With its picturesque beach, beautiful boutique stores, and endless dining options, it’s no surprise that Terrigal is just as popular with Central Coast locals as it is with tourists.
But, thanks to a recent development at Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, your next trip is set to get a luxurious upgrade.
In July this year, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific launched its signature Pacific Club experience, enabling guests to select from a range of premium ocean-view suites with deluxe benefits including valet parking, a personal concierge, exclusive daily cocktail hours, and private local transfers to see everything the area has to offer.
As the weather warmed up, it felt like the perfect time to put this to the test.
After starting off our stay by taking advantage of the included valet parking, we walked into Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific and immediately felt a wave of indulgence. The building is quite grand, though classy, and has well and truly made its mark on the foreshore.
And, this only continued into our room.
As part of our stay, we made ourselves at home in the new Pacific Suite, recently refurbished by Coco Republic.
The room itself is stunning. It boasts ample space, with a separate entryway, living and dining area, and king bedroom. It also has a beautiful bathroom with a freestanding bath, and a private wraparound balcony providing views of both the pool and the ocean.
As part of the Pacific Club experience, guests are offered priority dining reservations, including at the fabulous restaurants inside and connected to the hotel itself.
If you’re looking to replicate this feeling of extravagance, make a booking at the new Meribella restaurant and bar, led by Michelin-star Head Chef Joshua Mason.
The restaurant itself is gorgeous and bathed in sunlight, when the weather allows. Here, we were treated to their five-course tasting menu with matching wines. Each meal and pairing were just as delicious as the last – especially the heirloom beetroot, kohlrabi and goat’s curd salad, which was to die for.
Meribella is also home to your daily cocktail hour, if you’re keen for a drink or two before dinner.
Or, if you’re after something more casual, head downstairs to Terrigal Beach House for a hearty seafood platter, served alongside unmatched ocean views.
But, if you don’t want to leave the room at all, that’s also an option, with a full menu available to be delivered straight to your door, at almost all hours of the day.
Of course, location is also key to your stay at Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, with a host of things to do and see just a short walk or drive away.
If you’re looking to stay close, I highly recommend going for a walk along the shoreline, discovering a host of boutique stores and cafés, or perhaps even paying a visit to the iconic Skillion for incredible views of the coastline.
But, for a more unique experience, take a short drive or organise a transfer to Firescreek Botanical Winery in Holgate for a chocolate and wine tasting. Unlike any wine tasting I’ve done before, this one comes with exquisite hand-made chocolates from Luka Chocolates, and features wines that are true to their notes, with flavours of berries, chilli and even coffee.
If you’re looking for a luxurious weekend getaway where you won’t have to lift a finger, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific makes for a perfect home base.
Visit https://terrigalpacific.crowneplaza.com to book.
The writer stayed as a guest of Crowne Plaza.
Cassidy Pearce
Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022.