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Message: <blockquote data-quote="drron" data-source="post: 2292973" data-attributes="member: 3499">So all there is to do is my thoughts on Hayman Island.It certainly has been somewhere I wanted to stay especially after becoming an IC Ambassador member.Certainly the arrival experience was excellent and a good upgrade.The surrounds are very nice and the place is in good repair.A lot of the problems we encountered where as a result of lockdowns with occupancy ~ 20%.What surprised me was that a majority of the guests were young couples or young women who paraded around having their photos taken.But lots of space to be alone.The major problem came with the evening meal.Only 1 restaurant open each night.This was conveyed to us by email before arrival with the suggestion we should book early.On the first and last nights anyone who hadn't booked was given a time to come back which was as it should be.But on the second night walk ins were seated straight away and the place was full when we arrived at our booked time.The result was disater.Even without that though the place fell short.Our stays a Saffire and the Great Southern lodges were much better and normally would be about the same in cost.I was very pleased we were able to stay on points and at the lowest rate I have seen.I would not have enjoyed paying the normal rates for the stay.So a place I am glad I have stayed but wouldn't go back.I just don't see the value at normal rates.</blockquote>