{"id":13192,"date":"2024-03-21T11:45:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T00:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=13192"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:55:56","slug":"best-luxury-hotel-in-australia-the-reef-house-palm-cove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-luxury-hotel-in-australia-the-reef-house-palm-cove\/","title":{"rendered":"This Award-Winning Palm Cove Hotel Perfectly Blends Heritage Luxury and Beachside Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Reef House Adults Retreat <\/em>is one of Queensland’s most storied hotels, with an old-world magic that keeps guests coming back<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reef House Adults Retreat has been on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove<\/a> since 1958 \u2013 one of the first hotels on the beachfront, and still the one with the most character. A boutique escape of just 35 rooms, it sits steps from the picturesque beach that has been named among the best in the world. The entire property is adults-only (16+), which keeps the atmosphere exactly as calm as the setting deserves. The property also has two pools \u2013 a tranquillity pool and a heated mineral pool \u2013 as well as the Reef House Spa. Staying at this hotel feels like stepping back in time in the best way \u2013 here\u2019s why you should book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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