Situated in the beautiful beach side village of Palm Cove, these luxuriously appointed apartments offer comfortable accommodation with many overlooking the Coral Sea. The resort offers a stunning lagoon-style pool, manicured tropical gardens, a poolside BBQ area and a fitness centre. 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 boasts a relaxing walk in shower. All apartments above ground floor are accessible via elevator.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Palm Cove, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Spa and wellness centre

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nathan
    Australia Australia
    The general aesthetics of the place is great.. the pool is nice and big with plenty of loungers.. the spa was nice and big just a shame it didn't work.. the staff where pleasant and helpful when needed
  • Janene
    Australia Australia
    The pool is great, even when busy it was never crowded. Location is fantastic, an easy walk to everything as well as literally next door to the Palm Cove Tavern
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    The pool was fabulous - huge in fact, plus the location of the property was easy to get too and walking distance to everything. The two bedroom apartment was spacious. The staff were very friendly.

Property surroundings

Resort facilities of Drift Palm Cove

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Business centre
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Drift Palm Cove takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 52. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Drift Palm Cove accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Drift Palm Cove

  • Yes, Drift Palm Cove is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Drift Palm Cove include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Drift Palm Cove is 600 yards from the centre of Palm Cove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Drift Palm Cove is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Drift Palm Cove may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Drift Palm Cove on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Drift Palm Cove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Drift Palm Cove offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.