Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
107 The Scenic Rd, Killcare, New South Wales 2257 Australia
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Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa is a boutique coastal retreat with a vibrant regional restaurant, focusing on Mediterranean and Italian food. The property is situated high on the NSW Bouddi Peninsula and surrounded by untouched Bouddi National Park and many secluded and pristine beaches, Bells at Killcare is just a 90-minute drive north of Sydney's CBD and offers exclusive and private coastal style cottage accommodation - 25 cottages and suites, and 4 luxurious lodges, sprawling over a huge rural acreage. Guests can relax by the outdoor 20 metre lap pool or enjoy a signature spa treatment in the delightful Bells Day Spa. Arrive by seaplane, ferry or car.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Yoga classes
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Boating
Conference facilities
Parking
Outdoor pool
Personal trainer
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Bicycle tours
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Waxing services
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
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Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Safe
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Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Italian
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107 The Scenic Rd, Killcare, New South Wales 2257 Australia
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High expectations but the food and service highly disappointing. It's like they forgot about us. We just wanted to feel special. We came from all over the coast and the food was soggy sad and unappealing. I wouldn't normally leave a review like this, but talk to the staff so they know the problem and give them a chance to help,but no. The female Chef took insult and we paid and left. Would have live to talk but we're ignored from kitchen t door. We had our 80 yo matriarch with us and felt extremely embarrassed. We've had lovely moments before here, but something changed for the worse. Chef appalling.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Juliette, So sorry to hear about your experience & thank you for your support in the past. We have no record of your booking and would love to chat to you about this. Can you please call or email Jo our Food & Beverage Manager at your convenience. 4349-7000 or fandbmanager@bellsatkillcare.com.au
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Such a memorable experience. The rooms are beautiful. The food in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast was wonderful with plenty to choose from. We had the pleasure of having Kim as our waitress for both dinner and breakfast. She was amazing at looking after us and suggesting alternate meals due to my allergies. My friends and I have stayed before and each time it has been a weekend to remember. Can't wait to come back soon.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 1 week ago
Fabulous. We are thrilled you had an amazing time with us again. Safe Travels until next time!
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We have stayed here many times over the years. Just had a wonderful Sunday night. Peaceful vibe pervades the property. We had the degustation with premium matching wines. Chef did himself proud. Friendly and professional staff. Lighting and music could have been softer over dinner. Breakfast options were excellent including shakshuka. Fruit platter would be good. We will return soon. Thank you and bravo.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much for your support.
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Attentive customer service, beautiful grounds, lovely accomodation and generous package. Breakfast and daily welcome drink at the bar, free welcome hamper in the room. Daily room service and free shuttle back on return from bush-walk. Chefs degustation menu well worth the money.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Worth getting a package deal
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Wonderful to read. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
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My wife and I visited Bells for our (big!) wedding anniversary staying in a Lake Villa for three nights. It’s a great set up - a really relaxed vibe, good facilities, great staff and set in a beautiful area of the NSW central coast which is easy to navigate around - everything is close. With the Bouddi national park on your doorstep as well as fantastic scenery, walks and beaches (Putty, Avoca, to name but two) it’s a great spot to relax and unwind. The look and fit out at Bells is very “Hamptons” - but it works. The restaurant was great for dinner and breakfast. A couple of our mains were good not great, but overall we found it hard to really fault. The great little bakery by the reception is a bonus - full of great treats from cheeses to bread, chocolate, meats and beer/wine. Bells is not cheap but not expensive either for what you get. And only 90 minutes from Sydney. Check it out!…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We hope to see you again.
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We went to Bell’s for a family celebration. We were allocated the separate function room, which at the time was also occupied by another group, but this did not intrude on our function. The food, which was excellent, consisted of shared plates - varied, plentiful and of the highest quality (as expected of this restaurant. We have been here on several occasions, for dinner, for a Christmas lunch and for this family get-together. The service and food are always of the highest quality. Expensive experience - but one that should be indulged in, at least once!!!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Aug 2023
Thanks Phillip. We hope to welcome you again.
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My wife and I just stayed at Bells at Killcare in a package that included a hamper with a lovely message, dinner and breakfast and a nights accommodation. Front desk staff on arrival were also fantastic. As you would appreciate not cheap but for our 30th wedding anniversary something nice to go to. Bottom line hamper and accommodation were terrific and we enjoyed a large studio style cottage with a large bathroom. Dinner at Wildflower was a mixed bag. Service by the bar and wait staff was terrific. That said we ordered a mix of entrees including a delightful mix of Stracciatella and a tomato and basil salad with Mooloolaba split prawns with chilli and lemon. The first two were bought to the table soon after ordering but we had to ask for the prawns and then told they would be 5 or so minutes. So my guess forgotten. Bit strange as we wanted them altogether. Unfortunately the prawns were over cooked and dry which was unfortunate as the mixture of the tomatoes and cheese was delightful. The main on the other hand was sensational which comprised a slow cooked lamb shoulder for two with potatoes and broccolini. Wine list was sensational and we also had a nice desert. Except for the prawns and having to ask where they were it was overall pretty good. But just missed it. Breakfast on the other hand was a disaster. We wandered up about 9am (breakfast between 8-10) and while we were seated quickly and my wife’s coffee order was very quickly delivered we then had to wait 15 mins for someone to take our order - only after we asked. Albeit there was only about a doz people in the restaurant. Pastries and fruit terrific. Unfortunately the poached eggs on both dishes (Benedict and the big breakfast) was a disaster. While I usually suck it up in normal circumstances at a cafe when poached eggs turn up over cooked - the eggs delivered were at best almost hard boiled and when we showed the wait staff even she was disappointed and removed them. What was surprising when we left was we weren’t asked how we were enjoyed our stay which was unusual. Overall a lovely experience but a couple of areas to improve based on our short stay.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feeback Russell. We appreciate your comments, which have been passed on.
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Once again the food and the service was excellent. 2 weeks ago was our first time and decided to return today. Nothing we asked for was a burden to the chef and the staff. Jo, the manager was exceptional again. Always happy to make our evening enjoyable. She is definitely an asset to the restaurant. George.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Aug 2023
Thanks George. We agree.
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It was great but not excellent. The hotel is great and the rooms beautiful. The service from the hotel staff is also excellent but the Wildflower restaurant was so uninspiring. Old school food that anyone can do at home but with a hefty price tag. I also found the food bland. We were told they have hired a celebrity chef (Sean something) that we had never heard of (and we are big into culinary) he of course wasn't there that night but his food was terrible. No point having a "celebrity" chef if your menu is going to be like that. Everyone's nan could do a better job.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: Don't bother eating at the Wildflower
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 20 Aug 2023
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They were fully booked, so we slummed it in an Airbnb, however, we had lunch and dinner here, both were wonderful. Dinner in The Wild Flower restaurant was superb and a big shout out to Michael, Larissa and Katherine (I hope I have the name correct, from Estonia!) The food, service, ambience = all first class. Hopefully we can stay next time!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Peter Harman, General Manager at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
Responded 27 Dec 2022
Fabulous, thank you for sharing. Would love you to come and stay in the hotel next time. Until then, safe travels.
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PRICE RANGE
USD 336 - USD 411 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Which popular attractions are close to Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Nearby attractions include Barrenjoey Lighthouse (7.7 km), Avoca Beach Picture Theatre (7.9 km), and Bouddi National Park (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Safran, The Grand Pavilion, and Young Barons Food Store.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Killcare.
Does Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant and Spa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gosford Glyphs (10.1 km) and Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Site (10.9 km).