The Reef Retreat, a unique, intimate 4 star boutique resort located in a rainforest setting next to the palm fringed beach in the centre of beautiful Palm Cove offering seclusion, comfort and privacy. The Reef Retreat's unique open plan design by an award winning architect incorporates extensive use of timber ramps, walkways, louvre windows and bi-fold doors to capture the romance of the tropics. Every apartment has spacious balconies overlooking lush tropical gardens and pool.Apartment facilities include LCD TV/DVD with movie & sport channels, wireless internet and guest internet station. The 36 spacious studio, one bedroom, spa and villa apartments come complete with kitchenettes, living/dining areas opening onto private balconies overlooking the tranquil heated pool and spa or tropical gardens where guests can relax surrounded by majestic paper bark trees, palms, exotic plants, birds and butterflies, swim in the heated spa and pool, or have a BBQ under the star filled sky.Palm Cove, 20 km north of Cairns and the airport, is a picturesque, tropical, village located between Cairns & Port Douglas. This is an exclusive, safe resort area on the most magnificent stretch of coconut palm fringed beach in Far North Queensland, between the Coral Sea and mist shrouded mountains. With its smart, cosmopolitan village atmosphere, four and five star resorts no higher than the coconut trees, architectural blend of the colonial hotels of the tropics, timber louvred windows, and splashes of tropical colours, Palm Cove is a pristine and special holiday destination. Enjoy the beach side bars, al fresco restaurants, and cafes serving exotic, tropical fruits, local seafood, Australian wines and gourmet coffees. Enjoy the seclusion and comfort of this tropical rainforest setting only 50 metres from idyllic Palm Cove beach and restaurants. Business hours of reception: On business days: from 08:00 to 08:00 On the weekend: from 08:00 to 19:00 .