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The Reef Retreat Palm Cove

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10 - 14 Harpa St, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879, Australia
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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Clive, Mary & their daughter were so friendly and extremely helpful, letting us check in early and helping us with anything we needed, whether it was questions about the area or booking activities, tours and a car. The room was great, clean and a good size, and the kitchen was well equipped. We got a really good balance of being... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Mary and Clive are fabulous hosts who worked hard to make our stay special. The rooms are clean, spacious, well appointed and the location is right in the middle of Palm Cove. Short walk to restaurants and beach. Lovely heated pool, Jacuzzi & sun beds. Secure car parking Palm Cove is a 20 minute drive from Cairns, several nearby supermarkets.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This gem is so different from staying in a hotel box. We had a Spa room and the bathroom was the cleanest encountered so far on our travels. Lovely to be able to have a lie in without worrying about maid service disturbance. We were a little disappointed with the size of the room as we had a lot of... More

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Winchester, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Mary and Clive are fabulous hosts who have worked hard over the last 4 years to bring this resort up to the high standard it is today. The rooms are clean, spacious, well appointed and the location is perfect, being right in the middle of Palm Cove so that the only decision that needs to be made for going out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I was travelling alone and both Clive and his wife were extremely helpful in all aspects from booking my tours to letting me keep my room due to a later flight. Atmosphere in the accommodation was lovely, quiet and not your normal standard boring hotel room. It had character. Rooms were spacious, clean and had all I needed for my... More

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for your kind review chcarte, we are very pleased to hear that you had a good stay and that you enjoyed the character of The Reef Retreat. It was a pleaseure to be able to assist with your trips so that you were able to get the best experience from your time here in Far North Queensland. We... More

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Great Value,nice clean rooms loved the outdoor kitchen with everything you need, and the spa in bathroom. Had my birthday here & no complaints while we splashed around having fun in the spa until 11pm when the lights went out! Very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Great BBQ area no need to go out & at night these beautiful green fairy... More

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
25 April 2013

It was pleasing to see that you enjoyed your birthday here at Reef Retreat with a great last minute bargain rate in a standard spa suite. We agree that it is very lovely in the grounds at night time with the tropical atmosphere. We are simply stunned to read the comment regarding jellyfish in our spa and are bewildered why... More

Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My daughter and I stayed at the Reef Retreat at the beginning of March and found it very relaxing. The room was clean, spacious and quiet and our balcony over-looked the lovely pool which we used every day. The service was excellent. Our tour to the Great Barrier Reef was organized by Clive and was a great experience.

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we are pleased that the apartment met your expectations and that you enjoyed spending time in the pool, it is a great spot to relax and soak up the tropical nature. Clive & Mary More

Lisburn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We have just spent 5 nights in the Reef Retreat at Palm Cove. We found our time here to be really relaxing and very enjoyable. Clive, Mary and Sarah were very informative about the area and organised two of our trips for us with great ease, thank you. The room was spacious and well equipped, we had a balcony overlooking... More

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you for your kind comments Karen K, we are happy that you enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing time here at Reef Retreat during your trip to Australia. It was a real pleasure to be of assistance and we hope to welcome you back sometime. Clive, Mary & Sarah More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed at The Reef Retreat in a one bedroom for 6 nights. It was perfect! Close to town and the beach, but still quiet at night. The apartment we stayed in was roomy for a one bedroom with a lovely balcony overlooking the pool and gardens. The service was fantastic, very friendly and only too happy to help and... More

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you for your kind review littleflick, it is good to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our little piece of paradise and that you enjoyed your apartment and the resort itself.We were pleased to be able to offer assistance to make sure that you made the most of your time in this beautiful part of the world. Clive... More

Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

The retreat was a fantastic place to stay. The studio was quiet, clean, spacious and perfectly situated just around the corner from the main part of palm cove. The service was also great and very helpful if there was anything we required. We would definitely stay here again!

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Clive and Mary R, Owner/Managers at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience Ben, we are pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay in a studio apartment and that you found the service good. Clive & Mary More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Reef Retreat Hotel
The Reef Retreat Hotel Palm Cove
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove Queensland
Address: 10 - 14 Harpa St, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879, Australia
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Region: Australia > Queensland > Palm Cove
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Palm Cove
#3 Top resorts Hotels in Palm Cove
#3 Luxury Hotels in Palm Cove
#6 Family Hotels in Palm Cove
Price range (per night): RM387 - 637
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Reef Retreat is an intimate 4 star boutique resort style complex of 37 one and two bedroom self-contained studios, suites and spa suites with well-appointed king and twin rooms. Apartments offer kitchenettes and living/dining areas opening onto large private balconies where guests can enjoy views over the pool or tropical gardens. Located in a rainforest setting just a 30 second stroll to the idyllic palm fringed beach in the centre of Palm Cove, the Reef Retreat is peaceful and secluded, ideal for relaxation by our heated swimming and spa pool surrounded by majestic Melaleuca trees, palms and exotic plants and birds. ... more   less 
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