The Reef House Adults Retreat
Treat yourself to a slice of tropical indulgence at this adults-only retreat and revel in more than 28 signature experiences and activities. Find your sunrise yoga flow on the beach, sample pina coladas at the cocktail masterclass and discover Palm Cove’s local history on an Indigenous cultural journey. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or indulge poolside with a bowl of tropical sorbet and toast your magnificent stay with a bottle of bubbles.
Swim at Palm Cove Beach, named in Condé Nast Traveller’s Best Beaches in the World for 2025, and make the most of your daily dining credit with a scrumptious lunch at the Reef House Restaurant before capping off the evening with nightly drinks and canapes at Brigadier’s Bar & Lounge.
Located mere metres from Palm Cove Beach on the edge of Williams Esplanade and surrounded by boutique restaurants and bars, The Reef House Adults Retreat is the perfect place to enjoy lazy days along the crystal-clear water. Further afield, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest are within easy reach of this charming seaside village.
The hotel is located approximately a 30-minute drive from Cairns Airport (CNS). Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.
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The Hotel – Beach house elegance meets bespoke luxury
Hidden beneath a lush grove of palm fronds and ancient paperbark trees just a 30-minute drive from Cairns, Palm Cove wears its tropical credentials with elegant sophistication. From the cobble-paved waterfront promenade lined with whitewashed hotels, alfresco restaurants and intimate bars, to a sweep of beach that’s shaded by palm trees, Palm Cove is a dreamy tropical paradise – and from the award-winning, adults-only The Reef House Adults Retreat, it’s 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 Adults Retreat provides guests with pure paradise just moments from the town’s famed shores. The hotel offers a dazzling spread of facilities, including two beautiful pools, where you can relax and enjoy a 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 Adults Retreat apart from the rest. The concierge will contact you before your trip 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 & Lounge, where an honour system pays homage to its rich history, allowing 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 fishing rods, or take advantage of the extensive guest library, board games and sketch kits for releasing your inner Picasso.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, nightly drinks, daily dining credit and more
Begin your escape with a cold towel and a welcome gin cocktail from the local Devil’s Thumb distillery before heading to your room for sweeping pool and tropical garden views, complete with a souvenir Reef House history book. Pop open your welcome bottle of sparkling wine as you embrace Palm Cove life.
Wake up and enjoy daily a la carte breakfast at the Reef House Restaurant. With the included daily A$100 dining credit (A$300 total for three-night stays), you’ll savour the freshest Palm Cove seafood, including oysters and Queensland tiger prawns alongside tender yellowfin tuna sashimi.
With an A$100 credit per person for the Reef House Day Spa included in your package, embrace Palm Cove’s reputation as Far North Queensland’s spa capital and indulge in a pampering treatment (with a minimum total spend of A$250 per adult). For the ultimate day of extravagance, head poolside at 3pm for icy-fresh sorbet, with flavours rotating daily. In the evening, the timelessly elegant Brigadier’s Bar & Lounge serves nightly punch and canapes hosted by the resort’s friendly staff between 5pm and 6pm.
The hotel’s famed ‘Signature Inclusions’ boast a dazzling suite of complimentary activities – shake it ‘til you make it at the hotel’s ‘Reef House Mixology’ masterclass, or savour time with the sommelier at the hotel’s wine and digestif tastings. 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 want to embark on a cultural journey with Shaun ‘Yalankurr’ Creek in the hotel’s Aboriginal Interpretation, attend aqua aerobics classes in the hotel’s mineral pool or borrow a book or DVD from the hotel’s library. From 11am daily, toast to your stay without leaving the comfort of your lounge chair with poolside butler service and enjoy luxurious deep sleep with a Sleep Easy guide. 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.
Upgrade to the Moore Reef Full-Day Tour package to dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life. Snorkel in the natural lagoon or explore through a semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat, slide down a 30-metre spiral waterslide, enjoy a gourmet lunch and marvel at the underwater world from the pontoon observatory.
