’s Spa" Notebook
Rae’s on Watego’s is an iconic seaside nirvana" Sea Spray
"Byron Bay’s Hippiest Hotelier – Vincent Rae" Sunday Telegraph
"All glamorous at the spa at Rae’s on Watego’s" Body & Soul
"Special Beauty Treatments" "Rae’s Spa – Bespoke Facial off the menu facial by Marionne de Candia." Virgin Blue Vogue Magazine
"Rae’s Spa – the ultimate in pampering." Body & Soul
"You don’t have to be an A lister to be pampered at Rae’s Spa. It has the Midas touch." Qantas Magazine
"Rae’s Spa – a rock star retreat." Spa Asia
"Spa Struck – the destination for celebrity nirvana." Australian Traveller
“Relax in Rae’s lush spa." Vogue Entertaining & Travel
"Do get a spa facial at Rae’s legendary boho get away." Brisbane Times

Rae's on Watego's Byron Bay Australia. Tel: +61 (0) 2 66 855 366 · Email: raes@wategos.com.au

+61 2 6685 5366
raes@wategos.com.au