A 50-minute drive or 20-minute seaplane flight north of downtown Sydney, this charming property dating from 1929 is perched atop a crescent ridge on a hilly, beach-lined peninsula. All 11 guest accommodations feature sensational views of the bay and Whale Beach, ample terraces furnished with Adirondack-style loungers and attractive interiors with hardwood floors, handcrafted furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral color schemes with gold accents. The art deco-style restaurant offers glorious sea views from an elegant dining room or a sunny terrace. The seasonally updated menu serves contemporary Australian cuisine. Activities include kayaking, whale-watching excursions, boating and golf.
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The sensational views; the unfailingly helpful and friendly service; the excellent food and well-chosen wine list.
The signs of wear in our room.
The area has several pleasant walks, including to the Bible Garden, which overlooks the end of the peninsula, and steep Hordern Park, leading down to Palm Beach. Ferries to nearby Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park run regularly each day.
Lowest Rate: Ocean Retreat Room, $560; Editor’s Choice: Peninsula Room, $600.
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