Jump to: Room choices | Hotel description | Map | Amenities | Reviews
The Reef House is an adults only retreat for ages 16 years and over, designed as an exclusive escape for rest and relaxation. Famous for our luxury escapes The Reef House is an iconic boutique hotel overlooking the Coral Sea in the tropical village of Palm Cove. The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa is a North Queensland treasure providing the opportunity to relax and revive for over 47 years. Located only 25 mins by car from Cairns, our boutique property offers relaxed beach house ambiance and tranquillity for the perfect tropical escape in the absolute heart of Palm Cove. The Reef House encompasses intimate, friendly ‘our house’ service and attention to detail providing an indulgent holiday experience. Our aim is to provide guests with an exceptional stay that exceeds your expectations. We maintain a relaxed, boutique feel and offer a range of holiday packages, providing our guests with the very best in luxury Palm Cove accommodation.
The Reef House
99 Williams Esplanade
Palm Cove
Palm Cove, Australia
4879
Nearest Airport: CNS
We couldn't praise the RH highly enough. From our initial arrival, we were made to feel welcome. Nothing was too much for the staff to organise. On our arrival, we were greeted with welcome drinks and there were complimentary gifts and champagne in our room. After returning from a particularly hot and steamy bike ride, we were greeted with cold towels and a cooling drink. Everyone at RH was so relaxed, friendly and helpful - just delightful. The room was bigger and better than we anticipated, with plenty of space to spread out our things and a large, super comfortable, four-poster bed with a selection of pillows. Breakfasts (complimentary, again) were excellent. We dined in the restaurant on 2 evenings and had a superb 3 course meal. There are so many extras included in the package that we loved attending and experiencing: the cocktail making session, Brigadier's drinks, cultural night, surprise sorbets around the pool, and more. Just loved it. And can't wait to get back...
Resort08941643576
Fantastic venue. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The rooms are a great size and the location is perfect, in the middle between Cairns and Port Douglas. Lots of restaurants and activities to participate in. Worth a visit and you won't be disappointed.
Robert J
One of my favourite places to stay! Always get great service, comfy beds, amazing food and right in the centre of beautiful Palm Cove - love love love it here! I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else in Palm Cove!
juliejM5325MF - Mt Eliza
From the moment we arrived we loved every bit of the Reef House. Check in was easy, cool towel & gin was very refreshing. Our room was a perfect size for the two of us. We loved the spa on the balcony too. The Restaurant had a lovely menu and looking out on to the beach for breakfast was beautiful. Loved the little extras like the cool towels, sorbets and the 5pm canapés. The two pools were perfect for lounging around, reading and cooling off in. The bikes were great for a long or a short ride each day. We loved it so much we extended our stay with an extra night and arranging that was very easy. Nothing was too much trouble for the very friendly staff. Such a relaxing, enjoyable break after a very hectic year.. we’ll be back!
Donna K
My wife and I honeymooned at the Reef House in 1999. We returned with the family from the U.S. with our two children. It was a first class experience - from the included breakfast and two pools to the included wine tasting and "five star" restaurant, our family had an incredible experience. We only stayed three nights and did not get to enjoy the complimentary bicycles and mid-afternoon sorbet. We plan to return with the family at our next opportunity. Highly recommend staying here!!
Allan C
Read more reviews or write a review
© 2025 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved