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The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove

-16.747108, 145.670585
4 stars
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QL, 4879 Australia ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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Lowest price $151
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    Overview of The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove

    Location.
    Situated near the beach in Palm Cove, The Reef Retreat is close to Palm Cove Beach, Cairns Tropical Zoo, and Clifton Beach. Additional area attractions include Kuranda Koala Gardens and Tjapukai Cultural Park.

    Resort Features.
    The Reef Retreat has an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Public areas are equipped with wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharges apply). The staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available onsite for guests. The property has designated areas for smoking.

    Guestrooms.
    Rooms feature patios with pool or garden views. The 36 air-conditioned guestrooms at The Reef Retreat include iPod docking stations and CD players. For a surcharge, guests can use the in-room wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Rooms are equipped with LCD televisions with premium satellite channels, free movie channels, and DVD players. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. All units feature microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In addition, amenities available on request include in-room massages and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is offered daily.

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    4.5 out of 5 Excellent (28 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 4.2)
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
    This is a great little retreat, just a block from the beach, in relaxing and beautiful Palm Cove, QLD. This village is not over-crowded and has lots of... quaint restaurants. Skip staying in Port Douglas or Cairns, and head straight for this little corner of tropical paradise. The staff were extremely helpful, the room was quite nice and a good place to stay for a week. I would definitely go back again!! by Chris  from Indiana on 08/09/11

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    What you need to know

    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
      Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Check-in time starts at: 1 PM
    • Check-out time is: 10 AM
    • Pets not allowed
    • American Express
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    • Visa

    Amenities

    • General
    • Barbecue grill(s)
    • Designated smoking areas
    • Free self parking
    • Garden
    • Luggage storage
    • Number of floors - 3
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Total number of rooms - 36
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • See more facilities
      • Wireless Internet access - surcharge
      • Year Built 1997
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Clock radio
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Desk
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc.)
    • Rollaway/extra beds available
    • Separate dining area
    • Stovetop
    • Window opens
    • See more room details
      • Access via exterior corridors
      • Air conditioning
      • CD player
      • Ceiling fan
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Complimentary toiletries
      • Cooking facilities
      • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Direct-dial phone
      • DVD player
      • Free movie channels
      • Garden view
      • Hair dryer
      • HDTV
      • In-room massage available
      • iPod docking station
      • LCD TV
      • Microwave
      • Patio
      • Pool view
      • Premium TV channels
      • Private bathroom
      • Refrigerator
      • Satellite TV service
      • Separate sitting area
      • Wake-up calls
      • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
      • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
    • Services
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Free parking
    • Laundry facilities
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Secure parking
    • Self parking
    • Spa tub
    • Tour assistance
    • Wedding services
    • Business & Event
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Accessibility Features

    This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

    National rating

    Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd
    AAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Self Catering property is rated 4 stars.
    Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty Ltd

    Recreation

    An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.


    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 25 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 20 per person (one way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (up to 12 years old)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Check-in information

    Guests booking the townhouse should note that though the townhouse is located at an adjacent property, check-in will take place at the address stated on the booking confirmation.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

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    The Reef Retreat Palm Cove

    A short guide to Palm Cove

    Some 25 km north of Cairns, the charming resort village of Palm Cove presents a relaxed seaside atmosphere, sensitive low-rise development, dining options from 5-star to takeaway, and a beach rated among Australia’s Top 10. Popular as an upmarket spa and wedding destination, Palm Cove caters equally well to those after sports and action-packed soft adventure.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 miles

    • Palm Cove - 100 yards
    • Palm Cove Beach - 100 yards

    0.50 - 1.0 mi

    • Cairns Tropical Zoo - 1200 yards

    1.0 - 3.0 mi

    • Clifton Beach - 1.4 miles

    3.0+ mi

    • City Centre Kuranda - 5.5 miles
    • Kuranda Koala Gardens - 5.6 miles
    • Tjapukai Cultural Park - 6.0 miles
    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - 6.0 miles
    • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park - 7.2 miles
    • Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - 7.2 miles
    • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 11 miles
    • Port Douglas Heliport (PTI) - 22 miles
    • Mareeba Airport (MRG) - 27 miles
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    Reviews
    • All (28)
    • Business (0)
    • Romance (2)
    • Family (2)
    • Friends (1)
    • Other (23)
    4.5 / 5
    Excellent

