KIM'S BEACH HIDEAWAY
Laidback luxury hideaway in idyllic Pacific beach setting
FRINGED BY THE RAIN FOREST and fronting the Pacific Ocean, Kim’s Beach Hideaway is the epitome of barefoot luxury. Just steps from the horseshoe sweep of Toowoon (or should that be To-swoon?) Bay, this shamelessly romantic getaway makes the perfect wind-down.
Home is an individually designed timber bungalow complete with sundeck, shaded by giant century-old Norfolk pines and surrounded by lush gardens. Kick off your shoes, slip into a cool kimono and make yourself at home amid polished rustic comforts: cedarwood floors, Persian rugs, a DVD player and plenty of books. Cane furnishings and ceiling fans lend a distinctly tropical feel.
Choose a beach-facing bungalow with a private Jacuzzi, indoor spa bath or double shower temple, or a spa villa with your own heated saltwater pool on the sun deck. Some even come with toasty fires for cool winter nights.
Where
90 minutes north of Sydney, on Toowoon Bay.
Bedtime
Go for a bungalow with full-on beach frontage: open the louvres and wake to the ocean.
Be savvy
Meals are at set times, so make sure your siesta doesn’t mean missing lunch.
Be smitten
Laidback luxury at the ocean’s door.
Back to nature
Family-run Kim’s is all about cosseting comforts and back-to-nature indulgence. Everything is designed with privacy and indulgence in mind, and iff you’re after a few days of chill-out time in the sun, this place hits the spot. Lovers and world-weary townies adore it here.
Dining here is exceptional and a real gastro-experience. Listen out for the old ship’s bell that rings out three times a day, signalling the start of Kim’s legendary cornucopia buffets, laden with fresh chef-prepared seafood, sushi, home-baked breads, sensational desserts, chutneys and smoked salmon.
Outside, native birds flit among the canopy of palms, hibiscus and pine trees. Have a cocktail in the bar before dining al fresco on the terrace with waves unfurling in the background. With white powder sand just yards from your door (Toowoon Bay was voted Australia’s cleanest beach in 2007) and a symphony of surf to lull you to sleep, it’s a perfect place for us-time.
Be as active or lazy here as you want. Go swimming, kite surfing or boating, lie in the shade with your favourite novel or book a massage at Kim’s Pampering Place for the ultimate wind-down.
Kim's Beach Hideaway was reviewed by Room for Romance
Home is an individually designed timber bungalow complete with sundeck, shaded by giant century-old Norfolk pines and surrounded by lush gardens. Kick off your shoes, slip into a cool kimono and make yourself at home amid polished rustic comforts: cedarwood floors, Persian rugs, a DVD player and plenty of books. Cane furnishings and ceiling fans lend a distinctly tropical feel.
Choose a beach-facing bungalow with a private Jacuzzi, indoor spa bath or double shower temple, or a spa villa with your own heated saltwater pool on the sun deck. Some even come with toasty fires for cool winter nights.
Where
90 minutes north of Sydney, on Toowoon Bay.
Bedtime
Go for a bungalow with full-on beach frontage: open the louvres and wake to the ocean.
Be savvy
Meals are at set times, so make sure your siesta doesn’t mean missing lunch.
Be smitten
Laidback luxury at the ocean’s door.
Back to nature
Family-run Kim’s is all about cosseting comforts and back-to-nature indulgence. Everything is designed with privacy and indulgence in mind, and iff you’re after a few days of chill-out time in the sun, this place hits the spot. Lovers and world-weary townies adore it here.
Dining here is exceptional and a real gastro-experience. Listen out for the old ship’s bell that rings out three times a day, signalling the start of Kim’s legendary cornucopia buffets, laden with fresh chef-prepared seafood, sushi, home-baked breads, sensational desserts, chutneys and smoked salmon.
Outside, native birds flit among the canopy of palms, hibiscus and pine trees. Have a cocktail in the bar before dining al fresco on the terrace with waves unfurling in the background. With white powder sand just yards from your door (Toowoon Bay was voted Australia’s cleanest beach in 2007) and a symphony of surf to lull you to sleep, it’s a perfect place for us-time.
Be as active or lazy here as you want. Go swimming, kite surfing or boating, lie in the shade with your favourite novel or book a massage at Kim’s Pampering Place for the ultimate wind-down.
Kim's Beach Hideaway was reviewed by Room for Romance
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Dining in
You name it, and you'll find it here – Kims' buffets laden with sushi, seafood, curries, roasts, tarts, home-made ice cream and more are justly famous. Tuck into just-caught fresh local seafood like Tuggerah lakes blue swimmer crabs and trout. Spice up your evening with one of Kim's slow cooked curries, rounded off with one of the awesome desserts (the chocolate truffle tart takes some beating) or gargantuan cheeseboard. Breads, chutneys and jams are all home made.
