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Drift Palm Cove

Beachfront aparthotel with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Gym

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
NZ$382
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinity Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

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

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  • Ocean view
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  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cairns

Located in Palm Cove, a neighbourhood in Cairns, Drift Palm Cove is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Cairns Esplanade and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Rainforestation Nature Park. Cairns Botanic Gardens and Kuranda Koala Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Trinity Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso&Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Palm Cove Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Drift Palm Cove

Beachfront aparthotel with fitness centre and outdoor pool
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. Each apartment boasts a jetted bath and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a fridge. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Drift Palm Cove offers 65 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking included

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 available for AUD 44.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 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 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 44.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Palm Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Is Drift Palm Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drift Palm Cove?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Palm Cove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drift Palm Cove?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Drift Palm Cove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 30 per person applies.

Where is Drift Palm Cove located?

Located in Palm Cove, this beachfront aparthotel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. Clifton Beach and Wet Tropics of Queensland are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

Drift Palm Cove Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8.6/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 840 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Best pool in Palm Cove, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at Drift Palm Cove, it was perfect and we didn't want to leave. There was nothing we didn't like.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It has an excellent pool and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our apartment was very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Amenities, communication
Pool and facilities were great. However the room was average and needs to be refurbished.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great location great facilities kids loved the pool cannot wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that every thing i required at apartment was there. Close to shops and restaurants; clean . Lovely, informative receptionist.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel was so beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pleasant, pool area is fantastic, staff friendly and helpful, rooms are very roomy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay! Would highly recommend this property to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Amenities
The pool is fantastic, location is beautiful. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Amenities, communication
A great location - some furnishings and parts of the room were worn and could do with a spruce up. Lovely staff. Great restaurants nearby, and Palm Cove is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the pool is phenomenal, you can swim in it all day and always find a patch of shade. Perfectly located in walking distance to everything along the Palm Cove esplanade. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Best of all nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pool and tropical garden was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Happy with the location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheryl Maree

Liked: Amenities
Some trees overhanging the pool seemed dangerous and unkempt. We saw a branch break and hit a women on the shoulder as she was holding her baby with her other arm. It was dangerous and we spoke to management. We have stayed here previously and the pool is lovely but very shaded as the trees are so large and overhang the pool. Therefore it's very cold.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for families. We had a lovely swim in the forest canopy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location but the pool is very cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hands down, the best pool and spa in Palm Cove. Staff were lovely and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We like every thing specially gorgeous surroundings
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a wonderful stay at Drift Palm Cove. Location was perfect. Pool was always clean. Hotel staff were amazing, friendly, helpful. Would definitely go back

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was well appointed and clean. Convenient location in Palm Cove. Unfortunately weather did not allow us to enjoy the pool area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great pool and deck area to relax in, beautiful surround. Building needs an upgrade soon. Great for family with kids, comfortable beds.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023