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The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach

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Dining
Superior Suite (Spa) | View from room
Superior Suite (Spa) | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Point of interest
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinity Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Standard Spa Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escape Package - Standard Spa

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment | 3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | 3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1281 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1249 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite (Spa) | 3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite (Spa)

  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Palm Cove aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palm Cove Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of James Cook University. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station is within 9 miles (15 km) and Wildlife Sanctuaries & Zoos is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Kewarra Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Trinity Beach - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 20 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso&Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palm Cove Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Reef Retreat

4-star aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach
The Reef Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Reef Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Reef Retreat offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 32 units
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 27 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 14 (one-way), (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Reef Retreat
Reef Retreat Hotel
Reef Retreat Hotel Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Hotel Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Apartment Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Apartment
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Aparthotel
The Reef Retreat Aparthotel Palm Cove

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Reef Retreat to the airport?

The Reef Retreat is 15.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Reef Retreat have an airport shuttle?

The Reef Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of AUD 27 per person, one-way.

How close is The Reef Retreat to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 12-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach and 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Clifton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Reef Retreat offer free breakfast?

The Reef Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Reef Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at The Reef Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Reef Retreat?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does The Reef Retreat have a pool?

The Reef Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does The Reef Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is The Reef Retreat to downtown Cairns?

The Reef Retreat is 13.9 mi away from Cairns.