Harbord Beach Hotel

The Harbord Beach Hotel was built in 1928 and based on the design of a guest house from the island of Samoa.

The hotel is situated just 100 meters from famous Freshwater Beach. 'Freshie' holds its place in history as the birthplace of surfing in Australia. It was here in the Summer of 1915 that Hawaiian legend Duke Kahanamoku - 'the Duke' - gave an exhilarating exhibition of wave riding.

Whilst staying at the Boomerang Camp at Freshwater, the Duke fashioned a traditional board from the local timbers, and it was with this board that he first introduced to Australia the ancient craft of Hawaiian kings.

In 1978 John Thorpe and Trish King took over as owners and after decades in the industry they know a thing or two about keeping customers happy. Over 30 years later the hotel has changed significantly with a modern refurbishment that has seen it adapt with the times but still retain the feel of a country pub. Its band of loyal locals certainly know where they feel at home.

Known locally as the Harbord Hilton, the wine food and service at the Hotel is certainly 5 star. These days people are demanding more from their local, including an extensive wine list, great beers and high quality food with plenty of variety, all of which our award winning Bistro 'Freshies Garden Bar & Grill' accomplishes with style. Also on the premises we have a Bottle Shop offering a great selection of your favourite wines, beers, spirits and mixers all at the lowest prices and boasting the only drive through facilities in Freshwater. So with all this why would you go anywhere else?