Odyssey Robina adds festive twist to senior staycation
Odyssey Robina offers a festive Senior Staycation, with stay costs refunded if guests choose to move in.
What’s happening?
Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities has introduced a festive update to its Senior Staycation program.
Guests who choose to move in after their stay will have the full cost of their stay refunded.
The initiative gives older Australians the chance to experience Odyssey’s luxury living through a short-term stay in a designer apartment, without pressure or obligation.
Why it matters
Aged care decisions often intensify during the Christmas period. The staycation allows seniors and families to experience daily life at Odyssey before making long-term choices.
Odyssey founder Phil Usher said the program is designed to keep the process simple.
“Our Senior Staycation program has always been about giving people a glimpse into the Odyssey experience without any pressure or expectations,” says Mr Usher.He said the festive season can be especially challenging for older Australians.
“Christmas can be overwhelming, especially for older Australians, and a stay like this can provide comfort, care and community, and now, if they decide this is a place they would like to live, we’ll happily credit their stay.”Mr Usher said the initiative also supports families already weighing up care options.
“This time of year can be incredibly busy, and we know many families are potentially at the beginning or midway through the aged care decision-making process, and this is a way to offer something that provides genuine confidence without obligation.”
Local impact
Odyssey is located in Robina at the corner of Scottsdale Drive and The Crestway, providing a local aged care option on the southern Gold Coast.
The company is also developing a second community at Chevron Island, which is expected to open in 2026.
By the numbers
Staycation costs are fully refunded if a guest decides to move in, removing financial risk from the decision.
Professional nursing support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A second Odyssey community at Chevron Island is scheduled to open in 2026.
Zoom in
Guests receive access to chef-prepared daily dining, a full lifestyle program, concierge-style assistance and 24/7 nursing support.
Seniors only need to pack a bag, with daily needs handled by the community.
Zoom out
Odyssey’s approach reflects a growing shift in aged care towards independence, dignity and lifestyle-led living in a resort-style environment.
What to look for next
Further availability details for the Senior Staycation program and construction updates for the Chevron Island community.