Set on a palm-fringed beachfront north 10 miles north of Cairns, The Sebel Reef House is a luxurious, boutique hotel that captures the essence of the tropics and is delightfully reminiscent of the colonial times. In 1972, Brigadier The Hon. David Thomson, MC, RL, acquired the property and operated 'Reef House' as a private residence with visitors treated as personal guests. Guests helped themselves to drinks from the bar signing chits on an honesty system. This still prevails today in the Reef House Brigadier's Bar. Also continuing a tradition, each evening candles are lit throughout the resort denoting Twilight Hour, an opportunity to meet with other travellers over a complimentary glass of Brigadier's Punch. This is a relaxed Mediterranean style hotel in a small but lively seaside village. The hotel is ideal for those wanting the comforts of a 1st class hotel by the sea with the added convenience of lots of places to eat within easy walking distance. | No. of Bedrooms | There are several styles of accommodation but all open out to the tropical environment with indoor-outdoor living. Fresh white wicker interiors are accented with splashes of colour. Delightfully cool and airy, large beds are draped with cascades of light netting. Each room or suite has air conditioning and a ceiling fan and a private verandah or terrace. | | Dining | The Reef House Restaurant is set on a large covered wooden deck overlooking a palm lined esplanade and a white sandy beach with ocean views and gentle sea breezes. For light snacks there is also the poolside café. The resort is also within a few minutes walk of the small town of Palm Cove which has a variety of restaurants, cafes, small shops and galleries. | | Activities | The Reef House features three swimming pools, shaded by lush ferns and palms and there is health spa if you feel in need of a little pampering. For the energetically inclined, you can enjoy a jog along the beach, swim, snorkel or scuba-dive in the Coral Sea. There is an in-house tour expert who can assist with arrangements for trips to explore the Daintree rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. |
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