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The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
Unwind amidst natural beauty & modern comfort - indulge in relaxation by day & tranquility by night.

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Outdoor spa tub
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Superior Suite (Spa) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 745
AED 820 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Studio Standard Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
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) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
HDTV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Escape Package - Standard Spa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 12 min walk
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kewarra Beach - 11 min drive

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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Reef Retreat

Aparthotel with free parking, near Palm Cove Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a hot tub and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a balcony, a DVD player, and a stovetop. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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 hot tub are on site.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

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

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 at the property
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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reef Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Retreat?

As of 22 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Retreat on 7 March 2025 start from $224.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Reef Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Reef Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reef Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Reef Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Reef Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AUD 27 per person applies.

Where is The Reef Retreat located?

Located in Palm Cove, this aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palm Cove Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Cook University and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Wildlife Sanctuaries & Zoos is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away.

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The Reef Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 459 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

Demi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and space to stay for a quick getaway. The room was set up nicely for what we needed with a bed, bathroom and convenient outdoor cooking space and area. The pool was close to the room and a lovely spot to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Older rooms but great size
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Pimjai

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely setting
The Reef Retreat setting is very nice and tranquil. The only drawback for us was our room was a top floor one. We had lots of suitcases due to our cruise before we disembarked in Cairns. The location is very good and close to many restaurants. The room was comfortably and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecylia

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

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay — the apartment was comfortable and well planned, and the trees in the central court provided shade and coolness. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Felt like i was deep in the jungle with all the trees and the room was massive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our week, great location.. would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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

Delecia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay 🙏 Great position and beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Fay

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good room quiet paths were the only issue as they were very uneven so had to watch where you walked
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, nice hotel
Relaxed, good quality, fantastic location, everything we needed for a weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaak

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

6/10 Okay

Shay-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Customer service was disrespectful and the service person at the front desk was rude and impolite. Rooms were nice apart from the service person when checking in and out was very disrespectful and rude. Will not be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was excellent, property was clean and comfortable. The pool and spa were excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel was in a perfect location for any restaurant or bar and everything was within walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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