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The Reef House Adults Only Bespoke Escapes vs Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort. The Reef House Palm Cove - MGallery Collection has a TripExpert Score of 78 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Jetsetter 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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Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort
Oyster
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57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $9 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Oyster
Budget
"Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort is not a peaceful base from which to explore Cairns -- it is a centrally located party hub with excellent on-site bars that attracts locals as well as backpackers."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The ‘G spot’ is pricey, impersonal and very loud, but all rooms at this flashpacker resort have en suites and most have balconies."
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