The hotel lived up to its name and was a real retreat from the retreat. Set in shady grounds that represented the tranquility of the rainforest but was only a stones throw from the beach and local amenities. The room was clean and comfortable and I loved the fact that there were also facilites to cook. Made a change from... more

this place is ace!!! right on the beach, close enough to cairns city with a regular bus service. rooms are spacey and clean with a spa bath too!!!! lovelyxxxxxxxxx. palm cove is full of lovely restaurants with plenty to do. marylin, ed, rachel, and shaun know everything there is to know about the place too.................great!!!!!. reefr retreat is deffo the... more

This is a magnificent retreat set in an amazing garden with a maze of boardwalks to the rooms. Whilst not on William Esplanade (which meant that it was quiet) it is as close to the beach as those resorts fronting the beach. The room (1 bedroom) was very modern with a fabulous outdoor kitchen on a covered balcony which could... more

This little hotel is quite exquisite, set amongst lush Meleluca trees and nestling close to a beautiful beach. It is a haven offering a lovely garden area with a cooling pool where one can take a refreshing dip under a canopy of vegetation and a hot jacussi. The accommodation is excellent with delightful views and inviting balcony areas. The staff... more

Our stay at the reef retreat was everything we had hoped for. The beautiful setting amongst the tropical trees created a very relaxing and laid back atmosphere, Our room was a great size, very clean and tastefully decorated. The managers were very welcoming and helpful with suggesting site seeing activities etc. Having an on site booking agency made organising our... more

Wonderful resort,location to die for.Ed and Marion owners were so very helpful and nothing was to much for them. Made us feel very welcome. Accomodation was great,balcony kitchen blended into the natural beauty of the rain forest. 40 yards to pristine beaches,warm water. Ed was outside early every morning ensuring pool and area were clean. Could not fault this resort,... more

This place was our last stop on our whirlwind tour of Oz. We found this place to be exactly as it was described on their website and a welcome rest. It was a little haven amongst the tropical trees and very close to the beach. We had a 1 bed apartment over looking the pool which was quiet and shaded.... more

Lovely & relaxing stay, too short but enjoyable. Very tasteful apartments, & a peaceful, low stress atmosphere exuded from the property. The tropical setting with towering melaluca gums, provided much appreciated shade for the pool area. I felt blissfully ignorant of the comings & goings of the world around me, as i felt part of the resort & its surroundings.... more

We had a fantastic stay at the reef retreat. The place seems family owned and the staff was very kind and helpful. We stayed in a spa suite with an own jacuzzi, additionally we could enjoy a big balcony with an outdoor kitchen & pool view. The hotel is very cozy, located only 2 minutes from the beach. In the... more