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The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes vs Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks significantly higher than Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection ranks #5 in Cairns with accolades from 4 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
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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."
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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."
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Jetsetter
"Tropical home away from home with an award-winning spa, pretty pool and topnotch eats a short drive from the Great Barrier Reef."
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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..."
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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."
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Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Captain Cook Hwy, Ellis Beach, Queensland 4879
From $114 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"This low-key, palm-shaded beachfront slice of paradise has camping, cabins and contemporary bungalows, the best of which have direct ocean views."
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Frommer's
"On arguably the loveliest of the northern beaches, about 30 minutes from Cairns, these bungalows and cabins sit under palm trees between the Coral Sea and a backdrop of mountainous rainforest"
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