    Score breakdown (from 28 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (16)
    • 4.0
      (11)
    • 3.0
      (0)
    • 2.0
      (1)
    • 1.0
      (0)

    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      4.5
    • Service
      4.6
    • Comfort
      4.4
    • Condition
      4.6

    Reviews: Overall

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night trip with friends in Apr 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Tropical Paradise"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This is a great little retreat, just a block from the beach, in relaxing and beautiful Palm Cove, QLD. This village is not over-crowded and has lots of quaint restaurants. Skip staying in Port Douglas or Cairns, and head straight for this little corner of tropical paradise. The staff were extremely helpful, the room was quite nice and a good place […] to stay for a week. I would definitely go back again!! Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Aug 9, 2011
    Chris
    US

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Pleasant stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Hotel staff was very helpful, especially the managers that man the desk during the day. They have great suggestions for what to do and see and can easily rent a car for you that appears conveniently in their parking garage. The tiled rooms are beautiful and very clean. The setting is like a tropical rainforest. The only negative for me was the expense […] of doing laundry ($5 for wash, $3 for dryer, $1 for detergent). Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Aug 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jun 13, 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great Retreat!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Fantastic stay, very helpful service! Great rooms located seconds from palm cove beach! Great location between Cairns and Port Douglas.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    GB

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great place to relax"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The Reef Retreat is a great boutique resort made all the more pleasant by the friendly and engaging owners.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jan 8, 2013
    Andrea
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Tree house feel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Gorgeous! Felt like a luxurious tree house. Quiet, breezy feel.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Dec 16, 2012
    Sophie
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Excellent beach resort"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We chose this hotel for the solar eclipse in November. It was a delightful place, very close to the beach and had all self-catering amenities with a great Barrie. Palm Cove is a great place to stay with good restaurants and good swimming.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    7 night trip in Nov 2012
    Simon
    GB

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great place to stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Plenty of space in the apartments, which are well kept. Very close to the beach and plenty of restaurant options. Friendly staff.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 31, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Beautiful tropical feel"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We came to palm cove for a romantic weekend & the Reef Retreat was the perfect place. Our studio room was perfect for us. The resort was quiet & peaceful with a wonderful tropical feel. We were seconds from the beach & restaurants. The pool area was beautiful with a wonderful garden. The photos don't do this resort justice, it was gorgeous.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 29, 2012
    Lucy
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great Hotel with cooking facilities"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Hotel and staff were great. They assisted us with tours and their recommendations were fantastic!! Rooms also have a full kitchen which makes making your own food easy. The BBQ facilities are also great with basic condements provided if required. Hotel is also close to plenty of restuarants. However, only negative is that rooms are only serviced once […] in the middle of your stay (assuming you staying for a week). Tea, coffee and soaps etc had to be requested from reception when required to be replenished. Staff were very pleasant when asked to provide these items. Overall a great hotel, fantastic staff and location. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 6, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "shaded luxury"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Beautiful rainforest experience gardens, comfortable stylish room, helpful staff that can book ahead any activities for your stay. Had a fantastic time and didn't want to leave.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 30, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Lovely hotel in ideal location"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This hotel surpassed our expectations with its rooms. Our room was spacious, airy and pretty perfect. The location was fabulous to walk to Palm Cove and yet not noisy. Really, really friendly family who run the place. Would definately recommend.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Aug 2012
    Laura
    GB

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Little Oasis"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Very reasonably priced and lovely accommodation. Looking out to pool. Really like a small selfcontained unit for a couple. We could eat brekkie in the outdoor room. Very close walk to beach. Beautiful trees around the pool. Pool in shade but air temperature warm enough to swim.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 15, 2012
    R & L
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "A great place to spend a relaxing week"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Reef Retreat is in a great location and the rain forest gardens are very attractive. The pool is quite small but the depth discourages use by children which was a plus for us. The pool surrounds are very relaxing and sheltered from the on shore breezes. The staff are pleasant and helpful. The accommodation was well designed and comfortable.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 13, 2012
    Estelle
    NZ

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great facilities and location."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Everything was pretty good. Just wondering why u didn't provide the housekeeping on the second day. Ex: changing the new towels for us... but anyway i like your hotel. If i have a chance to stay in Palm Cove again, your hotel will be my priority. Thanks!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night trip in Aug 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "good to chill out in palm cove"

