The Reef House & Spa

Enjoy A Tranquil Getawat At Reef House & Spa

The Reef House & Spa is a romantic escape in Tropical North Queensland, located in the laid-back beach front village of Palm Cove. A personal experience, Reef House has character in abundance, offering a fresh sense of luxury contrasted with historic charm.

Half-way between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest; Reef House is only a 25 minutes' drive from Cairns and 45 minutes from Port Douglas; an ideal getaway for couples and a great base for your tropical far north adventure.

Rich in history, Reef House was one of the first Palm Cove properties built in 1958, before being acquired by Brigadier, The Hon. David Thomson in 1972. Originating from an Officers Mess system in the Army, Thompson adopted the same principle of trust with the Brigadier Honesty Bar; an unattended beverage and snack bar. Signature to Reef House is personalised customer service and a homely experience rare to find in modern hospitality.

Hidden behind palm trees, Reef House is a colonial, beach-front retreat consisting of 67 intimate guest rooms, nine apartments and villas, two large swimming pools (one adults only, one heated to 30 degrees), a rejuvenating day spa and a modern fine dining restaurant.

Surrounded by luscious greenery, each room is nestled in its own private oasis, Reef House instantly makes you relax and unwind; from the romantic love swing, to the relaxing spa baths and sweeping ocean views.

Enjoying spectacular views of the beach sits the Reef House Restaurant; offering tropical fine dining with a constantly evolving menu of the freshest produce. Executive Chef, Ben Canham has created a modern Australian menu with Asian and European influences, where guests come back time and time again for the locally caught Reef fish and Orecchiette pasta with smoked duck chorizo.

A new curated wine list from recently appointed Sommelier, Bernard Bungaleea will feature wines from recognised wineries and epic vintages. Complimentary for guests, is the Reef House Mixology Academy, where Sommelier Bernard will run cocktail classes every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

From check in, Reef House & Spa provides personal touches that make guests feel at home, including complimentary amenities; from an arrival drink, pool-side sorbet and aqua-aerobic classes, to fishing rod and bike loan. Each day, guests are invited to the Brigadier Bar for complimentary punch and canapés, to encourage lively conversation between guests, hosted by the General Manager, Wayne Harris.

For those looking to rejuvenate, the Reef House Day Spa has five treatment rooms, two Vichy showers and a couple's treatment room with spa bath. On the menu is holistic massages, refreshing facials, body exfoliation, seaweed wraps and anti-ageing treatments. The only Day Spa in Queensland to offer Phytomer treatments (marine bio-technology), the Reef House Spa is the ideal way to pamper and relax.

The only fully owned and operated property in Palm Cove, Reef House & Spa is the 'summer' property of Malcolm Bean and David Horbelt, owners of Adelaide's Mount Lofty House.

Reef House Palm Cove | 9 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD 4879
(07) 4080 2600 | www.reefhouse.com.au