The Reef Retreat

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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters and a sandy shore lined with palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.
A resort entrance with a sign reading "The Reef Retreat Palm Cove."
A pathway leading to a building surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Extra beds
  • Air-conditioning
  • Babysitting for a fee

Explore the area

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10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Cove Jetty
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Back Shot Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Choose your unit

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

A compact kitchen with a microwave, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and wicker chair.

Standard Studio Suite (Spa)

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Standard Spa Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a balcony, and a ceiling fan.

Studio Standard Spa Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Escape Package - Standard Spa

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a balcony, and a ceiling fan.

Escape Package - Standard Spa

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Townhouse

A modern building with a pool, featuring a light blue exterior, a balcony with blue railings, and a small garden area with a bench.

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a Bosch dishwasher, and an oven.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, window with blinds, and an air conditioning unit.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio

A neatly made bed with a green headboard, a bedside lamp, and decorative pillows.

Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 119 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the adjacent room.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Spa)

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a table, chairs, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Superior Suite (Spa)

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

Where is The Reef Retreat located?

Located in Palm Cove, this aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Palm Cove Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Cook University and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

The Reef Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 536 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay I highly recommend it is peaceful and well located near the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really nice place with lots of space. Enjoyed staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super easy booking, check-in and great communication. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Huge apartment with great amenities. Great location. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Would stay here again. Just rooms aren’t sound proof.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Feels like at home and very spacious, love the cleanliness and close to everything around
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good size room and great location as everything is close. The staff are great and have good knowledge of the area. Definitely a good base to explore the region and reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Jerry was very helpful in booking us a tour! Big spacious rooms and close to the beach! One suggestion is that other front desk staff could be more friendly to make guests feel more welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good basic accommodation in a nice complex. I lot of the decor looked like it was new - so nice upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation with everything you need in a gorgeous location. Really appreciated the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom setup which allowed us to have the space and privacy we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, the O’Donnells promotion, outdoor patio. Street noise was very noisy from early Sunday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were supportive and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to beach , pool and spa are amazing! Staff and friendly and polite. Would go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our room on the 1st floor overlooking the pool. It was quiet, staff extremely helpful and so easy to walk everywhere
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great locatiom Also very functional Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable beds, all mod cons, lovely outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi. Great location, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our week, great location.. would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was in a great location, very easy walk to beach and shops. Great size rooms, very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay 🙏 Great position and beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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