Hotels on the beach in Kewarra Beach, Australia

• 1 The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions Kewarra Beach

  Guest Rating 9.0

  

  Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 28 Complimentary Inclusions - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a beachfront in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy luxury accommodations and a variety of ways to relax. The Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine. In pursuit of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests we are pleased to offer the following complimentary luxury inclusions during your stay at The Reef House. *Your Escape Planning Specialist will assist in curating your escape in the months and weeks before arrival. *Luxury Concierge call prior to arrival to arrange any last minute requests *Gin infused welcome drink & cold towel upon arrival *Concierge porterage & arrival tour of the property *Curated room arrival with music, oil burners & local chocolates *Pool Butler service from 11am serving complimentary refreshing cold towels and tropical sorbet *Brigadier’s Lounge Honesty Bar, a tradition originating from Brigadier Thomson’s Officers Mess “Reef House Mixology” interactive cocktail classes twice per week *Aqua Aerobics in our heated mineral pool twice per week *Poolside stretch & breathe class twice per week *Beachfront yoga four times per week *Digestive/wine tasting experience twice per week *Aboriginal interpretation experience & performance twice weekly *Relax in our adult only tranquility pool or heated mineral pool *Unlimited use of our vintage style cruiser bikes & fishing rods *Exchange your book at our guest library, play board games, try our adults sketch kits, or borrow a DVD *Exclusive access to our Reef House Sleep Easy guide and inclusions * Complimentary Reef House tote bag, Caps and Vacuum insulated drink bottles. Show full description

  Address 99 Williams Esplanade Show on map

  • Heated pool
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• 2 Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore Kewarra Beach

  Guest Rating 8.8

  

  Overlooking the Coral Sea, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore offers three swimming pools, a luxurious day spa, and a hot tub. With uninterrupted access to the beachfront, guests are just steps from the sand and sea. Each apartment features a private balcony with ocean, garden, or pool views. Free on-site parking is included. Located just 30 minutes from Cairns International Airport and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the resort is also within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest, just a 1-hour drive away. All spacious, air-conditioned apartments include full kitchen facilities with a dishwasher and microwave, laundry amenities, and a living area with Smart TVs and streaming access. Guests can unwind with a treatment at the spa, relax by the pools, or enjoy a beachfront BBQ. The tour desk can assist with bookings to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Please note: Our pool renovations were completed in August 2024, and all pools are now fully open and operating as usual. Show full description

  Address 1 Veivers Road Show on map

  • Heated pool
  • Water sports facility
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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• 3 Peppers Beach Club & Spa Kewarra Beach

  Guest Rating 8.5

  

  Located directly on the beach, Peppers Beach Club is a luxury resort in Palm Cove, offering elegant rooms, great leisure facilities and a fantastic spa pool in a tropical garden setting. WiFi and in-house movies are included. Peppers Beach Club and Spa is now providing guests with access to Chromecast TV. Choose between comfortable guest rooms or the larger suites which have a separate living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. All units have a balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, pools or gardens. Facilities at Peppers include 3 swimming pools, a tennis court and a fitness center. The beachside restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves modern Australian cuisine. Peppers Beach Club & Spa is within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. A great choice of day trips are available, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rainforest walks. Show full description

  Address 123 Williams Esplanade Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis court
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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• 4 The Reef Retreat Palm Cove Kewarra Beach

  Guest Rating 8.4

  

  Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodations just 1 minute's walk from the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views. Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away. Facilities include a large heated swimming pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees. Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda. The Reef Retreat is 14 mi from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing. Show full description

  Address 10-14 Harpa Street Show on map

  • Heated pool
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• 5 Mantra Amphora Kewarra Beach

  Guest Rating 8.0

  

  Mantra Amphora Resort is located directly opposite the palm-fringed beach of Palm Cove. All rooms have balconies and there is a lagoon-style swimming pool for guests. The hotel rooms and self-contained apartments at Mantra Amphora offer private balconies with either garden, pool or ocean views. Guests can relax by the lagoon-style pool and the tour desk can arrange trips to local attractions. Car parking limited, subject to availability and 7.2 ft height restricted. The font desk is available 7:00am - 11:00pm daily. Located in one of tropical North Queensland’s most sought-after destinations, Mantra Amphora is within walking distance to a range of restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Show full description

  Address 49-63 Williams Esplanade Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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