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Reef House Resort Palm Cove

Reef House Resort Palm Cove

  • AMENITIES
    • 1 Bedrooms
    • 1 Bathrooms
    • Carparks
    • Restaurant
    • Pool
    • Wireless Internet
    • Wedding Venue
    • Beach Front
    • Bar
    • Room Service
    • Guest Laundry
    • Day Spa
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Heated Pool
    • Daily Servicing
    • Ocean Views
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The famous Reef House MGallery Resort and Spa Palm Cove is notably different to other hotels in Palm Cove; it is a luxurious boutique holiday resort with a chic yet casual easy-going atmosphere located directly in the Village heart of Palm Cove with a central beachfront location offering limitless Palm fringed views of the Coral Sea.

This extremely intimate Palm Cove hotel has only 69 guest rooms and has cleverly blended tropical relaxation with northern luxury and sophistication.
Hidden amongst tranquil tropical gardens and vibrant flowers, The Reef House Hotel & Spa is able to capture the romance of the tropics and reflects the colonial majesty of a bygone era. Stately alluring rainforest clad mountains sit in the distance making a stunning backdrop to the three pristine swimming pools with cascading waterfalls and two spas.

FROM $839* * Subject to Minimum Stay &
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Reef House Resort Palm Cove



Distinctly different to other Palm Cove hotels and resorts, this boutique MGallery resort has a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of Palm Cove, directly opposite the inviting beach, this is the perfect romantic holiday or business retreat. Call us direct for latest holiday deals on 1300 780 806.

Reef House Resort & Spa Style of Accommodation


Sunset Ambience - Every night at sunset, all the candles throughout the resort are lit and complimentary Brigadier’s Punch is offered exclusively to guests of the Reef House Resort Palm Cove.
Honeymooners - Complimentary bottle of Australian Sparkling Wine on arrival (must be advised at time of booking).

The hotel accommodation at the MGallery Reef House Hotel and Spa includes a variety of large spacious rooms and suites, all offering king size beds that are romantically draped in light muslin netting. The hotels white washed walls are swathed in bougainvillea, and all rooms feature a private verandah or patio, some having spas with views of the beach allowing the guests to capture the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the Cairns Tropics.

The traditional Brigadier Rooms have romantic porch swings for couples to enjoy while sitting back and just taking it all in. Just perfect for that after wedding honeymoon.
Verandah Rooms are spacious and have large private verandahs perfect for couples with ocean or pool views, some with intimate spa baths.

There are Family Suites that sleep four to five people with a separate bedroom that has two single beds. The resorts beachfront suites have sweeping beach views with Palm trees swaying intermittently, a separate king sized bedroom and a separate living area with a roll away bed. Finally the premier Reef Suite has two separate ensuite bathrooms with king bed splits, the views are magnificent and the spacious design allows for privacy and comfort.

MGallery Reef House Resort & Spa Palm Cove Facilities


The Reef House MGallery Resort & Spa was opened in 1970 and initially existed as a beachfront restaurant and small guest house. In 1972 the property was purchased by Brigadier the Hon. David Thompson MC, RL who added more guest suites to accommodate personal guests. Although the Palm Cove hotel undergoes constant refurbishments to retain its prestigious five star status it still has managed to keep its authentic colonial character. The Brigadier’s Bar which has complimentary punch nightly and to this day operates on an honor bar system as it did forty years ago where guests help themselves to drinks and put their name on the room tab list so the drinks will go on their personal room charges. Unique artifacts collected from around the world are displayed around the resort and travelers are encouraged to join together and share their stories around the bar each evening.

The Palm Cove Reef House MGallery Resort & Spa hotel also boasts the multi-award winning Reef House Restaurant overlooking the Palm Cove beachfront esplanade. The setting is on a large covered wooden deck beneath magnificent towering ancient Melaleuca trees, enjoying unsurpassed ocean views and gentle sea breezes - exquisite beachside dining. The perfect place for a wedding reception or get together.

