Living in Deep Water Bay / Repulse Bay

Deep Water Bay is one of the most prestigious and picturesque areas in Hong Kong. It lies nestled between Shouson Hill and Repulse Bay. There are many luxury homes and townhouse developments, most of which have fabulous views over the exclusive nine-hole Deep Water Bay Golf Club and Deep Water Bay Beach.

Repulse Bay is one of the most popular residential areas in Hong Kong and is 20 minutes to Central during non peak hours and about 35 – 40 minutes at peak hour. The area is particularly popular for families with children. It has a mix of exclusive high-rise apartments and townhouse developments that have extensive facilities and spectacular views over the bay. Many townhouses have large balconies or terraces. There are also some older, low-rise buildings.



Things to do in Deep Water & Repulse Bay

There are some great restaurants in the area. Try out the local new restaurant called Uno Beach Café T: 2328 2138 which has opened at Deep Water Bay Beach. It serves casual tapas and snacks in an alfresco setting right on the beach. Other great restaurants are located at 109 Repulse Bay Road and include: Japanese, Spices, Victoria Seafood Restaurant and the Veranda.

We also recommend La Poste, a French café located at 2 South Bay Road, T: 2812 6163.

Health & Fitness

The area has some good hiking trails, the following websites has detailed info on hiking in Hong Kong:
www.drmartinwilliams.com/hkhiking/hkhiking.aspl
http://ec.hku.hk/hiking/

- Go jogging along the seafront from Deep Water Bay – you can jog all the way to South Bay along the waters edge.
- Get into paddling by joining the VRC – Victoria Recreation Club, in Deep Water Bay T: 2812 2565.
- Head to the Deep Water Bay Golf Club mid-week for 9 holes of golf for only $450 (T: 2812 7070) www.hkgolfclub.org. Visitors can go mid-week as long as they have a handicap certificate.
- Undertake 1,000 steps. This hike starts from the top of South Bay Close and ends up in Stanley.
- Go wakeboarding or water skiing. You can go down to Deep Water Bay and organize to take lessons or hire a speed boat to take you out skiing.



Shopping

There is a large Wellcome supermarket at The Repulse Bay (109 Repulse Bay Rd)
This is one of the best supermarkets on the South Side. They will deliver.

Shop G128, 109 Repulse Bay Road
Repulse Bay
T: 2812 0340
Opening hours 8.00am – 10.00 pm

Also located at the Repulse Bay is a coffee shop, beauty spa, and doctors office.

Schools

There are excellent schools on the South Side including:

ESF Bradbury School
www.bradbury.edu.hk
T: 2574 8240
This is the ESF lower school for the South Side.

ESF South Island School
Shouson Hill
T: 2555 9313
www.sis.edu.hk
This is the upper school for the South Side

Kellett School
Pokfulam
www.kellettschool.com

HKIS Kindergarten
Upper Primary
Repulse Bay
T: 2812 2305

HKIS Middle
Secondary School
Tai Tam
T: 3149 7000
www.hkis.edu.hk

There are also various preschools nearby including:

South Side Kindergarten
Repulse Bay
T: 2592-7527  

Parkview International Preschool (PIPS)
T: 2812 6023
www.pips.edu.hk

Open to non-residents of Parkview, this pre-school is for children aged 2 to 6 years.

The Woodland Group of Pre-schools
Repulse Bay
T: 2812 0274
www.woodlandschools.com

The Woodland Montessori Pre-schools
Repulse Bay
T: 2803 1885

Petrol/Gas Stations

There is a petrol station located at the corner of South Bay Close and Repulse Bay Road .

Transport

The area is easily accessed by various buses, mini buses and taxis.