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The Reef House Adults Retreat

Property class: 5 and above

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Studio Apartment | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
On the beach, beach towels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $798
$726 nightly
$798 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 26 - May 27

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

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

With a stay at The Reef House Adults Retreat in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palm Cove Beach and 14 minutes from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station. .This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Barron Gorge National Park.

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Macalister Range National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kuranda Koala Gardens - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Four Mile Beach - 32 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 21 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kewarra Village Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Il Chiosco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Reef House Adults Retreat

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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Reef House Adults Retreat has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Books
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Property Registration Number 18386276853

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Reef House Hotel
Reef House Hotel Palm Cove MGallery Collection
Reef House Palm Cove MGallery Collection
Reef House Palm Cove MGallery Collection Hotel
Reef House MGallery Collection Hotel
Reef House MGallery Collection
Reef House Hotel Palm Cove
The Sebel Reef Hotel
Sebel Reef Hotel
Reef House Palm Cove MGallery Sofitel
Reef House MGallery Sofitel

The Reef House Adults Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 711 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, they went above and beyond. First time staying at an 18+ resort and better than expected. Great to relax by the pool and read in silence. Will look to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Raleigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service with a relaxed atmosphere. The food and dining experience was fantastic. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATERINA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin Leaman Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, quiet. Excellent staff and service. Top draw. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gamage

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff in all areas were amazing. The room unfortunately did not match the description on the website or the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and accommodating of any need. The restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming accommodations, professional and friendly staff members, so relaxing…it was an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Reef House was exceptional! Very personable with excellent inclusions and service. Rest and relaxation were the highlight of our holiday. The Reef House did not disappoint! We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit was tranquil and very chilled which was exactly what we needed. The room, facilities, location and staff were all exceptional. For an adults only retreat, it was perfect. The food, breakfast lunch and dinner were next level amazing. Dinner was chefs kiss perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cezanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing time - the service is outstanding and you can’t help but be relaxed amongst the amazing gardens and pools. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique boutique adults only resort. It’s like being on a cruise ship without leaving port. So many special extras included. Free classes if you want something to do. They offer stretch and breath, yoga on beach, aqua aerobics, cocktail making, sleep, breath and meditation. Culture, reef talks and a wine appreciation session. Cold towels by the pool, sorbet at 3pm and canapés and cocktails at 5 at the brigadier bar. The restaurant is outstanding. The two pools and surroundings add to the relaxing and pampering experience. They have a spa for treatments as well. The mineral pool is heated. The staff are amazing. The beach is directly across the road. Stayed there twice and will definitely go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had never visited Palm Cove and were delighted from the moment we checked in we were welcomed and well looked after The Reef House Retreat was bliss and we’ll be back !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara-Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inclusions were good value, pools were lovely & staff accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just perfect. The staff made us feel so welcomed and it couldn’t get any better than that. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are absolutely wonderful. The hotel is dated. It had its hey day in the 70s and everything is still from that era. The mattress is lumpy and old. The shower is tiny and it’s impossible not to get your hair wet with the rain shower that was obviously installed afterwards and does not belong in the tiny shower stall. The porcelain sink had hundreds of hairline cracks. You will need to buy your own toiletries if you don’t want to smell like a man-cedarwood and juniper. I want to finish on a good note and reiterate that the staff is top notch, from the concierge to the front desk and restaurant staff. The hotel just needs a lot of updating from the 70s
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srdjan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at beautiful Reef House. We are made feel very special from the day one. Staff is just beautiful and lovley. We will come back again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matheus Teodozio De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pefect location accompanied by great price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023