The conference room at Reef House Resort and Spa can seat 45 people theatre style. Functions, events and weddings which are a specialty of the Palm Cove Reef House Hotel and Spa can be held around one of the three beautiful resort pools or in the Reef House Restaurant.

The Reef House MGallery Resort and Spa has won countless awards and is recognised as being one of the premier spas in Palm Cove. The Reef House Spa occupies a purpose built freestanding two-story building with three treatment rooms, two Vichy showers and a carved Melaleuca massage table, a Serenity Verandah, and two dual treatment rooms (each with a private Jacuzzi). A freshwater moat frames the building with access via a wooden footbridge. The Reef House Day Spa offers a luxurious range of treatments designed to cleanse the body, clear the mind and soothe the soul. Luxurious treatments are supplied by Li'Tya — natural products embodying the Australian earth and spirit. Ancient Aboriginal medicines and massage techniques, combined with aromatherapy and herbalist principles, all enrich, nourish and cleanse.

Register Your Wedding - A complete guide to weddings in Tropical North Queensland. Sign up to our Website and create an online Wedding Register for your family. Register Your Wedding can help arrange discounted Palm Cove accommodation and activities for you and your wedding guests! Please contact our wedding specialists to Register Your Wedding to access the best wedding accommodation rates and discounts on tours for your Palm Cove wedding.

We can also tailor make your Honeymoon Package to continue the romance and memories of your tropical wedding in Palm Cove!

Accommodation Location

The Reef House Resort & Spa is perfectly positioned in the heart of Palm Cove Village directly opposite the white sandy beach, and just 30 minutes drive from Cairns International Airport; nearby attractions include the Great Barrier Reef, World class Links Golf Courses and the World Heritage Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation.

Airport Transfers Please Let us know if you would also like us to book your Cairns to Palm Cove Airport Transfers. We can arrange a variety of transfer services including Stretch Limousines and coach transfers for larger groups.
On For rent a car hire please visit transport in cairns and the Tropical North Queensland region.

Accommodation Facilities

* Fees may apply to these and other services

  • Boutique Resort
  • Adult Only Retreat
  • Beachfront Location
  • 3 Swimming Pools
  • One Heated Pool
  • 2 Spa Pools
  • Award-winning Spa
  • Award-winning Restaurant with ocean views
  • Bar and Lounge area
  • Gin infused welcome drink & cold towel on arrival
  • Bottle of sparkling wine chilled in-room upon arrival
  • Daily A La Carte Breakfast
  • Brigadier’s punch & canapés served in the Lounge at twilight
  • Welcome Gift
  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Bike Hire
  • FREE Fishing Rod Hire
  • FREE Artboxes Hire
  • FREE Poolside Sorbet
  • Undercover Car Parking

This property caters for disabled travellers

Check In Time:
3:00pm

Check Out Time:
11:00am

Reception Hours

8:30am-10pm

Map Location

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Address:
99 williams esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD

For Bookings Call Now!
1300 780 806

GPS Position (Latitude,Longitude):
-16.74509, 145.67078

Distinctly different to other hotels, this luxurious boutique resort has a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of Palm Cove, directly opposite the white sandy beach, this is the perfect retreat for couples and honeymooners.

Airport Transfers

Car Hires Airport Transfers

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival incur 100% Fee. No-show 100% fee applies.

Children & Extra Bed

Children aged 16 years and over are permitted at adult rates. Children under 16 are not catered for. Any persons arriving under this age will not be admitted to the resort and all monies and bookings will be void with no refunds due.

Please note: There are currently no Specials available for this property.

