The art of sleeping is being elevated in importance at The Reef House Adults Retreat with the appointment of sleep scientist Sabine Christelli as the Director of Sleep and Rejuvenation at the award-winning Palm Cove boutique property.
After introducing the free Sleep Easy program as part of its more than 28 Signature Inclusions last year, The Reef House launched a Sleep Retreat in February to further help their guests find the antidote for a restless night and is now offering a dedicated Sleep and Rejuvenation guest experience for all stays.
The Reef House Adults Retreat Director Malcolm Bean said educational Sleep Easy sessions, guided meditation, and journaling classes would be held throughout the week for guests as part of the 28 Complimentary Signature Inclusions.
“Guests who want to further work on developing healthy sleep patterns can book private 30-minute consultations with Sabine at an additional cost,” he said.
Ms Christelli said the program covered light therapy, sleeping posture, the sleep science of temperature, chronotypes, sleep architecture, food and drink timing, and light exposure.
“There is much in the way that we self-talk and relate to sleep that impacts the quality of sleep, so we explore habits from childhood and stressors in life that create a disconnect from optimised sleep,” she said.
Mr Bean said the initiatives would add to the Sleep Easy program which included a Sleep Support Guide and an online selection of blogs, videos and music that guests can take home.
“Each room has a custom-made Reef House mattress and pillow menu, with the Luxury Concierge checking after the first night to make sure your pillow choice is right for you,” he said.
“The Reef House philosophy is about rest, relaxation and rejuvenation, whether it’s swimming in the magnesium Tranquility Pool, participating in a yoga or stretch and breathe class, indulging in The Reef House Day Spa, using the Reef House bicycles to explore Palm Cove, enjoying chess in the Brigadier’s lounge or complimentary afternoon sorbets by the pool.
“Our formula to offer remarkable service and experiences has been well received by guests whose reviews have earned The Reef House Adults Retreat the TripAdvisor titles of Best Luxury Hotel and Best Hotel in both the South Pacific and in Australia.
“We have also been named the best hotel in Australia by the tourism industry taking out the 5 Star Luxury Accommodation Gold Award in the Australian Tourism Awards 2024 and the Queensland Tourism Awards 2023.”
The Reef House Adults Retreat is a sister property to Adelaide Hills duo Mt Lofty House, TripAdvisor’s No1 Luxury Hotel in Australia and South Pacific 2022 and 2023, and Sequoia Lodge, the Australian Lodge 2023 winner of the HM Awards and winner of Luxury Hotel Accommodation 2023 in the South Australian Tourism Awards and the Australian Hotels Association Awards.