Swain-selected stayPalm Cove, Cairns, QueenslandThe Reef HouseA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.The Reef House Adults Retreat sits beachfront in Palm Cove, near Cairns, 67 rooms and suites from Verandah King Rooms to self-contained villas sleeping up to eight, most with private balconies or patios and several with king spa baths. The Reef House Restaurant's Mediterranean, Asian and Australian menu, built around fresh-caught seafood and wood-fired pizzas, anchors most stays, and an adults-only policy keeps the pace deliberately quiet.Cocktail-making classes, sunrise beach yoga, wine appreciation sessions and reef conservation talks round out the days, and evening canapes with the General Manager add a personal touch rare at a resort this size.Data note for review before republishing: the source CSV's hotellocation field lists this property as 'Cairns, Queenstown,' almost certainly a data-entry error for 'Cairns, Queensland.' This is an Australia property, not a New Zealand one. Flag for correction in the source system before this record is reimported. A closer lookThe Reef House, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyThe Reef House Restaurant's Mediterranean, Asian and Australian menu, built around fresh-caught seafood and wood-fired pizzas, anchors most stays, and an adults-only policy keeps the pace deliberately quiet in beachfront Palm Cove near Cairns. Cocktail-making classes, sunrise beach yoga, wine appreciation sessions and reef conservation talks round out the days, and evening canapes with the General Manager add a personal touch rare at a resort this size. Plan with SwainAdd The Reef House to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →