The Reef House perfect Australian wellness retreat

The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa overlooks the beach at Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, where two World Heritage areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest – are side by side.

Guests at the adults-only wellness resort have snorkelling, diving, sailing and rainforest adventures on their doorstep and more than 21 in-house complimentary Signature Inclusions. The Reef House Escape Planning Specialists customise a personalised itinerary for discerning guests.

Beachfront yoga, an evening talk with a Great Barrier Reef marine biologist, cocktail classes and wine tasting with the sommelier are among the free activities to enjoy in between poolside butler service at the heated Mineral Pool or Tranquility Pool, chess in the library, and bicycle rides to the Palm Cove Jetty.

The Sleep Easy program helps guests to achieve the perfect night’s sleep on their custom-made Reef House mattress with a choice of 67 studios, apartments or villas decorated with modern coastal chic decor.

French-trained chef Nicolas Reverte, who worked in Spain with Michelin star chef Martin Berasategui, transforms local produce into enticing dishes including a fresh seafood platter which can be enjoyed in the restaurant, in your room, poolside or at a luxurious beach picnic. The restaurant’s open-air timber deck overlooks the palm-fringed Coral Sea and is shaded by Palm Cove’s iconic 350-year-old melaleucas.

The Reef House Spa menu was created by Director Isabelle Neil, who set up the first privately owned Christian Dior spa on the Caribbean Island of Saint Maarten. Her philosophy is to treat the whole individual to assist with rejuvenation and relaxation and one of the favourite treatments is the Marine Vitality package which guests enjoy over three days.

Visit reefhouse.com.au for more information.

by: Carla Pallares