Relax knowing that everything you need for a memorable, relaxed holiday is right here. While away the hours by the shimmering pool, try your hand at tennis, connect with nature on a wander through the grounds, warm up by the fire pit, and enjoy a range of complimentary activities, parking and Wi-Fi. All to a backdrop of Merimbula’s sparkling coastline and soundtrack of the sea. Make yourself at home here.

WELCOME TO HILLCREST

An outdoor gathering with people around a firepit on a grassy yard, with tall palm trees and a wooded hillside in the background during early evening.

HILLCREST LOUNGE BAR

Breakfast - Served Daily 8am to 10am

Start your morning with a delightful locally sourced breakfast, enjoyed in your room, our dining room, or grabbed on the go.

Indulge in locally adored produce, including:

  • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice — $8.00

  • Hillcrest Muesli Bowl — $9.50
    (Honour Bread Toasted Muesli, Seasonal Fruit & Tilba Yogurt) — Gluten free option available :)

  • Honour Bread Croissant, oven baked with Butter & Jam — $7.50

  • Honour Bread Croissant + St Ali Filtered Coffee — $9.00

Honesty Bar - Open Daily Until 8pm

The lounge is yours all day. Help yourself at our honesty bar, stocked with local brews, wines, and small bar snacks — the perfect companion to a quiet afternoon or a relaxed evening in.

Cocktail Hour - Fridays & Saturdays 4pm to 6pm

Each Friday and Saturday afternoon our cocktail waiter is on hand to welcome you into the lounge and take care of your drinks. Whether you're winding down after a day out or easing into dinner, this is the moment to settle in and let us look after you.

Our Happy hour menu features:

  • Americano — $15

  • Negroni — $15

  • Aperol Spritz — $15

  • Beer — $8

  • Wine by the Glass — $12

FACILITIES

Swimming pool with sun lounges
Synthetic Grass tennis court for 2 - 4 players
BBQ area & cabana
Fire pit with group seating
Yoga lawn with a view
Kids play equipment
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Lounge with coffee facilities & honesty bar
Guest amenity room
Laundry & drying facilities

A wooden table with a croissant, a cup of coffee, and a small dish of jam, overlooking a scenic outdoor view with trees, a palm tree, purple flowers, and tennis courts with a landscape of houses and water in the background during daytime.
Glass jars with red and white checkered lids containing yogurt and granola, placed on crushed ice in a metal bowl on a wooden table.

POOL & Tennis

The swimming pool & tennis court are situated on the lower level of the property, and also enjoy full views of Merimbula poolside. Bats and balls are also provided should you wish to have a swing at tennis whilst with us.

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A blue swimming pool with a white tiled edge and a shadow cast on the water.
A tennis court with a wooden chair, a tennis racket, a tennis ball, and a white cloth attached to the chair. The court has a red and green surface with white boundary lines.

BBQ AREA & FIREPIT

Pull up a stool and huddle around the roaring fire pit at dusk, watching the sunset over the hill as you sip a glass of wine and watch the stars appear above, one by one. We also have a BBQ should you wish to make use of and a BBQ set with all the cooking utensils you require plus salt & pepper for the perfect summer BBQ.

your room awaits

Outdoor patio with a fire pit, concrete bench seating, and a view of trees, water, and distant shoreline under a clear sky.

GUEST AMENITY

Come find the Guest Amenity Room down the first set of stairs closest to the Host reception. Here our team will keep stocked items you’ll find useful for your stay, including, lawn games, yoga mats, additional coffee pods, milk, towels and washer / dryer facilities. Your room key will avail you access after hours.

FREE PARKING

No time is wasted searching for a place to park your car, with convenient and complimentary parking on-site.

A vintage white Volkswagen van with the words 'Hillcrest' written on the side, parked in front of a brick building with potted plants.
A panoramic view of a coastal city with residential houses, a body of water with boats, a forested area, and the ocean under a clear sky.

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