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The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke EscapesvsThe Lakes Cairns
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection is the choice of most professionals compared to The Lakes Cairns Resort. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection comes in at 78 with endorsements from 4 sources including Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
The Lakes Cairns
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
2 Greenslopes St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Insight Guides "Adjoining the Botanical Gardens and close to the action, Lakes is a well-designed resort in natural surroundings."
Lonely Planet "These gigantic resort apartments are a winning choice for families, groups...all apartments are amply equipped for self-caterers; some have huge fan-cooled lanais. Its four pools are a blessing" Full review
