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About the Hotel
The Reef House is an adults only retreat for ages 16 years and over, designed as an exclusive escape for rest and relaxation. Famous for our luxury escapes The Reef House is an iconic boutique hotel overlooking the Coral Sea in the tropical village of Palm Cove. The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa is a North Queensland treasure providing the opportunity to relax and revive for over 47 years. Located only 25 mins by car from Cairns, our boutique property offers relaxed beach house ambiance and tranquillity for the perfect tropical escape in the absolute heart of Palm Cove. The Reef House encompasses intimate, friendly ‘our house’ service and attention to detail providing an indulgent holiday experience. Our aim is to provide guests with an exceptional stay that exceeds your expectations. We maintain a relaxed, boutique feel and offer a range of holiday packages, providing our guests with the very best in luxury Palm Cove accommodation.
Location
The Reef House
99 Williams Esplanade
Palm Cove
Palm Cove, Australia
4879
Nearest Airport: CNS
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Not Recommended for Children
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Pool Bar
- Restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Bar & Lounge
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Laundry Service
- Heated Pool
- Gift Shop
- WiFi
- Game Room
- Butler Service
- Outdoor Pool
- Hot Tub
- In-Room Amenities
- Private Patios or Balconies
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Bottled Water
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Yoga
- Horseback Riding
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Beach
- Interests
- Beach
- Honeymoons & Romance
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
Reviews for The Reef House
Beautiful peaceful retreat
The Reef House is a beautiful hotel that feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way. Its charming white buildings, lush tropical gardens, and warm terracotta accents create a peaceful, elegant atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The hotel offers an impressive range of amenities, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind, and it's conveniently located within easy walking distance of several excellent restaurants. Unfortunately, our itinerary was packed with tours and excursions, so we weren't able to take full advantage of everything the hotel had to offer. If we return, we would definitely plan to spend more time simply enjoying the property. I would highly recommend The Reef House to anyone looking for a tranquil, beautiful place to stay in Palm Cove.
tomandheatherc
Reef House Palm Cove
We were thoroughly spoiled the staff are top class and have an excellent manager with great attention to detail The breakfast was my favourite time although the candlelight dinner was the best I have had for a long time We can’t wait to go back for our next holiday in Palm Cove
annbentley12026 - Melbourne, Australia
The perfect retreat in a beautiful part of the world!
Thanks once again to all the staff at The Reef House. Everyone went the extra mile to make us feel special. The amenities are amazing; I especially love the Mineral Pool - the perfect temperature. I will have many memories of sitting on the pool steps, gelato in hand or lunching on tempura prawns under the umbrella or chatting to other guests about how many times they have holidayed here. (It was our third time.) See you again soon.
sueandrob2026
A treat on many levels 😊
I recall delightful staff, comfortable well appointed room (clever bathroom design) and the best pasta dish I’ve had in 10 yrs! Fabulous!! The experience is true to the destination - tropical simplicity - not embellished with the unnecessary.
cooinineejo
Perfect for relaxation
Lovely and relaxing. Great spot. Especially nice relaxing around d the pool and having access to bikes
Julie H - Melbourne, Australia
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