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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 9.3!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Spa

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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:

  • 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...

Area info

Resort facilities at Drift Palm Cove

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
  • 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 available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Business center
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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • 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

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 65. 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 20 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.

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
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.

FAQs about Drift Palm Cove

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

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness

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

  • Drift Palm Cove is 1,800 feet from the center of Palm Cove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Drift Palm Cove is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Drift Palm Cove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Drift Palm Cove include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • The prices at Drift Palm Cove may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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