Curated luxury hotels in Palm Cove

Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a beachfront in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation and a variety of ways to relax. The Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine.
In pursuit of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests we are pleased to offer the following complimentary luxury inclusions during your stay at The Reef House.
*Your Escape Planning Specialist will assist in curating your escape in the months and weeks before arrival.
*Luxury Concierge call prior to arrival to arrange any last minute requests
*Gin infused welcome drink & cold towel upon arrival
*Concierge porterage & arrival tour of the property
*Curated room arrival with music, oil burners & local chocolates
*Pool Butler service from 11am serving complimentary refreshing cold towels and tropical sorbet
*Brigadier’s Lounge Honesty Bar, a tradition originating from Brigadier Thomson’s Officers Mess
“Reef House Mixology” interactive cocktail classes twice per week
*Aqua Aerobics in our heated mineral pool twice per week
*Poolside stretch & breathe class twice per week
*Beachfront yoga four times per week
*Digestive/wine tasting experience twice per week
*Aboriginal interpretation experience & performance twice weekly
*Relax in our adult only tranquility pool or heated mineral pool
*Unlimited use of our vintage style cruiser bikes & fishing rods
*Exchange your book at our guest library, play board games, try our adults sketch kits, or borrow a DVD
*Exclusive access to our Reef House Sleep Easy guide and inclusions
* Complimentary Reef House tote bag, Caps and Vacuum insulated drink bottles.

With a stay at Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. This beach aparthotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

With a stay at Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be steps from Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. This beach hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Smithfield Shopping Centre and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

With a stay at Peppers Beach Club and Spa - Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be steps from Palm Cove Beach and a 2-minute drive from Vie Spa Palm Cove. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Macalister Range National Park.

With a stay at Mantra Amphora in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palm Cove Beach and 9 minutes from Kewarra Beach. This beach hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Smithfield Shopping Centre and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station.

Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodation just 1 minute's walk from the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views.

Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away.

Facilities include a large heated swimming pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees.

Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda.

The Reef Retreat is 22 km from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available.

The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing.

With a stay at Melaleuca Resort in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. This beach aparthotel is 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

With a stay at Drift Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. This beach aparthotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Situated in Palm Cove, 2.5 km from Ellis Beach, Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. Cairns Station is 27 km away and Cairns Convention Centre is 27 km from the hotel.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments, rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is 43 km from the accommodation, while Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 14 km from the property. Cairns Airport is 24 km away.

Located in Cairns (Palm Cove), Elysium The Drift Apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

With a stay at 2 Bedroom Luxury Apartment at Sea Temple Palm Cove Resort in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be steps from Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. This beach hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Featuring 5GB of free WiFi, an outdoor pool, Paradise in the Tropics offers accommodation in Palm Cove. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and sun terrace.


Bike hire is available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling. The resort also offers car hire. Cairns is 23 km from Paradise in the Tropics, while Port Douglas is 36 km away. Cairns Airport is 18 km from the property.

With a stay at The Reef House Adults Retreat in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Palm Cove Beach and 14 minutes from Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Barron Gorge National Park.

Located in Yorkeys Knob, 300 metres from Yorkeys Knob Beach, Golden Sands Beachfront Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a tennis court, the property is located within 18 km of Cairns Station. The resort offers a restaurant serving Australian cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

At the resort, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a balcony with pool view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Golden Sands Beachfront Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a patio. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.

Cairns Convention Centre is 19 km from Golden Sands Beachfront Resort, while Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 6.8 km away. Cairns Airport is 15 km from the property.

Located on a clothing-optional private beach, this resort caters to adults only and the LGBTQIA & ALLIES community, providing safe and enjoyable accommodation in a tropical location. It offers luxurious rooms with private balconies overlooking the ocean or gardens. It features a swimming pool and a hot tub.

All air-conditioned rooms are bright and airy, and feature cane and wood furnishings. Each room has a TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as water, fruits and a free drink voucher. Most rooms include 42-inch flat-screen TVs.

