“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.”
“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
- 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
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Watersports
- Golf
- Fishing
- Birdwatching
- Historic
- Built in 1958, Reef House was operated by Brigadier Thomson as a private residence, welcoming guests from the 1970s
- Luxury
- Guests are warmly welcomed with a number of special inclusions including happy hours, mixology classes, yoga & more
- Restaurant
- Feast on delicious fresh fare with a view of the ocean at the Reef House Restaurant
- On the beach
- Overlooking Palm Cove
- Sit-out Terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Lively
- Eco
- Lively area
- Private Pool
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Organic food
- House party feel
- Good wine list
- Full of character
- Barefoot Luxury
- Retro/Vintage
- Chic
- Wellbeing
- Landmark
- Boutique
- Sea Views
- Spa
- Gourmet
- Conference facilities
- Views
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Four poster beds
- Charming
- Contemporary
Facilities
- 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
- Views
- Hot Tub
- Lift
- Good wine list
- Outdoor dining
- Business Centre
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Garden
- Laundry
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Safe
- Wifi
- Suites
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Spa
- Sit-out Terrace
- In room DVD
- Parking
- Games room
- Concierge
- Private Pool
- Babysitting
- Internet
- Bicycles available
- Conference facilities
- Four poster beds
- Room service
- Adult Only
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Airport transfer
- Bath robes
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
- Diving
- Sailing
- Watersports
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Birdwatching
- Golf
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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
