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The Reef House Adults Retreat

Carins Post

APRIL 2024

The Reef House hotel in Palm Cove north of Cairns tops TripAdvisor travel awards. A Far North adults retreat has been named as the best place to stay in the South Pacific and Australia with the winner taking out both the number one hotel and luxury hotel categories. 

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Travel Talk

APRIL 2024

Why David Is So House Proud – Voted Australia’s top luxury hotel recently, here we talk to Owner and Director DAVID HORBELT about the success of the property and exciting plans for its future.

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Executive Traveller

APRIL 2024

Australia’s top luxury wellness retreats – From ice baths to yoga, hiking and breathwork, these stress-free getaways are just what the doctor ordered.

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QHA Review Feature - The Reef House

APRIL 2023

What it means to be remarkable. Thriving in their own luxurious corner of Palm Cove, The Reef House provides rest, relaxation and rejuvenation like no other. 

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The Australian

APRIL 2024

Top 5 child-free resorts in Queensland – You won’t have to worry about kids dive-bombing in the pool from daybreak at these tranquil retreats.

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Daily Mail Australia

March 2024

Inside Australia’s best luxury hotel: Why this dreamy adults-only hideaway is a ‘must visit’ for thousands.

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The Latch

March 2024

This Wellness Resort Won ‘Best Luxury Accommodation’ at the Australian Tourism Awards

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Signature Luxury Travel

March 2024

Set on the coast of Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland, The Reef House Boutique Hotel and Spa has been delivering an exceptional, adult-only hospitality experience for more than 47 years.

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January 2024

Trends set to change your 2024 holidays. Sleep concierges, bedtime rituals and science-backed retreats…  The Reef House in Palm Cove, Far North Queensland, is hosting a sleep retreat…

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New Idea Feature - Welcome to Paradise

May 2023

Double Page spread in New Idea Magazine with a focus on The Reef House being the ultimate place for a girls getaway.

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Signature Luxury Travel & Style Vol. 44

APRIL 2023

The Reef House features twice in Vol.44 of Signature Luxury Travel & Style Magazine in ‘Wellness Reimagined’ on our Sleep Easy guide and the Tropical North Queensland feature ‘Beachside treat’. 

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Vacations & Travel

JANUARY 2023

Issue featuring ‘A perfect weekend in Palm Cove’ staying at the Reef House and indulging in one of our luxury picnic experiences by the beach.

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Oceans Magazine

August 2022

“The Reef House Palm Cove is a one-of-a-kind, adults-only retreat that offers pure tranquillity” Read more from Ocean Magazine The Reef House August 2022 feature. 

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Tropic Magazine

February 2022

Feb-March 2022 issue featuring ‘A day in the life’ on our much loved Brigadier Bartender Norm who has worked at the Reef House for over 20 years.

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Beautiful Home Magazine

May 2021

May 2021 Double Page feature in the Destination Style Home Beautiful Magazine.

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The Weekend Australian Magazine

February 2020

The Reef House features in a Double Page spread in the Weekend Australian Magazine.

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Signature Luxury Travel

November 2020

‘Reef Relief’ spread features the Reef House with special mention of the award winning spa and Phytomer products.

Vogue Living Magazine

October 2019

This guest house in Far North Queensland will make you feel like you’ve slipped away to the Hamptons – By Danielle Gay.

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Website Blogs, Articles & Print

  • Time Out – This peaceful QLD beach has been named as the second most relaxing in the world
  • Escape Magazine – Trends set to change your 2024 holidays 
  • Oceans Magazine – The Reef House hosts Sleep Retreat Master Classes.
  • Cairns Post – New book reveals the suite life in Palm Cove
  • ConnectFNQ – The Reef House celebrates Palm Cove history
  • Australian Traveller – 12 memorable things to do in Palm Cove
  • 10 Best – ‘Top 10 Talented Hotel Concierges’ feature on Norm 
  • Australian Traveller – The best accommodation in Palm Cove
  • WA Today – The best places to stay in Cairns
  • Concrete Playground – Trip Advisor’s Best Hotels 2023
  • Signature Travel – The 5 best eco stays in Tropical North Queensland
  • Australian Traveller – 5 places in Australia that are set to be the next big thing
  • NZ Herald April 2023 –  Multi-generational travel in Tropical North Queensland resorts
  • NZ Herald February 2022 –  The world’s most romantic destinations and adults-only resorts
  • Ocean Magazine August 2022 – ‘The Reef House Palm Cove is a one-of-a-kind, adults-only retreat that offers pure tranquillity’
  • Luxury Travel Magazine – Don’t Let These 3 Palm Cove Attractions Fly Under Your Radar
  • Weekend Australian May 2021 – Hot 50 Places to Stay
  • Just Luxe May 2021 – Hotel Feature ‘Laid Back Beach Luxury at The Reef House’
  • The Urban List April 2021 – 7 Of The Best Hotels In Cairns For Soaking Up Those Tropical Vacay Vibes
  • Cairns Post February 2021 – Cairns & Palm Cove named Aussie Town of the Year 2021
  • Telegraph UK – Review of the Reef House Palm Cove
  • Australian Jewish News December 2019 – Win a trip to the Reef House Palm Cove
  • Escape Magazine November 2019 – Review: You can’t miss the Reef House Palm Cove
  • Man of Style October 2019 – A weekend stay at the Reef House Palm Cove
  • Weekend Notes July 2019 – Hotel Feature ‘The Reef House Resort & Spa’
  • Delicious Magazine – Reef House Palm Cove becoming Foodie Go to

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