The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Hotel – Casual beach house elegance meets bespoke luxury

Hidden beneath a lush grove of palm fronds and ancient paperbark trees just a 25-minute drive from Cairns, Palm Cove wears her tropical credentials with elegant sophistication. From the cobbled paving of a waterfront promenade lined with whitewashed hotels, alfresco restaurants and intimate bars, to a sweep of beach shaded by palm trees, Palm Cove exudes a dreamy tropical vibe – and from the award-winning, adults-only The Reef House, it’s all within easy reach.

Set between the lush UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, The Reef House provides guests with pure paradise just moments from the town’s famed shores. The hotel has earned a Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best Award in 2023, ranking it in the top 1% of properties worldwide, and offers a dazzling spread of facilities, including two beautiful pools, where you can relax and enjoy refreshing complimentary sorbet every afternoon.

Attention to detail is king, and it’s the little touches, like the dedicated Luxury Concierge, that sets The Reef House apart from the rest. The concierge will contact you before your trip in order to create a bespoke experience filled with relaxing and memorable moments in the tropics – perfect for honeymooners or a romantic couples’ escape. Especially cherished is the Brigadier’s Bar, where an honour system pays homage to the colonial house’s rich history and allows guests to help themselves to the fully stocked bar during the day and pay for their drinks upon checkout.

When you’re not busy exploring Far North Queensland, make the most of the resort’s complimentary activities. Join in with aqua aerobics in the heated mineral pool, expand your cocktail repertoire with the interactive ‘Reef House Mixology’ class and enjoy unlimited use of vintage-style cruiser bikes to explore Palm Cove. Try your hand at fishing down at the famous Palm Cove Jetty with complimentary access to the resort’s fishing rods and take advantage of the resort’s extensive guest library, board games, and sketch kits for releasing your inner Picasso.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, nightly drinks, gourmet seafood platter and much more

Begin your escape with a cold towel and a welcome gin cocktail before enjoying your complimentary room upgrade, with a private furnished balcony or terrace, sweeping pool and tropical garden views and complimentary bottled water and a souvenir Reef House history book. Pop open your welcome bottle of sparkling wine as you embrace the Palm Cove life.

Wake up and enjoy your included daily a la carte breakfast at the award-winning Reef House Restaurant. Indulge one lunchtime during your stay with an extravagent seafood platter and bottle of wine for two at the Reef House Restaurant. Savour the freshest of Palm Cove seafood including a dozen natural oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, Queensland tiger prawns and even 10g of Kaluga Queen Caviar alongside natural and salmon caviar bilinis and tender yellowfin tuna sashimi while sipping a glorious bottle of sparkling wine.

Two A$100 credits for Reef House Spa are included in your package – embrace Palm Cove’s reputation as Tropical North Queensland’s spa capital and indulge in a pampering treatment (with a minimum total spend of A$250). For the ultimate day of extravagance, head poolside at 3pm for icy-fresh sorbet. In the evening, the timelessly elegant Brigadier’s Bar serves nightly punch and canapes hosted by the resort’s friendly staff between 5pm and 6pm.

The hotel’s famed ‘Signature Inclusions’ include a dazzling suite of complimentary activities – shake it ‘til you make it at the hotel’s ‘Reef House Mixology’ masterclass, savour time with the sommelier at the hotel’s wine and digestif tasting, reconnect with body and spirit at beachfront yoga or let your troubles melt away at the twice-weekly stretch and breathe class. You may also consider embarking on a cultural journey with Shaun ‘Yalankurr’ Creek in the hotel’s Indigenous Interpretation, attend aqua aerobics classes in the hotel’s mineral pool or borrow a book or DVD from the hotel’s library. Want more? From 11am daily, toast to your stay without leaving the comfort of your lounge chair with poolside butler service and enjoy luxurious deep sleeps with a Sleep Easy guide and support session. It’s all complimentary and all yours to enjoy.

Fancy a wander elsewhere? Complimentary bicycle hire and fishing rods guarantee an unforgettable Far North Queensland escape, and a snoozy 12pm late checkout means you’ll be able to savour every last minute.

Longer Stay Bonus: Extend your stay to five or more nights and enjoy A$200 dining credit per package, or seven or more nights to receive A$400 dining credit per package to use at either the Brigadier’s Bar or Reef House Restaurant.

Exclusive Travelshoot Upgrade: Gone are the days of low-quality selfies, awkward poses and blurry images – Travelshoot will coordinate a one-hour professional photoshoot experience to help you capture natural, candid, and heartwarming memories of your Palm Cove escape. In partnership with local, trusted photographers, you can enjoy your own private photoshoot designed to take in the breathtaking landscapes of Far North Queensland. Travelshoot photographers are skilled at knowing where to go to get the ultimate travel images, and can recommend locations close to your accommodation with an array of scenery to choose from.

Before the shoot, you will be connected online with a recommended local photographer to view their portfolio and ask any questions before your session. On the day of your shoot, meet at your selected location while your photographer guides you through the session. Afterward, samples will be provided within 48 hours, and you’ll receive a full album of 20 edited professional photos within seven days through a link to a private online gallery where you can view, share and download your high-resolution photos.

Outback Tasting Tour Upgrade: Taste your way through the diverse Atherton Tablelands with a full-day foodie tour sampling some of the region’s best food and wine. Cruise through rolling hills and past flowing waterfalls, on a tour around boutique farm stores, local cafes, and hidden culinary gems. Enjoy delicious breakfast, morning tea, a gourmet lunch, afternoon tea and a variety of tastings throughout the day.