With its high ceilings, wooden beams and and polished wood floors, Kims’ has a nautical feel – underlined by the ship's bell that rings out when at lunch and dinner time.
Dining out
Your nearest town is The Entrance, whose restaurants include both home-grown and exotic places. If you can tear yourself away from your beach bungalow, check out Maximillian's Mongolian BBQ, or go Australian at Breakers Brasserie.
Where?
Kim’s Beach Hideaway
What’s cooking?
Chef-prepared cornucopia buffets made with fresh local produce.
Top table?
On the restaurant deck, soaking up Pacific ocean views.
See & Do
You’re right on the beach here – perfect for water babies – so get surfing, kite surfing, sailing, fishing or swimming. If you'd sooner keep your toes dry, take a sunset walk on the beach, a bushwalk on one of numerous nearby trails or a trip to one of the local art galleries. Golfers will be in heaven – there's a course only two minutes away.
Shop
Head into Toowoon Bay for specialist surfing and beach gear, or fashion boutiques. There are also plenty of places to pick up souvenirs, artworks and antiques.
Spa
Book a massage at Kims' Pampering Place.
After dark
Dine in then enjoy a chaser and live music in the cocktail lounge.
Dates
1st Weekend December
It's party time in The Entrance at the Mardi Gras festival. Expect live music, dancing, parades and a great atmosphere.
26 January
A massive fireworks displays lights up the sky over The Entrance to mark Australia Day.
You name it, and you'll find it here – Kims' buffets laden with sushi, seafood, curries, roasts, tarts, home-made ice cream and more are justly famous. Tuck into just-caught fresh local seafood like Tuggerah lakes blue swimmer crabs and trout. Spice up your evening with one of Kim's slow cooked curries, rounded off with one of the awesome desserts (the chocolate truffle tart takes some beating) or gargantuan cheeseboard. Breads, chutneys and jams are all home made.
With its high ceilings, wooden beams and and polished wood floors, Kims’ has a nautical feel – underlined by the ship's bell that rings out when at lunch and dinner time.
Dining out
Your nearest town is The Entrance, whose restaurants include both home-grown and exotic places. If you can tear yourself away from your beach bungalow, check out Maximillian's Mongolian BBQ, or go Australian at Breakers Brasserie.
Where?
Kim’s Beach Hideaway
What’s cooking?
Chef-prepared cornucopia buffets made with fresh local produce.
Top table?
On the restaurant deck, soaking up Pacific ocean views.
See & Do
You’re right on the beach here – perfect for water babies – so get surfing, kite surfing, sailing, fishing or swimming. If you'd sooner keep your toes dry, take a sunset walk on the beach, a bushwalk on one of numerous nearby trails or a trip to one of the local art galleries. Golfers will be in heaven – there's a course only two minutes away.
Shop
Head into Toowoon Bay for specialist surfing and beach gear, or fashion boutiques. There are also plenty of places to pick up souvenirs, artworks and antiques.
Spa
Book a massage at Kims' Pampering Place.
After dark
Dine in then enjoy a chaser and live music in the cocktail lounge.
Dates
1st Weekend December
It's party time in The Entrance at the Mardi Gras festival. Expect live music, dancing, parades and a great atmosphere.
26 January
A massive fireworks displays lights up the sky over The Entrance to mark Australia Day.
GETTING THERE
Location
On the beach, Toowoon Bay, NSW 2261
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Tuggerah station – 20 minutes away
Taxis
AUD 30 from the station
Airport
Sydney – 90 minutes away
Rooms and suites
34 villas and bungalows
Special features
Check out the deluxe bungalows with their private heated swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, shower temple and king size bed.
Also…
Your silk kimono is perfect to wear to the massage rooms.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
AUD 550 - 1,770
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
At peak times
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10am
Room service
No
Children
No
Pets
No
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Languages
English
Wedding license?
No
Eco conscience
Only natural spring water is used. Kims’ has become home to many local birds and mammals, and even has its own pet possum.
Your contact
Diana Kershaw – general manager
Location
On the beach, Toowoon Bay, NSW 2261
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Tuggerah station – 20 minutes away
Taxis
AUD 30 from the station
Airport
Sydney – 90 minutes away
Rooms and suites
34 villas and bungalows
Special features
Check out the deluxe bungalows with their private heated swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, shower temple and king size bed.
Also…
Your silk kimono is perfect to wear to the massage rooms.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
AUD 550 - 1,770
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
Midday
Minimum night stay?
At peak times
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10am
Room service
No
Children
No
Pets
No
Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms
Languages
English
Wedding license?
No
Eco conscience
Only natural spring water is used. Kims’ has become home to many local birds and mammals, and even has its own pet possum.
Your contact
Diana Kershaw – general manager