    • Cleanliness
      3.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    I stayed here for seven nights in late July with my wife.As this is our fourth trip to the region we did not do many touristy things but came to chill out and relax.This is just what we got at the reef retreat,our room (no28) was just fine with a balcony/kitchenette overlooking the pool and b.b.q area although we did not use those facilities as we came […] for the nice cafes and glorious beach. The grounds had a mini rain forest feel to it all very pleasent.The price was also right. As no review would be complete without a minor negative to add so i would just mention that the pool remains open for one hour too late 11.00pm(and some people were staying there well beyond this time) as the noise echos into rooms and makes it hard for those who want to sleep early. But all in all i would certainly recommend the reef retreat to any one wanting to chill out in palm cove. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 30, 2012
    sotto
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Great position. Rooms need soundproofing."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    The position and facilities, pool etc are fantastic. However the rooms are not soundproof and this resulted in some sleepless nights, due to a sick baby on one night and some thoughtless neighbors on a couple of other nights.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 16, 2012
    John
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Perfect"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Clean, comfortable & spacious! Set close to beach & all amenities yet very quiet and secluded - perfect relaxing holiday destination!
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 4, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "great holiday venue"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Very relaxed and enjoyable - the people running the resort could not be more helpful in all aspects of our holiday
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Apr 9, 2012
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Would go back again."

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    We had 3 nights at the Reef Retreat last week. We found the Male owner very nice and friendly and kept the place very tidy as there is lots & lots of trees dropping leaves constantly. Our bedroom window overlooked a very rundown set of units that were pretty ugly and we were woken at 7am one morning to women talking loudly that we assume were permanent […] residents. We were on the first floor the balconies were nice overlooking the decking & pool area. We found the people above to be quite noisy though you could hear them moving chairs running taps. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Oct 30, 2011
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Certainly will go back there!"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Great location one minute from the beach and main shopping strip and restaurants. Very pretty setting and garden with rooms facing the inner treed area with pool. Unforunately because of the amount of trees and height of them, the pool area was in shade most of the day. We normally like to read by the pool but it was not sunny enough so we went to the […] beach each day instead. As this was only a minute away there was no inconvenence. The one bedroom suite we had was very comfortable with basic cooking and utensils in the kitchen, large flat screen TV in a generous size living area and a separate King Bed bedroom and bathroom., The only negative with the bathroom was the lack of vanity cupboard to store toiletries, makeup etc. but we made use of the shelves in the wardrobe which was outside the bathroom door. There was airconditioning in the bedroom and ceiling fans in each main room. There was a pleasant balcony outside with table and chairs which was perfect for breakfast or coffee. The managers were friendly and helpful and also knowledgable about tours and local attractions. Cleaning staff were efficient and helpful if we needed extra supplies ot towels. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 14, 2011
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night family trip in Jul 2011
    A Traveller
    AU

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Tropical Relaxing"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Reef Retreat is exactly that. A retreat from the world. In a tranquil setting the rooms overlook the pool and bbq area through tropical vegetation & paperbark gums. Units have good sized balconies with table and chairs for relaxing after a day at the beach or doing one of the many various activities available. Would definately visit there again.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 22, 2010
    Diane D
    AU

    The following reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Idéal pour se reposer, Hotel à 25 min de Cairns"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Hotel à 20m de la plage, possibilité d' effectuer de reservation pour diverses activités. Présence de bons restaurant à proximité. Hotel calme.
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Jul 29, 2012
    A Traveller
    FR

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "海に近くて、大通りから一本入り込んでいて静かでお勧め。"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    海に近くて、とても静かで、快適でした。 オーナーもとても親切。 近隣のレストランもハズレがなくて、どこもおいしかったです。
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Sep 5, 2011
    A Traveller
    JP

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    2.0 / 5
    Fair

    • Cleanliness
      2.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      1.0
    • Condition
      3.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night family trip in Jul 2011
    A Traveller
    JP

    The Reef Retreat - Palm Cove
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Très confortable et très agréable"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    L'hotel est situé au coeur de Palm Cove. Il est très confortable, avec des chambres très belles et cuisine et jacuzzi dans la chambre. Tout à fait recommandable pour un séjour en couple ou en famille. Les chambres sont neuves. La chambre était très spacieuse, peut etre que juste l'isolation acoustique de l'entrée pourrait etre améliorée. Mais c'est […] un probleme mineur. La piscine est très sympa avec meme un jacuzzi et un bbq a coté. Tout est parfait. Read more
    Genuine Expedia guest review
    Other trip
    Aug 16, 2010
    A Traveller
    FR

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