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Reef View Hotel

Hamilton Island , Resort Drive (Show on Map)

8.0

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Reef View Hotel is a highly recommended four-star property with superb services and an excellent location in a tranquil setting with stunning views. The hotel's location is described as perfect with easy access to everything the island has to offer. The breakfast receives mixed reviews, but the majority of guests enjoy the large variety of food and great views. The rooms are spacious and clean with incredible views from the balcony, although some guests express dissatisfaction with outdated and run-down rooms. The hotel's cleanliness receives mixed reviews, but the majority of guests find it reasonable. The staff is friendly and accommodating with many guests praising their excellent service. The pool area is fantastic with great views and facilities for guests to enjoy. The hotel is a perfect paradise location for beach lovers with a beach front location and stunning views of Catseye Beach. The hotel is family-friendly with loads of parking and charging bays for buggies, water equipment and a kids club. The beds are comfortable and relaxing, although some guests express dissatisfaction with uncomfortable beds and noise. Overall, the Reef View Hotel is a top-notch hotel that offers excellent value-for-money with opportunities for upgrades to achieve world-class status. Guests would love to come back as they found the place beautiful and peaceful.
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Room Types

Coral Sea View Room Spacious room with large bathroom and large balcony with beautiful views of the Coral Sea. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).

Reef Family Room (2 Adults + 4 Children) Children under the age of 12 years stay for free when using existing bedding and eat for free when dining with parents in selected restaurants. Please note that the rate is based on 2 adults and up to 4 children under 12 years.

Coral Sea View King Room The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Garden View Room The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Reef Suite This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony with sea views, this suite also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Reef Suite This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony with sea views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Location

If you're looking for a hotel with a perfect location, look no further than Reef View Hotel. The position of this hotel is incredible - with guests describing the location as excellent, perfect and in a great spot. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and stunning views, you won't be disappointed with the beach front location. The hotel is conveniently positioned and guests love the easy access to everything that the island has to offer. Whether you're taking advantage of the free shuttle bus, renting a buggy or going for a walk, you can go everywhere easily. The views from the hotel are amazing and it's no surprise that guests describe the location as being in a fantastic position with the best views of the bay. The blue bus stop is just one step away, making transport even more convenient. The location is also very central with everything within walking distance. There are great views over the water from the hotel and the view from the room is stunning. Overall, this is a nice but expensive place with great access to the beach and an amazing location with stunning views.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Reef View Hotel receives both positive and negative reviews. Some guests describe it as great, amazing and the best they've had at a hotel. The buffet offers a large variety of food and the views are great. However, some guests feel that the extra price for breakfast is too expensive and some have had poor quality buffet food. Some guests suggest paying ahead for breakfast as it has loads of selection. Despite some negative reviews, the communal areas were not always cleaned properly and there were issues with waiting in line, the majority of guests seem to enjoy the breakfast experience. Additionally, some praise the dinner at the pool terrace for being a great experience. Overall, the breakfast at Reef View Hotel seems to offer a large variety of food and great views with some minor issues.

Rooms

Guests of Reef View Hotel rave about the incredible views from their rooms with many describing their balcony as brilliant and beautiful. Furthermore, in many cases, the rooms themselves were described as lovely, spacious and fantastically clean. Certain rooms have been recently renovated and recommended by guests for their great views and modern design. However, some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the outdated and run-down appearance of some rooms with peeling paint, worn carpets and broken tiles. Additionally, in some cases, there were issues with cleanliness, damp smells and outdated bathrooms. Despite these issues, guests consistently praised the hotel's spacious rooms and unforgettable views.

Beds

The Reef View Hotel is a comfortable and relaxing place to stay with plenty of positive comments from guests about the beds. Many guests describe the beds as being very comfortable with some mentioning big and extra-comfy beds. However, there are a few negative comments about the beds needing to be updated and some guests received terrible rooms with uncomfortable beds. There were also a few complaints about noise and some guests found the beds too hard or uncomfortable. Overall, though, most guests were pleased with the beds and found them to be comfortable and spacious with some even describing them as wonderful.