Room Information

Hotel / Studio - 5 Options

Brigadier King Room

Room Facilities

  • Large comfortable King beds - Twin bedding also available
  • Balcony or verandah with pool or tropical garden views
  • Hanging double swing
  • Shower with large rainforest shower rose
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning

  • Ceiling fans
  • Indoor/Outdoor living
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Uniquely furnished interiors
  • Large remote control LCD TV
  • STD/ISD telephone
  • In-room safe
  • Bathrobes, hair dryer and toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Daily servicing
  • Approx 34sqm

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Verandah King Room

Room Facilities

  • 1 King Bed or 2 King Singles
  • Beautiful South Pacific décor – King Rooms feature four poster bed or individually carved bed heads
  • Tropical Garden & pool Views
  • Spacious outdoor entertaining patio or balcony including kitchenette, dining table and sun lounges
  • Shower over bath, robes, slippers, APPELLES Apothecary amenities

  • Separate luggage, vanity cupboard room
  • Coffee & Tea making facilities
  • Pin coded Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Large remote control LCD TV and DVD Player
  • A Special Access room is also available on the ground floor with 2 x Single Beds or 1 x King Bed.

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Verandah King Spa Suite

Room Facilities

  • 1 King Bed / additional roll away bed available in this category
  • Beautiful South Pacific décor with an elegant four poster bed
  • Tropical garden and pool views
  • Spacious outdoor entertaining patio or balcony including king spa bath, kitchenette, dining table and sun lounges
  • Shower over bath, double vanity, robes, slippers, APPELLES Apothecary amenities

  • Separate luggage, vanity cupboard room
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Pin coded safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Large remote control LCD TV and DVD Player

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Ocean View King Room

Ocean View King Suite

Room Facilities

  • 1 King Bed or 2 King Singles
  • Beautiful South Pacific décor
  • Front of property with ocean views
  • Outdoor patio or balcony with table and sun lounges
  • Shower over bath, robes, slippers, APPELLES Apothecary amenities

  • Coffee and Tea making facilities
  • Pin coded Safe
  • Individually controlled air conditioning amd ceiling fan
  • Large remote control LCD TV and DVD Player

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Average Rating


REVIEWED
12 July 2017
User Rating

Yes, very much. A property with charm and character. Our only criticism is that the buffet breakfast was pretty ordinary.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
15 August 2016
User Rating

Lovely resort, very relaxing.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
03 December 2015
User Rating

Hotel was lovely and relaxing nice atmosphere.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review


Response from Cairns Holiday Specialists
Thanks for your review Karen. The Cairns Holiday Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Reef House in Palm Cove. We are luck to have access to Palm Cove and some of the best value luxury beachfront accommodation there.



REVIEWED
21 July 2015
User Rating

We enjoyed our stay at Reef House other than one night when a wedding was held with last guests leaving at 4am rooms slightly tired but otherwise great
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
26 June 2015
User Rating

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Resort was very accommodating in providing the room of our choice. Love the happy hour each night.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
20 April 2015
User Rating

I enjoyed my stay although the check in and check out process was not very enjoyable. When we checked in I felt very rushed and like I was inconveniencing the staff member. When we checked out it was a similar story, the system was not up and running and I was left feeling like I was to blame somehow. I couldn't fault the rest of the staff though - the rooms were beautifully made up every day and I couldn't fault the waiters or bar staff.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
22 December 2014
User Rating

Our stay at the Reef House was relaxing and most enjoyable. We would not hesitate to stay there again and also recommend it to our family and friends.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
09 May 2014
User Rating

i had a great time. The room was clean and well appointed and although it as close to the the dining area, it was not noisy. The food at Reef House was fabulous as always and the hotel is situated very centrally so i could easily visit all the delights of Palm Cove.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
08 April 2013

Yes very much. Friendly staff and good food!
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
28 October 2011

The resort was a very comfortable place to stay where I was made to feel welcome. The staff were very helpful and the casual and relaxed atmosphere made my short break very enjoyable.
Reef House Resort Palm Cove Guest Review



REVIEWED
16 September 2009

Sebel Reef House in Palm Cove was a wonderfully relaxing place to stay - staff were friendly and little details like the 5pm punch in the bar to welcome guests was a lovely touch. Will definitely come again!
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