There’s a bit of a ritual when it comes to quick coastal escapes. You pack light, tell yourself you’ll “do a few things”, then quietly abandon most of those plans somewhere between your first coffee and second swim.
In Kingscliff, that rhythm comes pretty naturally. Especially when you check into Blue Water Motel.
Set just 50 metres from Dreamtime Beach, this newly renovated boutique stay leans into that easy, seaside pace. It’s a little retro, a little polished, with soft sea greens, pale blues and breezy whites giving everything a fresh, open feel.
There are 17 rooms in total, plus a four-bedroom Beach House if you’re bringing a few extra people along. Inside, it’s all the good stuff. Air-con, fast WiFi, a proper little workspace if needed, Apple TV and the kind of bathroom setup that includes Malin + Goetz. Small luxuries, but they count.
There’s a saltwater pool for lazy afternoons, a shared kitchen that runs around the clock, and a few alfresco corners that make it very easy to linger longer than intended. You can borrow a bike, take a slow lap around town, or just park yourself and call it a day.
Cafés, restaurants and beach walks are all within easy reach, so the days tend to fall into place without much effort.
It’s relaxed, well put together, and close to everything you actually want on a weekend away. Which, in Kingscliff, is more than enough.
Blue Water Motel
129 Kingscliff St, Kingscliff NSW 2487
(02) 5565 2614
Thebluewatermotel.com.au
