The Reef House Adults Retreat

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Palm Cove Beach

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Exterior
Villa Casablanca 4 Bedroom Spa & Plunge | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Brigadier King Spa Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Yoga

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

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99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Macalister Range National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Brigadier King Spa Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Villa Casablanca 4 Bedroom Spa & Plunge

  • 1744 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Verandah King Spa Suite

  • 754 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Brigadier King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Verandah King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Apartment

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Reef Suite Ocean View Spa Apartment

  • 678 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • 678 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

One Bedroom Premier Spa Apartment

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Brigadier King Spa Room

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View King Room

  • 506 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View King Room With 28 Complimentary Inclusions

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Apartment With 28 Complimentary Inclusions

  • Sleeps 2

Veranda King Room With Outdoor Living, Pool And Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Premier SPA Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

1 Bedroom Spa Apartment Packages

  • Sleeps 2

Brigadier King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Verandah King Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Verandah King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Reef Suite Two Bedroom Ocean View Spa Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Cairns

On the beach.With a stay at this Palm Cove hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palm Cove Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Barron Gorge National Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Macalister Range National Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kuranda Koala Gardens - 30 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 58 min drive - 32.4 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 22 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Espresso&Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco Mojo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palm Cove Tavern - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5-star beachfront hotel near Palm Cove Beach
The Reef House Adults Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Reef House Adults Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Reef House Adults Retreat offers 67 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cairns hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Reef House Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 42 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 42 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property Registration Number 18386276853

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Reef House Hotel
Reef House Hotel Palm Cove MGallery Collection
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Reef House MGallery Collection Hotel
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Reef House Hotel Palm Cove
The Sebel Reef Hotel
Sebel Reef Hotel
Reef House Palm Cove MGallery Sofitel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Reef House Adults Retreat to the airport?

The Reef House Adults Retreat is 16.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef House Adults Retreat?

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef House Adults Retreat on Dec 21, 2025 start from $458.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Reef House Adults Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Reef House Adults Retreat.

How close is The Reef House Adults Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Reef House Adults Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Reef House Adults Retreat, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 42 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Reef House Adults Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Reef House Adults Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Reef House Adults Retreat?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Reef House Adults Retreat have a pool?

The Reef House Adults Retreat features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does The Reef House Adults Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Reef House Adults Retreat have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Reef House Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, facials, and detox wraps.

How close is The Reef House Adults Retreat to downtown Cairns?

The Reef House Adults Retreat is 14.1 mi away from Cairns.