Why you'll love it here
- Socialise with other guests and enjoy Brigadier’s punch & canapés served in the Lounge at 5pm
- Enjoy Aqua Aerobics in the heated mineral pool or beachfront yoga
- Brigadier’s Lounge Honesty Bar, a tradition originating from Brigadier Thomson’s Officers Mess
- Explore Palm Cove on the resorts vintage style cruiser bikes
- Dine under the stars and canopy of palms and Melaleucas at Palm Cove's most romantic restaurant
Best For
- Adults Only, Honeymoon,
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Hotel information
The upscale Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa is an elegant beachside retreat, set under swaying coconut palms in the seaside resort of Palm Cove Village, located just a 25-minute drive from Cairns.
This intimate boutique hotel offers 67 rooms and suites with tropical-inspired interiors and in a range of styles from King Studios to beachfront spa rooms, two bedroom apartments and the four-bedroom Villa Casablanca.
The resort offers a comprehensive range of facilities including two pools with poolside terraces, in addition there is a heated spa pool, framed by tropical flora and shaded by lofty palms; complimentary sorbets are served poolside daily. Explore Palm Cove Village and nearby beaches on one of the resort’s complimentary bicycles or pick up a fishing rod and equipment and try your hand at beach fishing.
The beautifully appointed Day Spa offers a range of rituals and treatments to leave your skin and body rejuvenated and relaxed. The award-winning Reef House Restaurant is nestled under centuries old melaleuca trees, and here you can dine in the elegantly casual dining room or outside on the teak deck overlooking the Coral Sea. The restaurant serves a continental buffet and a la carte menu for breakfast, casual and relaxed lunches and a seasonal degustation menu for dinner. along with The colonial style Brigadiers Bar is for the exclusive use of in-house guests, offering an honesty bar system and serving complimentary Brigadiers Punch at sunset each evening.
The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa offers elegant and tropical surroundings perfect for a relaxing beachside holiday and is ideally located to explore Tropical North Queensland’s attractions, including the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.
Room Options
Room Amenities: Air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary Wifi, flat-screen television, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities
Brigadier King Studio
These exquisite and spacious colonial rooms are nestled in a tropical garden setting and feature unique hand-carved bedheads, king-size beds and a private patio or balcony with a double love swing seat.
Verandah King Room
Extremely spacious rooms feature a beautiful king-size four-poster bed, comfy armchair and plantation shutters that lead on to your furnished private patio or balcony.
Verandah King Spa Suite
These impressive colonial style suites feature a king-size four-poster bed and spacious sitting area which leads out to your private furnished veranda complete with a king spa tub.
Ocean View King Room
Located at the front of The Reef House, the roomy accommodations feature a private balcony or veranda with views through the coconut palms overlooking Palm Cove Beach and the Coral Sea.
Studio Apartment
These larger studios feature two double beds and kitchen facilities, making these a great option for families.
One Bedroom Spa Apartment
The perfect choice for those seeking more space and privacy, these apartments feature a separate open plan living room and kitchen complete with your own private spa tub.
One Bedroom Premier Spa Apartment
This spacious apartment-style accommodation features a separate bedroom with king-size bed, open-plan living room and kitchen, and a balcony with a private spa tub.
Ocean View King Suite
A firm favourite at The Reef House, these suites sit at the front of The Reef House and feature a sitting room and separate bedroom with a private balcony with views across to the palm-fringed beach and Coral Sea.
Brigadier Beachfront King Spa
These spacious rooms are positioned at the front of the resort with views through the lush vegetation and coconut palms overlooking the Coral Sea. Each private balcony or patio features a double love seat while inside there is a private King spa bath, a king-size bed with carved bedhead.
Two Bedroom Reef Ocean View Reef View
This beautiful tropical suite features two bedrooms and a separate living room and kitchen. The covered balcony is appointed with a dining table and chairs and a king spa bath.
Villa Casablanca For Bedroom Spa Apartment
A fabulous four-bedroom villa with a large outdoor covered dining area, king spa bath and private plunge pool. The villa overlooks the resort pools and features a full modern kitchen and separate living room.Australia travel information
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- Time zone: +8 GMT
- Flight time: 17 hours - 23 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- Tipping guideline: Optional, but not expected
- Health considerations: No major health risks. There is no risk of yellow fever in Australia, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Canberra
- Population: 2.66995e+007
- National languages: English
- Electricity and plugs: Type I (V), 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You need a visa for Australia if you have a British passport - apply online
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