Strawberry Hill – Room Style

Rooms at Strawberry Hill are spread across a small collection of individually decorated Georgian-style cottages, studios, and villas on a 26-acre mountaintop estate.

• Individually styled cottages, studios, and villas
• Best for travelers who want character, quiet, and a strong sense of place
• Continental breakfast and property-wide WiFi are included, though connectivity can be sporadic in some areas

Strawberry Hill is the better pick if you want a boutique mountain resort feel with heritage style, gardens, and cooler Blue Mountains air.

Taylormade Golf Retreat – Room Style

Taylormade Golf Retreat is better framed as a villa-style golf stay, with the accommodation experience tied closely to privacy and time on or around the course.

• Villa-style stay suited to private groups or golf-focused travelers
• Better for guests who want a retreat format rather than a classic resort room
• Best for travelers prioritizing golf, space, and self-contained downtime

If you want your accommodation to feel more private and golf-oriented, Taylormade Golf Retreat is the more natural match.

Strawberry Hill – Pool & Grounds Scene

Strawberry Hill’s infinity-edge pool is one of its defining features, set high above Kingston with broad Blue Mountains views.

• Signature infinity pool with a dramatic mountaintop outlook
• Gardens, lawns, and a yoga pavilion for quiet relaxation
• Best for travelers who want scenery and calm rather than a beach-resort scene

Taylormade Golf Retreat – Golf & Outdoor Scene

Taylormade Golf Retreat is better suited to guests who want their outdoor time focused on golf and a private retreat atmosphere.

• Golf-oriented setting rather than a classic resort pool scene
• Appeals to travelers who want privacy and time outdoors
• Better for guests who would choose fairways over mountain spa-and-pool lounging

If you want the stronger pool-and-view experience, Strawberry Hill wins; if golf is the point of the trip, Taylormade Golf Retreat fits better.

Strawberry Hill – Family Considerations

Strawberry Hill is an all-ages resort and children are welcome, but the atmosphere is quiet and some hillside features make it better suited to older children than toddlers.

• Children are welcome, but there are no major kids’ facilities to build a trip around
• Steps, steep drops, and an unfenced pool require extra caution with young children
• Best for families who want calm, scenery, and a slower mountain stay

Taylormade Golf Retreat – Family Considerations

Taylormade Golf Retreat is most appealing when the group’s travel style centers on golf, privacy, and a retreat-like base.

• Works best for groups aligned around golf and villa-style downtime
• Less suited to travelers seeking extensive resort programming
• Better for golf-focused families, couples, or small groups

If you need structured children’s programming, neither property is defined by that; if you want an all-ages mountain stay, Strawberry Hill is the clearer resort choice.

Strawberry Hill – Value Snapshot

Strawberry Hill offers the most value when you will use the full setting: the cottages, restaurant, bar, spa, infinity pool, and Blue Mountains location.

• Best for travelers who want a boutique mountain resort rather than a beach stay
• Great if dining, wellness, views, and atmosphere matter
• Strong value for couples, families with older children, and quiet-getaway travelers

Taylormade Golf Retreat – Value Snapshot

Taylormade Golf Retreat is the better value if your trip is built around golf and you prefer a private villa-style base.

• Best for golf-focused travelers
• Stronger for groups who value privacy and a self-contained retreat feel
• Worth it if you do not need a full resort dining, spa, and pool scene