Reef Club Resort

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (106 reviews)
64 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, 4877 , Port Douglas , AU

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.56
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and lack of cleaning, significantly impacting cleanliness.
Service
9.53
Management were friendly and helpful, positively contributing to overall service experience.
Location
9.57
Great location near the beach and main street, praised by guests in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.52
Rooms reported as dated, cold, dark, and some issues with maintenance.
Amenities
6.55
Limited amenities and maintenance issues noted, impacting convenience.
Value for Money
7.51
Some guests felt the conditions did not match their expectations for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Food and beverage services not mentioned, so rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.03
The overall experience was mixed, with guests reporting both positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:12

Property Description

Experience the perfect getaway at Reef Club Resort, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Port Douglas!

Recreation Opportunities: Dive into relaxation with our outdoor pool and revitalizing hot tub, perfect for lounging under the sun or unwinding after a day of exploration.

Room Comforts: Our individually decorated rooms come equipped with kitchenettes and private balconies, ensuring you feel right at home. Enjoy modern amenities, including 35-inch flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi to stay connected while you escape.

Convenience & Services: With express check-in/out, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and on-site parking, your stay is designed for ease and comfort. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you with tour and ticket arrangements to enhance your adventure.

Don’t miss out—book your stay at Reef Club Resort today!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CNS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 106 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.56
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 6.52
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 7.03
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Comber solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room not clean. Not enough parking. Pool unclean and no interaction with any staff.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Paula extended_group nz
8
Loved it but needs a decent vacuum
Pros:

Loved the size and the facilities. And location to town and beach

Cons:

None of the edges have been vacummned for years - no exaggeration. Half an inch of dust and scum around all edges, behind the beds and on the top edge of all blinds

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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merylelsbethw Family
2
Never go to the Reef Club Resort in Cairns.
Pros:

Price for two days was an eyegouging $790. The only good thing I can say about the Reef Club Resort is the manager was very nice.
We asked for a ground floor unit as we are both over 70 but no, we had to climb 3 flights of stairs to get to our room. No Lift. The bathroom was appalling. Black mould around the bathtub. No plug. Bath badly stained. No separate shower and to climb into the bath is dangerous. No non slip mats. Two bath towels and one hand towel. No slippers. Crockery etc mediocre. Pool area reasonable but cushions very shabby. Car parking was under shadecloth. The entire place needs a makeover. I would certainly not recommend this place - would not even rate it at one star.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Brendan family_with_children au
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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daryl couple au
1
the worst ever I have stayed in the last 25 years
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

very disappointed that booking . com offered such a place at over $300/N it was a tired motel room valued at $150/N max
bed was impossible to get sleep, furniture was broken, minimum kitchen equipment, dirty bath which also acted as a shower which was very unsafe & worst of all the unit was on the 3rd floor there was no lift.
I will not be using your company again for accomodation bookings

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Renee family_with_children au
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tamara couple au
1
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Renee family_with_children au
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Marcus family_with_children au
5
Overall, the location and facilities were excellent, but the poor housekeeping let our stay down.
Pros:

The location was fantastic, with shops just a short walk away, and the warm pool was a real highlight that we enjoyed during our stay.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the room was extremely disappointing. It was the dirtiest room I’ve stayed in. There was dust built up in every corner, and when we pulled out the sofa bed, we were shocked by how dirty it was underneath. It was quite unpleasant and made us question how thoroughly the room had been cleaned before our arrival.

With better attention to housekeeping, this property could be a great place to stay because the location and facilities are excellent.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Muhamed couple au
3
Below expectations
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Badly designed apartment especially with no dining table; we had to eat sitting on the couch with a low table to leave things on. The light for the balcony did not work. Overall, apartment feels small and cramped.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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lisa solo_traveller nz
5
Pros:

Good location
Facilities ok comfy enough for what we needed.

Cons:

Had a room on main road which was very noisy.
Only one roll of toilet paper for 4 people for a week.
No spare towels.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Location and pool

Cons:

Cleanliness and run down

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Damien solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Location and size.

Cons:

Little dated and the bed was super soft, which made two people sleeping in the same bed I comfortable, as you would both end up rolling into the middle.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Steven family_with_children au
1
Absolutely horrible service.
Pros:

Not a single thing.

Cons:

Avoid this place at all costs.

