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The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke EscapesvsEllis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks significantly higher than Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks #5 in Cairns with accolades from 4 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Frommer's
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
Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Lonely Planet Frommer's
Captain Cook Hwy, Ellis Beach, Queensland 4879
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet "This low-key, palm-shaded beachfront slice of paradise has camping, cabins and contemporary bungalows, the best of which have direct ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "On arguably the loveliest of the northern beaches, about 30 minutes from Cairns, these bungalows and cabins sit under palm trees between the Coral Sea and a backdrop of mountainous rainforest" Full review
