Name: The Reef House Palm Cove - AccorHotels - ALL
Address: 99 Williams Esplanade, PALM COVE, 4879, AU
Telephone: +61740802600
Rating: 0.0

The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat is an iconic boutique hotel for adults and couples overlooking the Coral Sea in the tropical village of Palm Cove, 25 minutes north of Cairns. Colonial Tradition offers warm, personalised service with a selection of Boutique Tropical Escape Packages. For Rest, Rejuvenation and Relaxation, the Reef House is an adults only escape and the perfect getaway for couples seeking romantic bliss or simply a holiday in sheer relaxation.

The iconic Reef House overlooks Palm Cove Beach and the Coral Sea and was one of the first hotels to open in Palm Cove in 1972. Relax in the adult's only pool, enjoy canapes & punch each evening, revive with yoga, or indulge in the multi-awarded day spa. Get out and explore the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Finish your day with punch & canapés served in the Brigadier's lounge before dining under the stars at the Reef House Restaurant.

Guests staying at The Reef House can relax enjoying the many facilities, inclusions and activies of the resort and Palm Cove, or get out and explore the region to discover the Daintree, Cape Tribulation, the Great Barrier Reef and Atherton Tablelands.

We look forward to welcoming you personally to The Reef House. - Wayne Harris, General Manager

Wayne Harris, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Daily A La Carte Breakfast, exclusive to our hotel guests.
Daily Brigadier's Punch and Canapes served from 5pm
Luxury Concierge Service, and 28 Signature Inclusions and experiences.
Accor Plus Dining Benefits not applicable at this Hotel.
Adults aged 16 years and over

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Brigadier King Studio with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

2 pers. max
34 m² / 365 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)
Views: Garden View or Patio

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Room

Verandah King Room with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

2 pers. max
50 m² / 538 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View or Patio or Pool side

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Room

Ocean View King Room with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

3 pers. max
34 m² / 365 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Ocean/Sea view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Room

Brigadier King Spa Room with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

2 pers. max
37 m² / 398 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Garden View or Patio

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Suite

Verandah King Spa Room with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

3 pers. max
70 m² / 753 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View or Patio

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Suite

Ocean View King Suite with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

2 pers. max
51 m² / 548 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Ocean/Sea view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Suite

Reef Suite Ocean View Spa Apartment with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

4 pers. max
63 m² / 678 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Ocean/Sea view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

One Bedroom premier Spa Apartment with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

3 pers. max
58 m² / 624 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Patio
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

Studio Apartment with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

2 pers. max
56 m² / 602 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Park view or Patio
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

1 Bedroom Spa Apartment Packages: Tropical garden patio spacious living and dining areas

2 pers. max
48 m² / 516 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View or Patio

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Apartment

Two Bedroom One Bathroom Spa Apartment with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

4 pers. max
63 m² / 678 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View or Patio

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Villa

Villa Casablanca 4 Bedroom Spa & Plunge Pool with 28 Complimentary Inclusions

8 pers. max
162 m² / 1743 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Pool side
Most of the accommodation: Private Pool

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Hotel location

The Reef House Adults Retreat

99 Williams Esplanade
4879 PALM COVE
Australia

GPS:-16.745127, 145.67054

+61 7 4080 2600

+61 7 4055 3305

CAIRNS

Casino

Access: 27.9 km / 17.34 mi 33 min drive

PALM COVE

Beach area

Access: 50 m / 0.03 mi 1 min walk

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets not allowed
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

The Reef House Restaurant

Available exclusively for our House Guests. Wine & Dine under the Melaleuca Trees overlooking the Coral Sea. Reef House Restaurant has been here since the 60's nestled under the magnificent Melaleuca trees and palms.

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TripAdvisor Rating 4.7/5 3,113 reviews

The Perfect Relaxation

Perry O 2/2/2026 TripAdvisor review

My wife and I spent 4 amazing days in this wonderful adults retreat. We were looking for a kids free environment to chill out and could not have had a better experience. From the moment we arrived we were looked after extremely well. The check in experience set the scene for a truly amazing stay. The staff are first class, the rooms are superb and the service is second to none. All the inclusions we participated in were so much fun. We could not find fault at all. Can't recommend this hotel highly enough. We are already looking to book a second stay in a few months time. Thank you to Cedric and the team.

Heavenly Holiday

Emily P 1/29/2026 TripAdvisor review

Fantastic location with the highest level of service. Lovely facilities, particularly the pool and open layout. Friendly staff and wonderful breakfasts.

Bonjour Emily P, Thank you very much for your kind words on TripAdvisor following your recent visit to the remarkable Reef House. What a perfect destination to celebrate your wedding anniversary! Once again congratulations! We know it will not be long before you and Andy come back to enjoy another rejuvenation in our little slice of paradise for adults! Tropical regards, Cédric Lootvoet Luxury Concierge & Your Reef House Family

Disappointed

paul c 1/29/2026 TripAdvisor review

The website for the Reef House is deceptive - it's what it doesn't say you need to be wary of. We had the Casablanca Villa. We were not told nor does the website say that the villa was accessible only from the outside by a very old, concrete fretting set of three flights of steep stairs with a difficult and dangerous entry via a pool gate at the top of the stairs with no landing. The vaunted private lap pool was similarly hard to access, was shallow and had only very old vertical steps to enter and exit. The place looks much better on the website than reality. It's a tired place in need of substantial maintenance and upgrading to match is self acclaimed 5 star status and 6 star tariffs. Staff were excellent but that could not save us from declaring we would never go back. Quite frankly it's a rip off.

Paradise

Briana B 1/28/2026 TripAdvisor review

A slice of paradise in paradise. My 2nd visit to The Reefhouse was elite. A perfect place to relax in the heart of a beautiful little town. Absolutely love this place and will return💝

Bonjour Briana B, Thank you very much for your amazing feedback following your recent return visit to the exceptional Reef House. Yes our adults retreat is a little slice of paradise in paradise where all guests are pampered! We are all looking forward to welcoming you and Garry back to enjoy another unforgettable stay! Tropical regards, Cédric Lootvoet Luxury Concierge & Your Reef House Family

Paradise found!

Kerryn M 1/22/2026 TripAdvisor review

The Reef House is perhaps one of the most aesthetically beautiful places I've stayed. But it's so much more than that. The staff are the absolute backbone of this place. They are ALL genuinely kind, friendly people. They're not effusive but there when you need them. And the inclusions are a wonderful bonus. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Bonjour Kerryn M, Thank you very much for your superb review on TripAdvisor following your recent return visit to the exquisite Reef House. Treating all guests like celebrities is what our international team members love doing everyday! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed another fantastic experience with us and are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Tropical regards, Cédric Lootvoet Luxury Concierge & Your Reef House Family

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