Sebel Reef House

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• 4½ Star Quality Rating

Distinctly different to other hotels, The Sebel Reef House & Spa is a luxurious boutique resort with a sophisticated yet easy-going atmosphere.

With only 69 rooms The Sebel Reef House & Spa maintains the relaxed feel of small, sophisticated hotel. But you will feel perfectly at home with all the luxuries of an international five star resort.

The Sebel Reef House & Spa, where personal service and attention to detail takes on a new meaning. Where relaxation and romance go hand in hand.

History Sebel Reef House & Spa is a unique and stunning getaway. It is one of the few boutique resorts that can boast a history and a character molded from a remarkable background.

The original Reef House was built in 1958 by a Cairns bookmaker and used as a family home. According to an article in a 1972 issue of The Bulletin, a swimming pool proprietor was allegedly heavily indebted to the bookmaker, but managed to repay his debt by offering to build 'the best swimming pool in North Queensland'. He kept his word.

Guests helped themselves to drinks from the bar, and in the true tradition of an officer's mess, signed chits on an honesty system. This still prevails today in The Sebel Reef House & Spa Brigadier's Bar. Also continuing a tradition, each evening candles are lit throughout the resort denoting Twilight Hour, an opportunity to meet with other world traveller's over a complimentary glass of Brigadier's Punch.

At present, the tradition of The Sebel Reef House & Spa continues. General Manager, Michael Sheridan, takes pride in meeting as many guests as possible when they arrive and also joining others for evening drinks. "It's all part of our boutique experience," he says.

The Sebel Reef House & Spa for the casual elegance and colonial charm. Once you're here you'll never want to leave.