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Aparthotel

The Reef Retreat

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Palm Cove Beach

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Private kitchen
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Outdoor spa tub
Point of interest
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

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 32 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Microwave, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

Highlights

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

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

Studio Standard Spa Suite

Highlights

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

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

Escape Package - Standard Spa

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout drapes, 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 drapes, 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 refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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 drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Suite (Spa)

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

Superior Suite (Spa)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 26 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 20 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 22 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

The Reef Retreat is a great choice for a stay in Cairns. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and all apartments offer Smart TVs and microwaves. Fellow travelers say good things about the pool and location.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 32 apartments
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • On site car rental

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 40.0 per day

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

General

  • 32 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1997

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 27 per person (one-way)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 11 costs AUD 14 (one-way)
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Reef Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Reef Retreat?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Reef Retreat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Reef Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Reef Retreat?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 27 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Reef Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Reef Retreat and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. The Reef Retreat also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Reef Retreat like?

The Reef Retreat is a short 12-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Vie Spa Palm Cove. Travelers say this aparthotel is in a good location.

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