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Aparthotel

The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, near Palm Cove Beach

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Escape to The Reef Retreat, an upscale aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or relax in the spa tub. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the garden and visit the library for some quiet time. With free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services on site, car rentals available and self parking at your convenience.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Room options

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Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Standard Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escape Package - Standard Spa

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private kitchen

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Spa)

3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Trinity Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 20 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso&Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palm Cove Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Reef Retreat

Aparthotel with free parking, near Palm Cove Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has Access to 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 offers free WiFi, a microwave and a Smart TV with digital channels. Additional amenities include a stovetop, a ceiling fan and a hairdryer. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Reef Retreat offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

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Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

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  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 573 reviews
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 40 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 32 units
  • Built in 1997
  • Garden

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.

Is The Reef Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Checkout 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 Station. Wildlife Sanctuaries & Zoos is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away.

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Reviews

The Reef Retreat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 485 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

We had a great relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well run. Helpful staff, great location with everything you need. Would stay again and recommend to others 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to relax with the kids, taking walks in the sea or swimming in the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped and very close to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice place in a great location. Rooms abit dated but clean and fine for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice pool, quality fittings etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice peaceful setting with lovely cool shady garden area around the pool. We especially enjoyed the outdoors deck area in the kitchen patio of our room. Close to the beach and esplanade with the restaurants and bars. Palm cove was a great choice for our first visit to Cairns.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for people wanting to walk around shops and see what’s around
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, exceptionally well equipt room - loved the outside kitchenette and eating area. Spacious and very clean. Highly recommend this as a well priced stay for exceptional value. Only 2 small things let the place down - (1) it smelt like chlorine the bleach was so strong (it was very clean though!) and it took a bit to remove the smell and (2) the surly guy at reception who was more interested in what he couldn’t do than what he could. We still loved our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely beach walks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mostly very good stay.. though found the school holiday crowd noisy at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, lovely setup great room. Near everything you need. Great spot and huge room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and peaceful, only a minute from the beach. Will stay in Superior Spa Suite when booking again, loved the outdoor kitchen on the roomy balcony overlooking pool. Best feature was the lovely outdoor spa near the pool, absolute heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Olga A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the room, spacious and comfortable, large balcony, a nice view of the tropical garden, and the swimming pool. All staff is very friendly and helpful, especially Alan.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agota

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place never disappoints.☀️🏝👏 This was our second stay in this tranquil retreat and definitely be back! Thank you for keeping this property in top condition!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay at The Reef Retreat. My apartment was perfect. I'd have breakfast there that I cooked myself before exploring Palm Cove and the local attractions. Jim at reception would book anything you'd like to including transport. After exploring Palm Cove, Cairns the reef or where you went. You come home to relax before treating your self to the local restaurants. Having such prime location is amazing. After a long I'd go for a dip in the heated pool and hot tub spa. Amazing atmosphere. My favourite place, I'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The units are surrounded by beautiful lush tropical gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay at the Reef Retreat. The property felt like a tropical rainforest treehouse which was really fun. I was most impressed with the generous size of our apartment, central location, easy of late check-in and early check-out and overall value for money. It felt very secluded and private for a very busy holiday period!

6/10 Okay

Pritisha

Convenient location. Dated decor, pool not cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023