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The Timothée Resort has seen a lot in its time while sitting proudly on the banks of the Vasse River. It was originally opened in 1982 by the State’s Premier Sir Charles Court as ‘On The Vasse River Resort’ and was later renamed the “The Busselton River Resort”.
Local husband and wife Jamie & Alice Brady took over in 2022 and got to work refurbishing the place. In collaboration with Bel.Bon. Design, branding agency Blank Slate Creative and endless local trades the resort has undergone extensive renovations and can now reveal The Timothée Resort.
The Timothée Resort gives a nod to the retro motel era while also offering modern luxuries for guests.
The resort’s 33 thoughtfully crafted rooms feature commissioned artwork from award winning West Australian oil-painter Mia Laing, recycled plastic homewares from Precious Plastic Margaret River, complimentary drip coffee from the local legends at Margaret River Roasting Co., and the latest mod cons guests expect these days.
The Timothée is focused on stainable tourism, recently installing 84 solar panels and an electric vehicle charging station, as well as stopping single use plastic bathroom amenities and replacing them with luxury skincare amenities housed in refillable tamper proof bottles.
What’s in a name?
The name ‘The Timothée Resort’ pays homage to Thomas Timothée Vasse, a French explorer who was lost in June 1801 on the shores of Busselton during the exploration of Western Australia. There are various rumours about his fate, each of them more peculiar than the last.
The town of Vasse and the Vasse River were named after the sailor. The resort is situated on the Vasse River and is a tribute to sailing and adventure.
“The town of Busselton holds a lot of holiday nostalgia, so we’ve made it our mission to bring this once iconic resort back to life, full with retro charm. We want guests to enjoy modern luxuries but in a fun environment. Making old memories new again!
We look forward to welcoming you to The Timothée.”
- Alice & Jamie
