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Located in the beautiful beach side village of Palm Cove, these luxuriously appointed apartments offer comfortable accommodations with many overlooking the Coral Sea. The resort offers a stunning lagoon-style pool, manicured tropical gardens, a poolside BBQ area and a fitness center. Free WiFi access is available in each apartment. Drift Palm Cove is a 2-minute walk from a range of shopping and dining options in Palm Cove. The location allows you to quickly access Daintree Rainforest using the Skyrail. Cairns is just 40 minutes away by bus, which stops right outside the hotel. Each of the apartments is elegantly designed and features climate controlled air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Your modern, private bathroom features a relaxing walk in shower. All apartments above ground floor are accessible via elevator.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Palm Cove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Spa

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Courtney
    Australia Australia
    Love the location to the main street, we were able to walk everywhere. The pool was also great, the perfect temperature for our 1 year old.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Neat, tidy, apartment right at the end of the Palm Cove strip. Our kids loved the big open swimming pool nestled amongst the tall trees. It was in the shade for most of the afternoon. Great location across the road from Nunu and walking distance...
  • Brendan
    Australia Australia
    Lagoon pool was great, spa was nice and hot. Great location, close to beach and shops/restaurants. Easy drive into Cairns.
  • Tia
    Australia Australia
    The staff were amazing! Very helpful and always available. Location was perfect and the pool area and spa were Devine!
  • Melinda
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely brilliant accommodation, perfect for my mother and I for our week in Palm Cove. Two queen beds, two full bathrooms, a washer and dryer - even a second TV in one bedroom area. A big balcony with comfortable chairs, overlooking the...
  • Cosgroveau
    Australia Australia
    The location is one end of palm cove, so central still but not too close that you hear it all. Own parking spot, access to rooms and all areas via secure keycard. The area was quiet and peaceful, apartment had everything we needed, aircon, fans,...
  • Abhilash
    Australia Australia
    Location was excellent, Pool was outstanding. Room was decent
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    The apartment was roomy and had a pool view. Sound proof balcony door was good. Very clean and staff very nice and friendly.
  • Charles
    Canada Canada
    The pool was very nice, large and surrounded by tall trees and gardens. The staff was friendly and courteous. The location was perfect, right across from the beach near shops and restaurants. The kitchen had all the standard equipment. It...
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    The swimming pool is fantastic, it's just a shame they have so few loungers around it. Very comfortable beds and quick and easy check in

Area info

Resort facilities at Drift Palm Cove
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Strollers
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Laundry
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Drift Palm Cove takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $62. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 45 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% surcharge when you pay with a credit card at the hotel’s reception desk.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Drift Palm Cove of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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