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The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Superior Suite (Spa)
Sports facility
Point of interest
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    11 min walk
  • Palm Cove Beach
    12 min walk
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    4 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Standard Spa Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite (Spa)

Superior Suite (Spa)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Townhouse | View from room

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Escape Package - Standard Spa

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escape Package - Standard Spa

  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. James Cook University 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 - 12 min walk
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kewarra Beach - 12 min drive
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Reef Retreat

4-star aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach
The Reef Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa 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 business-friendly 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, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • On site car rental

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 35.00 per night

Bathrooms

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 32 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Access via exterior corridors

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
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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.00 per night

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 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. 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

The Reef Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 458 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely surroundings in the better end of Palm Cove. Beware some apartments are on the 3rd Floor with no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I am a cleaner by trade so am probably a bit synical but was surprised to find mould on the windows and windowsill. I cleaned it as it got the better of me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecylia

Travelled with partner
This place is well maintained, lovely surroundings around the pool and spa, all day. Clean and perfectly positioned, close to everything but as well tacked away. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic Accomadation in a very convenient location. Highly recommend 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claire, Cincinnati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Proprietors and other staff were very helpful. The location is great. The room and kitchenette were comfy. The one thing that was unpleasant was the bathroom had sliding doors with slats, which did not provide any sound barrier between the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Reef retreat excellent value.
Excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - I would definitely stay here again, right in the heart of Palm Cove. Only downside was heater in pool was not working the second week of my stay, though I know they were trying to get it fixed - I'm sure it's good by now. Beautiful grounds, loved the balconey, the "library", laundry. Even provided a rack for drying clothes and an umbrella in my unit. Great place!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Good location
The room was ok but the bathroom shower has a window straight in from of it and ather off putting that people can ee in through louvre blinds. Power point didnt work on one side and neighbours very noisy. Excellent location and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Selvan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Business Trip - Sales Rep Stay
Great place to unwind after a long day drive and seeing sales appointments. Staff were amazing, room was super relaxing and everything I needed was in walking distance. Highly Recommend staying here for a break away and or your next business trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent position just off the beach, and lots of great restaurants nearby. Very quiet and relaxing, the pool is surrounded by large original trees, it’s like swimming in the rain forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best place ever will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This a great place to stay for a longer visit to the area. Room was very spacious and well appointed. There is a binder in the unit that details everything you need to know about the property (laundry) and surrounding area. Having access to laundry on the property was fantastic and the machines did a great job ($9 AUD). The Beach is just around the corner from the property - amazing paths with access to shops, restaurants -- ideal vacation spot - so laid back. Palm Cove is a gem - less than an hour to Port Douglas and the drive is so beautiful, yet very windy roads. Highly recommend Palm Cove area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay, with all you need.
The Reef Retreat was perfect for the few nights we were is Cairns. The pool and A/C made the heat a little more bearable and Jim was always available to assist with cabs/transport bookings and offer advice. 50m from the beach and the esplanade, which leads in both directions to a variety of excellent shops, bars and eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach walks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent management. Restaurants near by. Cleanliness of units.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Beautiful room, loved the indoor/outdoor kitchen dining area. Loved the spa. Perfect location!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing location with lush gardens
We stayed for a week at the Reef Retreat Palm Cove, and enjoyed every minute. While we booked a spa room, we didn't use the spa at all as the pool and outside spa were too amazing to pass up. Our villa overlooked the pool, with ample privacy to not feel exposed. It was clean, the outdoor kitchen was well equipped (though also unused - so many options for meals in walking distance), and the king bed was very comfortable. Jim was friendly and helpful, and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxed atmosphere - everything we needed was on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful gardens and lovely shady pool area. We had a studio apartment which was quite small but adequate with a comfy bed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very friendly, generous and and accommodating. The property was very conveniently located o the beach and restaurants/cafes. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very roomy, comfortable townhouse in an excellent location. Easy walking distance to the esplanade with Pete’s just on the corner. Two bedrooms had fly screens on windows which was great. A big dining table with a comfy couch for meals and relaxing. Staff were also amazing, we needed a couple of things and they were friendly, fast and very accomodating. Looking forward to coming back! 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023