Kims Beachside Retreat – central coast

I visited (re my business) a group of lovely ladies who were staying at the resort. The walk through the tropical oasis was so embedded in nature you felt a million miles from civilization and yet the ocean and all local amenities are close. The view out to the ocean peaceful and tranquil. The rooms themselves were beautifully done and each had private balconies to extend the living space to again be embedded in the sounds and feel of nature, enjoying it all. Really lovely place.

I have visited Kim’s many times over the last 20 years. We just returned home to Canada after a long trip to Australia and can’t help but wonder what happened to this once premium get-a-way on the sea. Those who have been to Kim’s know it’s not inexpensive but once upon a time the value outweighed the premium price. Things have changed. One of the draw cards was the beautiful all-you-can eat buffet, they have canned it. My wife asked if the buffet was returning after COVID and was told not likely. Huge disappointment as this was where the value was. They have reduced the rates (a little) and now charge for dinner, the wait staff are obviously still not up to scratch with service standards, so many details were missed and food timing was atrocious. If you want a hot breakfast you have to pay extra, a light breakfast is included. Now the value consists solely in the location and lovely surrounding forest. The rooms are now dated and in need of renovations. We became engaged at Kim’s and it saddens us deeply that the standards have dropped so far because we won’t be returning unless these things improve. We will keep an eye out for changes and we sincerely hope things return to the 5 star get-away Kim’s once was in it’s prime.

Okay sports fans. This place is the most idyllic place to stay. From the moment you arrive it just says relax and enjoy...from the jacuzzi on the patio to the double temple shower it tells you that romance has not died. You can't help but feel free to do anything that you want. In the confines of your room. And let me tell you that the accommodation is superb. Take a bottle of your favourite champagne or wine and make a night of it. Then go to dinner. WOW....The food to die for....oh forgot to tell you to have cocktails before dinner. It's a must. Anyway back to dinner. Just wonderful. Fresh seafood, the best steak, and brilliant service. Okay too good to be true...maybe but do your self a favour. Go to KIM'S. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. That's all from me. Try it you'll love it.

Stayed for two nights for the first time location is really only thing you are paying for the spa in our room was not working we hard repair men come in trying to fix it while we were trying to relaxing and said they would might move us but just apologised instead and did no compensation us as we weren't happy about It. For $610 a night you expect everything to work %100 or some sort of compensation and the free breakfast was just toasted and yoghurt anything else "hot" cost $20+ per person high chance will not be back.

Bed is at perfect height, mirrors well placed. 2-person shower & plenty of privacy. Loved it! Will definitely be coming back.