Kims has been putting people to sleep to the sound of Toowoon Bay since 1886, which makes it one of Australia’s oldest beach retreats — and the formula barely changed: timber bungalows under the banksias, sand a few steps away, and meals taken seriously. Guests rate it 4.5 stars across 313 reviews.
★ 4.5 · 313 Google reviews (correct at the time of writing, July 2026)
Property photo via Google Maps
The stay
The bungalows range from classic timber cabins to spa suites with decks at the waterline, and tariffs traditionally include Kims’ generous dining — the old full-board beach-house ritual that regulars return for year after year. No cars, no roads between you and the water.
Around Toowoon Bay
Toowoon Bay’s sheltered water is family-swimming perfect, The Entrance’s pelican feeding is five minutes north, and Terrigal’s Skillion about 20 minutes south — with the Central Coast food trail threading the hinterland.
Header image shows the surrounding Byron Bay region — see the property’s website for accommodation photos. Rates, availability and inclusions are set by the property.
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