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The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor spa tub
Superior Suite (Spa)
Sports facility
Point of interest
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    11 min walk
  • Palm Cove Beach
    12 min walk
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    4 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Standard Spa Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite (Spa)

Superior Suite (Spa)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Townhouse | View from room

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Escape Package - Standard Spa

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escape Package - Standard Spa

  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at The Reef Retreat in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palm Cove Beach and 13 minutes from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. .This aparthotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from James Cook University and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Wildlife Sanctuaries & Zoos.
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What's nearby

  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palm Cove Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 20 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Reef Retreat

Aparthotel with free parking, near Palm Cove Beach
The Reef Retreat offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • On-site car hire

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 35.00 per night

Bathrooms

  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the boardwalk
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 32 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Access via exterior cooridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 27 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 14 (one-way), (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.00 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Reef Retreat
Reef Retreat Hotel
Reef Retreat Hotel Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Hotel Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Apartment Palm Cove
Reef Retreat Apartment
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Aparthotel
The Reef Retreat Aparthotel Palm Cove

The Reef Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 458 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 458 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay. Very leafy and calm with a fabulous outdoor kitchen on our balcony. We had a spa room and it was very spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely surroundings in the better end of Palm Cove. Beware some apartments are on the 3rd Floor with no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I am a cleaner by trade so am probably a bit synical but was surprised to find mould on the windows and windowsill. I cleaned it as it got the better of me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecylia

Travelled with partner
This place is well maintained, lovely surroundings around the pool and spa, all day. Clean and perfectly positioned, close to everything but as well tacked away. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic Accomadation in a very convenient location. Highly recommend 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claire, Cincinnati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Proprietors and other staff were very helpful. The location is great. The room and kitchenette were comfy. The one thing that was unpleasant was the bathroom had sliding doors with slats, which did not provide any sound barrier between the bathroom and bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Reef retreat excellent value.
Excellent value. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - I would definitely stay here again, right in the heart of Palm Cove. Only downside was heater in pool was not working the second week of my stay, though I know they were trying to get it fixed - I'm sure it's good by now. Beautiful grounds, loved the balconey, the "library", laundry. Even provided a rack for drying clothes and an umbrella in my unit. Great place!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Good location
The room was ok but the bathroom shower has a window straight in from of it and ather off putting that people can ee in through louvre blinds. Power point didnt work on one side and neighbours very noisy. Excellent location and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Selvan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Business Trip - Sales Rep Stay
Great place to unwind after a long day drive and seeing sales appointments. Staff were amazing, room was super relaxing and everything I needed was in walking distance. Highly Recommend staying here for a break away and or your next business trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent position just off the beach, and lots of great restaurants nearby. Very quiet and relaxing, the pool is surrounded by large original trees, it’s like swimming in the rain forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best place ever will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This a great place to stay for a longer visit to the area. Room was very spacious and well appointed. There is a binder in the unit that details everything you need to know about the property (laundry) and surrounding area. Having access to laundry on the property was fantastic and the machines did a great job ($9 AUD). The Beach is just around the corner from the property - amazing paths with access to shops, restaurants -- ideal vacation spot - so laid back. Palm Cove is a gem - less than an hour to Port Douglas and the drive is so beautiful, yet very windy roads. Highly recommend Palm Cove area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay, with all you need.
The Reef Retreat was perfect for the few nights we were is Cairns. The pool and A/C made the heat a little more bearable and Jim was always available to assist with cabs/transport bookings and offer advice. 50m from the beach and the esplanade, which leads in both directions to a variety of excellent shops, bars and eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach walks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent management. Restaurants near by. Cleanliness of units.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Beautiful room, loved the indoor/outdoor kitchen dining area. Loved the spa. Perfect location!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing location with lush gardens
We stayed for a week at the Reef Retreat Palm Cove, and enjoyed every minute. While we booked a spa room, we didn't use the spa at all as the pool and outside spa were too amazing to pass up. Our villa overlooked the pool, with ample privacy to not feel exposed. It was clean, the outdoor kitchen was well equipped (though also unused - so many options for meals in walking distance), and the king bed was very comfortable. Jim was friendly and helpful, and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxed atmosphere - everything we needed was on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful gardens and lovely shady pool area. We had a studio apartment which was quite small but adequate with a comfy bed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very friendly, generous and and accommodating. The property was very conveniently located o the beach and restaurants/cafes. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023