The Reef Retreat Palm Cove

We loved our 6 night stay here! It felt like a true escape — relaxing, private, and surrounded by lush greenery. The whole place has a peaceful, sheltered feel that instantly slows you down. One of our favourite features was the pool — tucked under massive trees that gave it such a magical, resort-meets-rainforest vibe. It was clean, neat and had a constant warm temperature. They swept up the leaves each morning throughout the whole complex. Our room had everything we needed. The bed was huge and super comfy, the pillows were fresh and thick (a rare win!), and the outdoor kitchen was an absolute highlight — perfect for relaxing and cooking without filling the room with food smells and steam. It made the whole stay feel more like a laid-back retreat than just another accommodation room. What really stood out was how different this place felt from your typical "cookie-cutter" resort. No massive pools packed with people, no boxy rooms stacked side by side. We had our own private deck nestled under the trees — quiet, peaceful, and perfect for morning coffee and afternoon snooze. There were a few little quirks, like the water temperature fluctuating at times — but those were easy to work with given everything else this place offers. It’s tropical, charming, well-priced, and just a short stroll to the beach and local restaurants (with nightly ice cream runs in my case!). Can’t wait to return — it’s definitely one of my most memorable holidays.

Perfect location and space to stay for a quick getaway. The room was set up nicely for what we needed with a bed, bathroom and convenient outdoor cooking space and area. The pool was close to the room and a lovely spot to relax

Lovely setting The Reef Retreat setting is very nice and tranquil. The only drawback for us was our room was a top floor one. We had lots of suitcases due to our cruise before we disembarked in Cairns. The location is very good and close to many restaurants. The room was comfortably and had everything we needed.