Cleanliness

The Reef View Hotel has received mixed reviews about its cleanliness. While some guests praised the hotel's cleanliness and fresh appearance, others complained about dated bathrooms, mold and grime. Some reviewers were unhappy with the cleaning staff's poor performance and issues like bird droppings on balconies and dead insects in hallways. Though some areas of the hotel were left untidy, guests noted plenty of clean towels and generally decent room cleanliness. Several guests suggested that the bathrooms could use updates and a deep clean. However, the hotel's cleanliness did not deter all guests; some appreciated the family-oriented atmosphere and spacious rooms. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the cleanliness of the Reef View Hotel is reasonable.

Staff

The Reef View Hotel boasts a team of friendly and accommodating staff with many guests praising their excellent service. From the luggage guys who garnered a perfect 10/10 to the cleaning staff who were hailed as excellent, the hotel creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Some reviewers noted a lack of management oversight, particularly among the young staff, while others criticized the robotic behavior of the front desk staff in the evenings. However, the majority of guests found the staff to be exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming, making for an overall pleasant stay at the hotel.

Pool

The Reef View Hotel boasts a fantastic pool area with plenty of facilities for guests to enjoy. Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed on the pool terrace with great views of the Coral Sea from the 16th floor. The pool itself is amazing and just begs to be swum in and there is also a private pool exclusively for hotel guests. Despite some minor issues such as slow service for clearing plates and towels being reserved by other guests, the pool is generally clean and well-suited for families with young children. Loads of towels are available for guests to use when swimming and there is access to all pools as well as the adjacent beach. Though the pool bar could have more options, the view from the pool more than makes up for it. Overall, the pool area at the Reef View Hotel is a great size and offers fantastic views with pleasant staff to assist.

Beach

The Reef View Hotel is a perfect paradise location for beach lovers as it is situated opposite the beach with stunning views of Catseye Beach. The hotel has a beach front location and is only a few minutes' easy walk away and free beach activities and gym are an absolute bonus. The beach is simply outstanding while the views from the hotel are incredible. Though the hotel has no life guards at beaches or pools, it's still a nice but expensive place with great access to the beach and amazing views from the rooms. The hotel is nearby the beach, which is around 7 minutes away at Catseye Beach. However, some guests have had issues with proposal package set-up as the wedding place had poor customer service with zero interest in helping out. Despite that, the location and beach are great, making it a perfect place to stay with everything at arms reach from airport pickup.

Family

Reef View Hotel is an ideal destination for families with young children. The hotel is beautifully designed, clean and spacious with a lot of rooms for families. With loads of parking and charging bays for buggies, families find it really convenient to stay at the resort. Furthermore, the hotel offers water equipment which is an exciting part of the stay as it includes water sports inclusion. Kids club is also available, where kids can have fun and participate in various activities. One of the best things about the hotel is that kids eat free in some of the restaurants, making family meals more affordable. Although, some guests expressed a need for a wider variety of meal choices. The hotel is very family and children-friendly with lots to do for everyone. Moreover, Reef View Hotel attracts families with small children and is an excellent choice for a relaxing family holiday. However, some guests expressed their disappointment that the hotel has no lifeguards at beaches or pools which is not safe for swimming, especially with children. Despite that, Reef View Hotel is a great family-friendly hotel that is well-suited for families with young children.

4 Star

The Reef View Hotel, a four-star property, is highly recommended for its superb services and excellent location in a tranquil setting with stunning views. The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms with a lovely ambiance. Although some guests have suggested that the breakfast selection could be better, this did little to detract from their overall enjoyable experience. Visitors appreciate the hotel's prime location and excellent value-for-money, despite some thinking it's a tad pricier than expected. There are opportunities for upgrades, though, mentions have been made that with some minor improvements, the hotel can achieve world-class status. Guests who have frequented the accommodations before agree that the Reef View Hotel is top-notch compared to others they have stayed in the past. Visitors would love to come back as they found the place beautiful and peaceful.

Yes, Reef View Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Infinity Pool, Heated Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Reef View Hotel.

No, Reef View Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Reef View Hotel.

Yes, Reef View Hotel has a gym.

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