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About this property

Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodation just 1 minute's walk from the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views. Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away. Facilities include a large heated swimming pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees. Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda. The Reef Retreat is 22 km from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Palm Cove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Fishing

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jodie
    Australia Australia
    Spacious villa which comfortably fitted our family of 6 in great location at a reasonable price. Ours had private pool access.
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    The Reef retreat at Palm Cove is fantastic, comfortable value for families or couples, the tropical setting under the trees is beautiful, excellent location 50m walk to Williams esplanade, so close you can hear the ocean at night, we stayed in 23,...
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable well equipped studio room and a natural environment. Close to Esplanade.
  • Kerry-lee
    Australia Australia
    Have been there before and love the place. Great position and everything we need at a reasonable price
  • Kath
    Australia Australia
    The location was fantastic, the setting was lovely.
  • Alan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Setting amongst lots of trees and greenery around the pool - pleasant surprise to find our room had a jacuzzi
  • Thay
    Australia Australia
    We enjoyed our three days stay at the property. Great location only 100 meters to the beach, the apartment is clean, beds are comfortable and very quiet. We will definitely come back and would not hesitate to recommend it to our friends.
  • Lars
    Australia Australia
    It’s located close to the beach, cafes and restaurants. It came with its own garage. The amount of kitchenware was very impressive. All tools and utilities you could dream of, including Tupperware lunchboxes, cling wrap, aluminium foil, Nespresso...
  • Nicky
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money & so clean. The apartment I stayed in was on the top level so lots of stair climbing. Staff were all friendly
  • Graeme
    Australia Australia
    Great location to access all that Palm Cove has to offer. Great apartment but with a limited balcony. Pool was in a great setting amongst the trees and gardens.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Studio, One-Bedroom Suite, Superior Spa Suite and Two Bedroom Villas are serviced once during a 5-night stay. Please note that stays of 4 nights or less do not include a service, but this can be arranged at an additional charge. Clean towels are available upon request from reception on days when the room is not serviced. Please note that early departures will still be subject to full charge.

Please inform The Reef Retreat Palm Cove in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.