Halse Lodge—Noosa Heads
The reawakening of Halse Lodge, a Noosa icon reimagined by CLO Studios, is a guesthouse steeped in memory—revived for a new generation of travellers.
Words HANDE RENSHAW Photos TIM SALISBURY Styling EMMA BESTEK Build T CASA PROJECTS
“We wanted the interiors to feel like seeing a rainbow cast over the sea.”
High on the hill, tucked between rainforest and sea, Halse Lodge has long held a presence in Noosa’s coastal rhythm. Built in the 1880s, the heritage listed guesthouse has stood the test of time—weathering salt air, changing tides, and generations of guests who visited.
This summer, after a mindful restoration, Halse Lodge has opened its doors once more—ready to welcome a new chapter.
At the heart of reimagination of the lodge is Chloe Tozer, founder and creative director of CLO Studios, who, along with her family, led the transformation with a deep respect for the lodge’s storied past. ‘We’ve aimed to preserve the essence of what Halse Lodge always has been,’ Chloe shares, ‘a house for travellers and friends by the sea.’
That spirit is woven into every detail throughout the spaces. Across 14 light-filled dorms, 12 double suites, and two private retreats, the interiors evoke a sun-bleached nostalgia—summer holidays, postcards from the road, moments shared and remembered. Charming details abound, including in-built bunks in shades of ‘all spice’, which are framed by salmon and yellow pinstriped curtains.
Glossy ceilings painted in hues of bold sunshine yellow and strawberry red brings warmth and whimsy to each space, while cork flooring and original timber boards create a grounding sense of materiality. Velvet sofas in dolphin blue add softness—anchoring communal spaces adding to the playful, nostalgic atmosphere.
The main dining hall has been transformed into an extended bar—its heart marked by a restored vintage record player, high-gloss burl Art Deco sideboard, and an original 1880s piano still standing in its original place. Around it, framed postcards from Chloe’s travels and archival photographs of Noosa line the walls—connecting past and present to evoke memories of sun drenched holidays spent with family and friends.
The project remains deeply personal. Led and restored by a family of Noosa locals, each with fond memories of the lodge tucked into their own childhoods, the revival is as much about preservation as it is reinvention. Every decision—colour, texture, and tone—created with intention and sentiment.
More than just a place to visit and stay, Halse Lodge has returned as a shared sanctuary by the sea. A place of rhythm and rest. Of music, conversation, and slow mornings on the deck. A homecoming not only for the lodge itself, but for the many who have passed through—and the many more to come.
Book your stay at Halse Lodge here.
Halse Lodge
2 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, Queensland 4567
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