SETTING: Escape to a romantic tropical paradise on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef next to idyllic Palm Cove beach. The award-winning architect of this 4 star boutique accommodation has created this unique retreat with rooms tucked in amongst a rainforest setting. Surrounded by lush, tropical gardens, palm trees and exotic birds, The Reef Retreat offers seclusion and privacy but in the centre of Palm Cove. The Reef Retreat incorporates extensive use of timber ramps, walkways, louvre windows and bifold doors to capture the romance of the tropics. Access is 22 km north of Cairns and the Cairns international airport via shuttle bus, taxi, or rental car. 36 BOUTIQUE STUDIOS & SUITES: Choose from studios, ocean or pool view suites, spa suites or two-bedroom villa, all with tropical décor inspired by vibrant colours of the sea and sky and Queensland style architecture. The rooms offer spacious open designs of 45 to 120 square metres, air conditioning as well as ceiling fans, TV, STD / IDD phones, coffee/tea and are located on two or three levels. Rooms come complete with kitchenettes, living /sleeping areas, and spacious, private balconies overlooking the peaceful Coral Sea or lush tropical gardens and pool. The two bedroom villa has a spa bath, ocean views, a full kitchen and private laundry. FACILITIES Relax in the spa, swim in the pool, have an Aussie BBQ under the star-filled sky surrounded by timber decking in a tropical rainforest setting or book one of the 300 tours at our friendly tour desk. Other facilities include a guest laundry, safety deposit boxes in reception, free undercover parking, and guest storage facilities. The staff at The Reef Retreat are committed to making this an Australian experience you will not forget.