The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke EscapesvsCairns Harbour Lights
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection scores significantly higher than Cairns Harbour Lights. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks #3 in Cairns with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes
99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, Queensland 4879
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Verandah Spa rooms have a Jacuzzi on the balcony, overlook the pool, waterfalls, and lush gardens, and have extra touches... and balconies within earshot of the ocean." Full review
Fodor's
"There's a lovely beach just across the street, but if the ocean doesn't call you... there are three pools (one saltwater) in the resort complex, as well as two hot tubs." Full review
Jetsetter
"Tropical home away from home with an award-winning spa, pretty pool and topnotch eats a short drive from the Great Barrier Reef." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I recently spent some time in Far North Queensland, Australia. While I can’t vouch for every hotel in the Cairns area, I can provide the highest recommendation based on my own experiences..." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located in the heart of Palm Cove village in North Queensland, this one-time family home on Williams Esplanade still practices some of its old traditions." Full review
Frommer's
"The old colonial-style Reef House has a romantic feel about it—the white walls are swathed in bougainvillea, the beds are draped in mosquito netting, and rooms have white wicker chairs" Full review
Cairns Harbour Lights
1 Marlin Parade, CityPort Harbourfront Complex, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"The modern apartments and studios at this hotel right on the Cairns waterfront are a two-minute stroll to Reef Fleet Terminal, making them ideal for early-morning reef trips." Full review
Jetsetter
"Contemporary apartment-style hotel overlooking Cairns' marina with four waterfront restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This collection of slick, self-contained apartments overlooks the marina from its prime position above the Reef Fleet Terminal." Full review