Queensland Tourism Awards 2024 Best Five-Star Luxury Accommodation
TripAdvisor Awards 2024 No. 1 Hotel All Categories in Australia and South Pacific
Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame Included in November 2024
- Reef House Restaurant
- Brigadier’s Bar & Lounge
- Two swimming pools
- Reef House Spa
- Boutique
- Luxury Concierge service
- Complimentary bike and fishing equipment hire
- Complimentary board games and sketch kits
- Onsite activities and classes, including yoga, aqua aerobics, cocktails and wine tasting
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Check-in: 3pm / Standard checkout: 11am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Valid for travel from 14 August 2025 until 31 October 2026 (bookings must be made before 30 August 2026).
Child Policy: Guests under 16 are not permitted and cannot be accommodated.
Compulsory Christmas Gala Dinner: For stays on 25 December, an additional surcharge of A$295 per adult (16+) applies for the compulsory Christmas Gala dinner. Payable directly to the hotel.
Compulsory New Year’s Gala Dinner: For stays on 31 December, an additional surcharge of A$295 per adult (16+) applies for the compulsory New Year’s Gala dinner. Payable directly to the hotel.
Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days before the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.
- Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.
Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking for a credit up to 45 days before the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes service fee, if applicable.
Please note this does not apply to flights booked with us. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you are permitted ONE date change up to 45 days before your original check-in date. Please contact our 24/7 customer service team to enquire. Subject to availability and surcharges.
Please Note:
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Dining credit must be used during your stay. No minimum spend applies. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Valid for use at Reef House Restaurant, poolside butler service and Brigadier’s Bar & Lounge. Excluding in-room dining.
- Each adult will receive a A$100 spa credit, with a minimum spend of A$250 per person required to redeem the spa credit. Redeemable only at Reef House Spa. Please present your proof of credit upon service request. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer, discount or on public holidays. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
- Daily a la carte breakfast is served at Reef House Restaurant from 6.30am to 10am.
- Brigadier’s Bar’s nightly free-flow alcoholic punch and canapes hour is from 5pm to 6pm.
- Daily complimentary sorbet is served poolside at 3 pm. Sorbet flavours vary daily.
- All onsite activities and experiences are subject to seasonal changes.
- Please book all yoga, wine tasting and cocktail classes in advance with the hotel to avoid disappointment.
- For a full list of signature inclusions, please see here.
- The welcome bottle of sparkling wine in-room on arrival is a Reef House Original Sparkling Blanc De Blancs wine made in conjunction with Howard Vinyard.
- Welcome souvenir in-room on arrival is a Reef House history book for guests to keep.
- The welcome gin cocktail consists of local Devil’s Thumb gin made using Daintree Rainforest Botanicals. Served with cranberry juice, lemon and Earl Grey tea.
- Sleep Easy support guide is provided in-room on arrival, plus a selection of blogs, videos and audio files that explain the importance of sleep.
- The New Year’s Eve and Christmas Gala Dinners offer a choice of a seafood or meat platter and a selected bottle of wine.
- Guests must wear a helmet while on a bicycle as per Queensland law. The bikes are only available for use during daylight hours.
- Access to the library includes a DVD collection to enjoy.
Full-Day Moore Reef Tour (select packages only):
- Valid for two adults (16+).
- Visit Moore Reef and explore the clear waters for four hours from a docked pontoon.
- Includes return transfers, snorkelling equipment, lycra suit, sem-submersible tour, glass bottom boat tour, underwater observatory, fish feeding presentations, waterslide, enclosed ocean pool and a gourmet tropical-inspired lunch.
- Available every day: Check-in from 8.45am–9.45am. Departs Cairns Marina at 10.15am; returns to Cairns Marina at 5.30pm.
- All guests must review the medical checklist before booking.
- The Full-Day Moore Reef Tour may be cancelled occasionally due to poor weather. This decision is made after Sunlover Reef Cruises carefully assesses current and forecast conditions, with the comfort and safety of the guests being the number one priority.
- Itinerary and reef site access are subject to change. The description has been provided as a guide only and may vary according to the conditions of the day.
- Vessel is subject to change depending on availability.
- Partial refunds do not apply if any tour components were possible but guests choose not to proceed, or were ineligible due to failure to meet requirements.
- How to Book:
- Bookings are essential and are subject to availability. All guests must review the medical checklist before booking.
- After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available.
- Please note: Sunlover Reef Cruises will be in contact within 1–2 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly.y
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
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