The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke EscapesvsBounce Cairns
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks significantly higher than The Northern Greenhouse. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection comes in at 80 with praise from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
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
Bounce Cairns
117 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $12/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"These friendly digs benefit from a relaxed attitude." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Bounce is a cut above many Cairns budget spots, with tidy dorms and neat studio-style apartments with kitchen and balcony, sleeping four" Full review