“A gem of a boutique hotel in Palm Cove, with a decades-long history of warm hospitality. Elegant guest rooms, suites & villas are adults-only, and many boast four-posters & whirlpool tubs. The leafy grounds are home to a spa, two pools, a restaurant & a bar for lively happy hour gatherings.”

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • A wonderfully relaxed beachfront boutique hotel, with two pools, a day spa, gourmet fare & welcoming traditions
  • Romantic Break

    • A romantic, adults-only boutique bolthole in pretty Palm Cove, with a fabulous reputation for warm hospitality
  • Luxury

    • Guests are warmly welcomed with a number of special inclusions including happy hours, mixology classes, yoga & more
  • Historic

    • Built in 1958, Reef House was operated by Brigadier Thomson as a private residence, welcoming guests from the 1970s
  • Yoga

    • Kick off your day with beachfront yoga, stretch & breathe classes, aqua aerobics & personal training classes
  • Wine tasting

    • Enjoy wine appreciation sessions with expert sommelier Kenny Hillier in the well-stocked wine cellar
  • Restaurant

    • Feast on delicious fresh fare with a view of the ocean at the Reef House Restaurant
  • Other Activities

    • Hot air balloon and helicopter flights over the Great Barrier Reef are magical
  • Cycling

    • Hop aboard the hotel's bicycles to explore Palm Cove on two wheels
  • On the beach

    • Overlooking Palm Cove
  • Gourmet

  • Sailing

  • Romantic

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Lively

  • Eco

  • Snorkelling

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • House party feel

  • Lively area

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Private Pool

  • Spa

  • Fishing

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Conference facilities

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

  • Air conditioning

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    53 rooms in this hotel
  • Bar

    Gather for complimentary tropical punch & canapés at the Brigadier's Bar & Lounge each evening
  • Restaurant

    Feast on delicious fresh fare with a view of the ocean at the Reef House Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

    Two swimming pools — a tranquility pool and a heated mineral pool
  • Massage

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Airport transfer

  • Safe

  • Bicycles available

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Adult Only

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Lift

  • Private Pool

  • Suites

  • Spa

  • Garden

  • Room service

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Games room

  • Business Centre

  • Conference facilities

Activities

  • Yoga

    • Kick off your day with beachfront yoga, stretch & breathe classes, aqua aerobics & personal training classes
  • Wine tasting

    • Enjoy wine appreciation sessions with expert sommelier Kenny Hillier in the well-stocked wine cellar
  • Other Activities

    • Hot air balloon and helicopter flights over the Great Barrier Reef are magical
  • Cycling

    • Hop aboard the hotel's bicycles to explore Palm Cove on two wheels
  • Sailing

  • Snorkelling

  • Canoeing

  • Fishing

  • Golf

  • Watersports

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Reef House - Hotel Review

"The Reef House, facing the palm-fringed sandy crescent of Palm Cove, has a romantic feel to it, with scarlet bougainvillea climbing the white exterior walls, and rooms bearing touches of Pacific island charm. Dress down or dress up; the vibe is relaxed and without pretension despite elegant surroundings."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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