Turtle Cove Beach Resort - Adults Only LGBTQIA & Allies is located 15 minutes’ drive from the Port Douglas city centre. Mossman Gorge is a 25-minute drive away.

Guests can relax in the clothing-optional hot tub or exercise in the well-equipped fitness centre. The resort shop is the perfect place to purchase a special souvenir to take home.

The Turtle Cove Restaurant serves a range of light lunch options, an extensive à la carte dinner menu, and a barbecue buffet on Sundays. The Sand Bar offers a variety of refreshing cocktails.

“A NEW 'Day in your Life’ at Turtle Cove Beach Resort”
“Your Stay Your Way™” - for the Ultimate Adults-Only Getaway!

Imagine having the freedom to design your own perfect stay - your way - at Turtle Cove Beach Resort. Be as extravagant or budget conscious as your heart desires whilst waking up to the sounds of the waves gently rolling in on the beautiful shoreline, the sun rising over the magnificent Coral Sea.

At Turtle Cove Beach Resort, we offer you the tools to customize your stay for the perfect trip of a lifetime while giving you the flexibility of working within your individual budget.

For our amazing returning guests, please note: Our restaurant & bar will no longer be in full operation, however, below is our trial plan to add value to your stay, while you do things your way, further adding to our social edge & vibe, “Your Stay Your Way™”!

Getting Here:
How will you be arriving? Start your Turtle Cove Beach Resort experience with ease, using our private transfer service.

Once you arrive at Turtle Cove Beach Resort, tap into our car share options for exploring nearby attractions, picking up anything you need, or travel out to Palm Cove or Port Douglas for sight-seeing, both only 20 mins away.
• Private Transfer
• Car SHARE
• Sexy Tours by Valet Vroom

Settle In & Stock Up:
Forgot to grab food or drinks on the way? Not a problem! You can customize your stay by using our online food and drink delivery service for next-day convenience.

Want something extra special? Book an in-house chef to create a personalized dining experience in any area of the venue or maybe a private beach dinner, perfect for groups, celebrations, or simply adding some sparkle to your getaway.
• Have your food & drink mixers delivered
• Get inspired with recipes
• Indulge with a private chef

Forgot something? Don’t stress, we have vending machines onsite with all your meal, snack, mixer and liquid refreshment needs.

Dine Your Way:
Whether you’re cooking solo, as a couple, or with a group, our variety of kitchen options lets you craft your meals to suit your vibe.

Choose from our:
• Beachside BBQ areas for a fun, relaxed outdoor feast
• Boat shed kitchen for a cozy, communal cooking experience
• Open kitchen for simple cooking
• Commercial kitchen for a full gourmet spread

Feeling social? Share recipes, swap cooking tips, and turn meal prep into a party!
• Have your food & drink mixers delivered
• Get inspired with recipes
• Indulge with a private chef



Bar & Entertainment:
Keep it fun by customizing your own drinks in our BYO self-serve bar. Become your own mixologist while your mates dance, laugh, and maybe even test out their moves on the dance pole in the centre of the dance floor. Turtle Cove is all about creating unforgettable memories with your crew and meeting amazing, likeminded people for your special escape. “Your Stay, Your Way™”!

Unwind or Keep the Party Going:
The choice is yours. Whether you want to chill or turn it up, we’ve got options to suit every mood:
• Dive into our large 24-hour pool and spa.
• Hit the gym for a midnight workout.
• Gather around a fire pit on our clothing-optional private beach.
• Jump onto our dance floor & start the vibe
• Drink & dine your way with our many options available
• Order in your personalised massage via our spa room

At Turtle Cove Beach Resort, every moment is tailored to YOU. Relax, recharge, and let loose in a space where everyone is welcome. Unforgettable experiences await.

So, what are you waiting for? Customize your stay and let Turtle Cove Beach Resort be the backdrop for your perfect adults-only escape!

“Your Stay, Your Way”!