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Reviews of The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

99 Williams Esplanade, 4879 Palm Cove, Australia

#16 of 130 hotels in Palm Cove

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    9.0
    Great mini break, loved the meals, room was luxurious and staff very attentive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Veranda King Suite with Four-poster Bed and Large SPA Bath on Private Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I could say was the tiles get a little slippery on the balcony when wet and raining and there is no cover from rooms to restaurant if raining.

    The facilities and staff were amazing. Location ideal. Great short break.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    10
    Brilliant we had the most relaxing time and really enjoyed ourselves. Pools were fab and staff we extremely friendly and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything, it was relaxing and quiet and luxurious

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful retreat in a beautiful tropical location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Veranda King Suite with Four-poster Bed and Large SPA Bath on Private Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was lovely

    Beautiful and relaxing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing spot to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room was quite small and had a huge spa bath taking up a lot of space

    Excellent position right across the road from the beach. Also excellent food and a restaurant looking out towards the ocean. Very comfortable bed. Lovely heated swimming pool with waiter service.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    8.0
    Great other than the above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Veranda King Suite with Four-poster Bed and Large SPA Bath on Private Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water feature continues all night and results in excessive noise. The lighting from outside permeates through the slats and is bright all night.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Most relaxing trip away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Loved everything about this hotel. Nothing to complain about.

    Loved everything about this hotel! The staff are incredible. They are so friendly and make you feel at home. The pool is fantastic and could always get a lounge chair to lie on at any time of day. The breakfast was probably the best hotel breakfast I've ever had and the lunch and dinner is also the best in Palm Cove. The signature inclusions were also a fantastic touch including the sunrise yoga (which is between the palms!), the sorbet by the pool and the canapes and punch at 5pm. They think of everything!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Needed a relaxed holiday and that’s exactly what we got.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom and One-Bathroom Apartment with Tropical Garden Patio, Spacious Living and SPA Bath
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t believe that I’m saying this, but the pool was too warm.

    Very clean Staff and Management were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Luxuary accomodation in a beautiful location with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Service and friendliness of staff. Restaurant location and quality of food. Warm pool and spa. Cocktail making class. Quality bikes for use.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    8.0
    Overall a great place to stay and would recommend, but slightly over priced for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spacious King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The food was average and in some cases poor, it was over priced for what it was. It was also a bit scruffy, claims to be the second best luxury hotel in Australia but large stains on the carpet when you go in doesn't set a great first impression, also the bedroom didn't feel particulary clean.

    Great added extras, e.g. cocktail making, wine tasting and wonderful staff who genuinely wanted you to get the best from your stay. Lovely view from the beach facing room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    10
    Fantastic location and resort, love all the staff for their energy and genuine care.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I was quite disappointed to arrive and not have our bags taken to the room. In fact, staff watched my partner make three trips without an offer of a porter. I understand this to be very unusual and all across the week, this small thing was more than rectified.

    I loved Cedric and Michelle, no request was too much and all requests were met with a genuine desire to create a perfect experience. I loved that the wait staff were willing to learn how to make my daughters coffee, despite it being a little obscure. I also really enjoyed that The Reef House is adults only, the location is perfect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    10
    I stay here every year and I am never disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Veranda King Room with Outdoor Living, Pool and Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Reef House is a beautiful property, well maintained and extremely comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    9.0
    what a way to pamper myself after a month of traveling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    At least one other meal to be included for what the cost of the stay was. My shower stall door was a bit outdated, but I'm really reaching to think of something I didn't like, as this stay was great.

    the breakfast was delicious, I enjoyed the granola bowl every morning. The location was great, across from the ocean and the sunday market was a bonus. The pools were beautiful and never over crowded. The laundry room was easy to use and the staff were extremely helpful, polite, and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    10
    Absolute luxury and so relaxing. We loved every moment of our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Veranda King Room with Outdoor Living, Pool and Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn’t like

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2023

    8.0
    Bed in 214 well past its use by,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    booking specifics so a repeat client can be confident that the room they think they will occupy is the room allocated

    staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2022

    10
    Pampered holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Staff really looked after us. Located right across the road from the beach. Excellent restaurant with view over the water.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    The staff were approachable, helpful and friendly. Complimentary sorbet around the pool , punch and canopies in the bar daily were such an unexpected surprise as were the chocolates and bubbles on arrival. Our holiday was the highlight of the last couple of years. We escaped unseasonal cold, rainy Sydney for 33 degree days and sunshine. We are definitely rebooking !

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom and One-Bathroom Apartment with Tropical Garden Patio, Spacious Living and SPA Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic service, beautiful interior, amazing views, great restaurant and relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    10
    one of the very best places to go and chill and be pampered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    dinner was a 2 course meal which was beautiful but for us too much food.

    brilliant location and one of the best spots in Palm Cove to breakfast and dine with a stunning outlook. They cater to your every need and then some. Service is impeccable. Daily canap

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2022

    9.0
    amazing 🌺
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    loved the location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2022

    10
    Magical retreat in Palm Cove
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier Studio with Large SPA Bath, Couples Swing, Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to ring for our room to be serviced every day. Otherwise, couldn't fault anything

    Loved everything. The property is beautiful, all the staff are superb, friendly and very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Big thanks to Joel, restaurant manager, for finding us a table when they were full!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2022

    10
    A fabulous location, great amenities, wonderful staff and a terrific restaurant. The Reef House lived up to its promise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the location and the ambience.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2022

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Veranda King Room with Outdoor Living, Pool and Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not applicable

    Lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everyone and every aspect of this beautiful Reef House

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2022

    10
    Perfect. I wish I was still there in that luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Brigadier King Studio with Tropical Gardens, Couples Swing and Private Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terracotta tiles a bit grubby in bathroom and near sink. I think it’s just ground in so probably a mop wouldn’t get rid of it. Not enough places to hang wet bathers and towels. Need a couple of hooks

    Perfect location. Delicious choices for breakfast. Outstanding service by all staff.

    Stayed in June 2022

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