Reef Palms Motel

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8.2
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From 830 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.6

Location

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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zhaodi
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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I originally book two nights at this motel: the night when we arrived and second night after visiting the great barrier reef. The first night we arrived around midnight. It felt wet and humid as soon as we walked in. We found out there was NO AC in the room if people leave the room. Think about how humid in the higher 20's in Carins! No surprise we found mold in the fridge, on the window, etc. The room smelt so moody that my younger daughter who has sensitive airway was unable to breath. We all needed to wear N95 masks to sleep through the night because we had no choice. The second day we had to spend over $300 for another hotel to spend the night--of course last minute and same day booking is always expensive. But I would rather spend this money rather than spending another night in this filthy hotel. Besides my younger daughter was coughing the second day. Nobody should sleep in that hotel filled with mold. When I told the owner about the mold issue, he shrugged his shoulder and did not feel serious about it. He told us it was normal to have mold in Carnes which was humid. I told him that in the US, his hotel would be shut down if there is mold because of public health concern. He told me it was Australia. There was no such as thing as mold remediation. Do not live in this filthy place. It is full of mold ! See my pic of the mold in the fridge!
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Madeleine
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Towels! I had no bath towels. No tea towel or hand towel was provided for the second week. Had to afk repeatedly for bath towel. No assistance bringing baggage up the three flights of stairs. Laundry room and machines were dirty. Chewing gum on seats in common areas.
Madeleine
6.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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I was expecting my room to be cleaned and fresh linen provided. I’ve been here seven days, put out the “please tidy my room” .. but nothing.
Michael
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Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Friendly staff. Place is dated but has a nice pool.
Craig
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Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Poor standard for the price.
Julie
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Nice staff by shabby motel
Agnes
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Ideal for us. Comfortable and clean
Michael
6.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Convenient location.
Tiajuana
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Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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Tv was broken
Tom
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Convenient location close to airport. Unfortunately just a one night booking so unable to access tourism services which appear to be a specialty of this property. Sadly another motel that hadn’t bothered to provide any milk in room
Megan
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Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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Basic older motel near airport.
Maria
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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I went in and got attacked by mosquitoes., the air-conditioning didnt work and I couldnt find anyone at reception, I had to go look for a coffee cup as there was only 1 in the room which was for 2 people. We had the fans up high due to the airconditioner not working and they made rather loud noises. It was very rundown sorry i would only rate it a 2 star and the price is way to high for a 2 star.
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Matthew
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

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Motel has everything you need , clean and staff friendly and helpful
Paul
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

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The facility is aging with smelly carpeting that desperately need replacing. Furniture is spartan. Kitchen is minimally equipped. The key to the room turns on the electricity so when you leave for the day, room can heat up to inhospitable levels. Shower is good sized with adequate water pressure. Bed only has a thin sheet instead of a comforter or duvet. View from balcony was of a side alleyway with rubbish.
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Gladys
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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It was okay and beautiful
Altaf
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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Nice spacious room
Bruce
10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

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I really liked our room, for us, father and son, it was perfect. Two queen beds placed in different areas of a large room, the room has a kitchenette and the shower in the bathroom is big with plenty of hot water. Next time in Cairns, and there will be a next time, I'll stay here.
Abhinav
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

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“It’s a 3 Star Motel not a Hotel - Dirty Bedding… Deal with it!” I had an unhappy experience at this motel. The room was dirty and absolutely not worth the overpriced rate. From the moment I arrived, the reception staff were rude and unprofessional. When I tried to address my concerns, they cut me off mid-sentence and started talking on the phone, completely ignoring me. The bedding in the room was filthy, and when I complained about it, I was shocked by their response. They casually told me, “Don’t use that bed; guests only use it to put their luggage.” That’s completely unacceptable. Why would there be a dirty, unusable bed in the room I paid for? I got told we paid for a smaller room so dirty or not he was doing me a favour! To make matters worse, instead of taking accountability, they dishonestly tried to blame me for the situation. It was clear they had no interest in resolving the issue or providing even basic customer service. When trying to discuss my issue I had to tell the owner to “please stop interrupting me” as I was being shouted over Furthermore, I happily went down to reception and kindly asked for a new pot as the one I had was rotted and I got told it wasn’t rot and it was simply used and that it was a motel not a hotel deal with it - eventually got a new pot but with no ease Advised to avoid this motel, the lack of cleanliness, poor service, and dismissive attitude from the staff made it one of the most disappointing stays I’ve ever had
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lynece
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

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We were taken care of when we thought we were stuck.
Jamie
2.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

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Whole room was filthy. Aircon was full of mould. Under bed was filthy a health risk bed and pillows stunk of b.o
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