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Drift Palm Cove


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Airport shuttle

  • Swimming pool

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Business Center

  • Tour Desk

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Property description

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
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What guests think

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At Drift Palm Cove, travellers consistently praise the huge tropical pool, beachside location, and generally friendly staff, while feedback about the apartments is mixed, with some spacious and well equipped but many described as dated or variable in quality.

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Facilities

Great

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Friendly

Location

Beachfront

Dining

Limited

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6

Angela

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7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The apartment was great (location, etc.) but the furniture was all pretty beat up and really needed replaced. There was also construction going on around the pool the entire stay, which was rather inconvenient. Staff were helpful but sparse.
The apartment was great (location, etc.) but the furniture was all pretty beat up and really needed replaced. There was also construction going on around the pool the entire stay, which was rather inconvenient. Staff were helpful but sparse.

6

Giampiero

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26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Hardly ever write reviews but compelled to do so on this occasion. Photos show laminate floor boards, ceiling spot lights and indoor plants - it looked really nice and drew us in. The reality was different. Our 2-bedroom apartment was very, very tired and worn out and in desperate need of updating. All furniture was extremely worn out and needs to be updated. Beige tiled bathrooms, beige/off-white tiles in open plan living/kitchen/dining space, very worn out beige carpets in bedrooms, nil support in dining chairs; you sink into them. The lounge/sofa in living area also needs updating; worn out, stains, nil support. Nil indoor plants. Provide insect/mosquito repellent coils to use in balcony. The iron in the room had a frayed cord with wires visible. We thought it was unsafe to use and took to reception. The brought a different iron (with cap for the water compartment for steam missing) but at least it was safe to use. There is +++ black mould in the rubber seal of the front-loader washing machine and in the detergent dispensing drawer - this can be prevented by good hygiene practices, irrespective of the location being far north QLD, since there was no mould/mildew anywhere else in the apartment. The reception staff were always extremely attentive and helpful!
Hardly ever write reviews but compelled to do so on this occasion. Photos show laminate floor boards, ceiling spot lights and indoor plants - it looked really nice and drew us in. The reality was different. Our 2-bedroom apartment was very, very tired and worn out and in desperate need of updating. All furniture was extremely worn out and needs to be updated. Beige tiled bathrooms, beige/off-white tiles in open plan living/kitchen/dining space, very worn out beige carpets in bedrooms, nil support in dining chairs; you sink into them. The lounge/sofa in living area also needs updating; worn out, stains, nil support. Nil indoor plants. Provide insect/mosquito repellent coils to use in balcony. The iron in the room had a frayed cord with wires visible. We thought it was unsafe to use and took to reception. The brought a different iron (with cap for the water compartment for steam missing) but at least it was safe to use. There is +++ black mould in the rubber seal of the front-loader washing machine and in the detergent dispensing drawer - this can be prevented by good hygiene practices, irrespective of the location being far north QLD, since there was no mould/mildew anywhere else in the apartment. The reception staff were always extremely attentive and helpful!

10

Semra

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19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 10 nights

The girls at reception were extremely helpful, friendly and professional.
The girls at reception were extremely helpful, friendly and professional.

8

Kate Myra

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18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice studio apartment overlooking garden. Kitchen well supplied. Comfy bed.
Nice studio apartment overlooking garden. Kitchen well supplied. Comfy bed.

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Julie

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11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room wasnt inviting. Large unit. Needed a good clean. Maybe a electric frying pan. Air cons didn't work to well and the mosquito's were horrible. The staff were nice.
Room wasnt inviting. Large unit. Needed a good clean. Maybe a electric frying pan. Air cons didn't work to well and the mosquito's were horrible. The staff were nice.

Cnr Vievers Rd & Williams Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Location

With a stay at Drift Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be steps from Palm Cove Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Vie Spa Palm Cove. This beach aparthotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Palm Cove Beach(0.1 Miles)

Vie Spa Palm Cove(0.3 Miles)

Wet Tropics of Queensland(1.2 Miles)

Clifton Village Shopping Centre(1.3 Miles)

Macalister Range National Park(1.3 Miles)

Clifton Beach(1.8 Miles)

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Property policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 17:00

Before 10:00


Security deposit

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.


Pets are not allowed at the property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.


Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.


A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of AUD 30 per person (one-way) and AUD 10 per child (one-way, up to 15 years old). Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.


The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

The hotel is located steps from Palm Cove Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Vie Spa Palm Cove. It is approximately 14.3 miles (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.


Yes, the property features an outdoor pool that is operational from 7 AM to 9 PM. There is also a hot tub available for guests.


Children are welcome at the property. One child up to the age of 12 can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.


Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night, and rollaway beds can be requested for AUD 44 per day. Advance request or confirmation is required for these options.


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