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Drift Palm Cove

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers
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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included

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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    6 min walk
  • Chill Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Freshwater Station
    21 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 82 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment

  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairns

With a stay at Drift Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.
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What's nearby

  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 6 min walk
  • Palm Cove Beach - 12 min walk
  • Clifton Beach - 5 min drive
  • Trinity Beach - 9 min drive
  • Kewarra Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 19 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Drift Palm Cove

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Drift Palm Cove offers 65 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Sunloungers
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • On-site car hire

Family friendly

  • Cots (infant beds): AUD 10 per night
  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Alarm clock

Bathrooms

  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Reception hall
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the entertainment district
  • On the Strip

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 65 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (one-way), (up to 15 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Imagine Drift Palm Cove Apartment
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Palm Cove Grand Mercure
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Hotel Palm Cove
Mercure Hotel Palm Cove
Mercure Palm Cove
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Apartment
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade
Imagine Drift Apartment
Imagine Drift

Drift Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 784 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 784 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Position was great with a beautiful setting kept clean. When you asked for something the response was positive and quick. We stayed in a studio apartment so had kitchen facilities that were okay but with no room to organise a meal. That is no bench at all. We had no table and chairs to sit at to have a meal neither in the room or on the balcony. A table would have helped in the organisation of food.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Short stroll to restaurants, beach and express supermarket. Great pool and spa. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to everything and ample parking spaces. Also quiet position as property is away from central palm cove. Staff friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the property has had its day and we had expected more from ratings and advertised pics. Room was run down, bed was falling apart, couch and curtains were sticky and dirty, thick dust behind couch, tv units, coming out of air vents and lamps, carpet not vacuumed (ever?!) and stained. Constant damp smell, and cockroaches found in kitchen and coming out bathroom sinks every night. Common for this to occur in Northern Qld apparently for older properties?! Gardens are pretty, and pool is lovely- shame water was too cold to swim in. Hot tub was good temp and grounds were well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good experience the facilities were excellent the staff were very helpful. I would recommend the property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked 2 bedroom with 2 double beds ( ie) a double bed in each room. On arrival I we had a master bedroom with double bed. The second room looked like a study with 2 single beds in it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious. Lacked nothing. Excellent gym. beautiful setting. Helpful front desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Drift Palm Cove has everything you need in easy walking distance. Size of the pool is great and there is also a decent size heated spa. I stayed in a two-bedroom apartment which was ample in size and had the bonus of direct access to the pool. Would stay at the Drift Palm Cove again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relaxing Tropical Week Stay
Firstly, Palm Cove is lovely with a laid-back island-like feel. Restaurants, bars, spas galore. Drift has a tropical resort feel with beautiful pool-area & friendly, accommodating staff & is in a very convenient location. Staying in a 1 bedroom beach-view apartment, we found it to be very clean & mostly comfy & we enjoyed the sounds of the waves & beach view. The combined bath/shower could certainly do with an update as can the sofa which has little support becoming uncomfortable if sat in for too long. Still, it did have all that we needed & included a relaxing day-bed on the rather large balcony & an extra powder-room with laundry facilities. We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay, clean and well priced for the spot, shame the restaurants out front werent open when we visited due to storm damage. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice. Room was a good size. This location is close to all the good restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First room we got was very tied and run down not what was advertised, big thank you to the staff that relocated us to much better room., which we were very happy with. Would be great to see some sort of room grading on the adds, as it always very disappointing to walk into a room not up to what’s been advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to everything necessary. Room was in need of an update but clean and tidy. Great value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It has adequate kitchen and laundry facilities. If you like a cooked breakfast and/or lunch then this is more than fine. Dinner?, well let me put it this way, simple meals are best. Anything Gourmet go out for dinner there are many very good restaurants in Palm Cove for you to savour. A large balcony gives glorious 180deg. views of the Coral Sea. Great Pool and Spa to luxuriate in. Everything considered The Drift has everything one would want for a very relaxing and sun-filled FNQ holiday and is a great place to call home for the duration. I recommend this apartment to everyone
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but the pool is very cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb. Loved the pool area and hot tub. We had a ground floor room, which was great for easy access in and out of pool zone. Our apartment was a generous size and had everything we needed for a super comfortable stay. Reception were extremely helpful with our late-evening check-in, and very accommodating on our last day as we had a late flight out. We were invited to use the pool and shower facilities, and we were provided with towels for the day. Really, couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was filthy. Dirt, dust and dead insects all through the room. Furniture was unclean and far beyond serviceable. Stains all over the curtains. Had booked for a week but left on day two because it was so unsafe for a children. Got a refund, but was extremely disappointed .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, across the road from the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants. Pool was really big. On site staff were really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cheap and Cheerful Stay
Nice option for Palm Cove, relatively tired facilities but generally represented good value for money. Best to note that this is more of family venue, so lots of kids about. Impossible to avoid the kids and noise in the pool area. Nice friendly staff, although limited in their availability and the services available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sisira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The appointment was well presented, very friendly staff and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024