A story worth sharing
The Timothée Resort has seen a lot in its time while sitting proudly on the banks of the Vasse River. Originally opened in 1982 by the State’s Premier Sir Charles Court it was named ‘On The Vasse River Resort’.
New owners Jamie & Alice Brady took over in 2022 and got to work refurbishing the place. In collaboration with architect Bel.Bon. Design, design agency Blank Slate Creative and endless local trades the resort has undergone extensive renovations and can now reveal The Timothée Resort.
The Timothée Resort has been designed to give a nod to the retro motel era while also offering modern luxuries for guests.
Our 33 thoughtfully crafted rooms feature commissioned and designed artwork from award winning West Australian oil-painter Mia Laing, digital door locks offer contactless and flexible check-in, and recycled plastic homewares were sought from Precious Plastic Margaret River. Guests can enjoy complimentary drip coffee from the local legends at Margaret River Roasting Co., new Australian made mattresses have been put in rooms, and new smart TV’s with all the major streaming platforms.
In our ongoing effort towards sustainable tourism we recently installed 84 solar panels on our main roof, and we said goodbye to single use plastic bathroom amenities, instead every bathroom now offers 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