Our family’s holiday began with what can only be described as a complete disaster.

After arriving, we were unable to access the lockbox, and when we eventually obtained the room access information, the door code still would not unlock the room. We spent well over an hour stranded outside the property with three exhausted, hungry and upset children, trying everything we were instructed to do before finally getting someone who apparently was going to attend.

The after-hours manager, Jose, made an already stressful situation even worse. Instead of showing any empathy or taking ownership of the problem, he was rude, dismissive and spoke to us as though we were wasting his time. Not once did we receive an apology for the inconvenience or any genuine concern for our family.

What happened afterwards was even more disappointing. When we sought a refund for the appalling start to our holiday, it was refused. During the dispute process, Booking.com was told that we had been able to access the room without issue. That is not how we experienced the events, and we have evidence of the significant difficulties we encountered before finally gaining access.

We were also told there was parking available at the rear of the property. When we arrived, there were no available on-site spaces, despite parking being advertised as an amenity.

This wasn’t simply a minor inconvenience. It was a stressful, exhausting and completely avoidable experience that left our family standing outside with three young children after a long day of travelling. The lack of customer service, accountability and basic respect was far more disappointing than the accommodation itself.

Jose thinks it’s OK that we waited over an hour to gain access and told Booking.com that there was no issues on his end. Very happy to lie about what happened and pretend to have video evidence, but unable to produce this when requested.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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DayTrip35649226020 Family
2
Avoid this place at all costs.
Pros:

Our family’s holiday began with what can only be described as a complete disaster.

After arriving, we were unable to access the lockbox, and when we eventually obtained the room access information, the door code still would not unlock the room. We spent well over an hour stranded outside the property with three exhausted, hungry and upset children, trying everything we were instructed to do before finally getting someone to say he would attend.

The after-hours manager, Jose, made an already stressful situation even worse. Instead of showing any empathy or taking ownership of the problem, he was rude, dismissive and spoke to us as though we were wasting his time. Not once did we receive an apology for the inconvenience or any genuine concern for our family.

What happened afterwards was even more disappointing. When we sought a refund for the appalling start to our holiday, it was refused. During the dispute process, Booking.com was told that we had been able to access the room without issue. That is not how we experienced the events, and we have evidence of the significant difficulties we encountered before finally gaining access.

We were also told there was parking available at the rear of the property. When we arrived, there were no available on-site spaces, despite parking being advertised as an amenity.

This wasn’t simply a minor inconvenience. It was a stressful, exhausting and completely avoidable experience that left our family standing outside with three young children after a long day of travelling. The lack of customer service, accountability and basic respect was far more disappointing than the accommodation itself.

Jose thought it was acceptable to wait over an hour without access to our paid room. When I contacted him by phone he still thought it was OK that we couldn’t access our room then just hung up on me

There are countless places to stay in Port Douglas that appreciate their guests and understand that holidays are precious. Based on our experience, Reef Club Resort did the exact opposite.

Save yourself the stress, book somewhere else, and don’t risk starting your holiday the way ours did.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Luke family_with_children au
5
Staff and location great, room was not clean
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children au
4
Port Douglas Stay
Pros:

Reasonably close to town and the marina. Beach 100m away. Pool and BBQ facilities ok. Room reasonably quiet.

Cons:

Single bedroom unit requires a full renovation as its very dated and not well kept. We booked 2 rooms, 1 for 2 adults, and a room for 3 adults. The only option was for someone to sleep on a fold out sofa, which is unacceptable as it was uncomfortable for 5 nights. Kitchen amenities below average.
The week prior we stayed in a fully renovated 3x2 unit in Palm Cove (still school holidays) for less than half the price.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children nz
7
Location and facilities were great, but it really needs cleaning better.
Pros:

The location was great. The kids loved the pool.

Cons:

I wasn’t clean. Kids pushed the bed further apart and they were just thick with dust behind the beds. Carpets were stained, kitchen cupboards stunk, the water jug in the fridge was dirty, the lamps had cob webs, blankets were stained and stunk- staff replaced one for me that wasn’t useable. Couch was stained.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Michael couple au
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Easy access to Port Douglas. Great that it had off street parking. Heated pool was awesome. The apartment was comfortable and had everything we needed.

Cons:

Quite a few cobwebs but despite that, the spiders stayed hidden:)

2026-07-10 via Nuitee