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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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Angela
7 Feb 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Giampiero
26 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Semra
19 Jan 2026
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Stayed 10 nights
Kate Myra
18 Jan 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Julie
11 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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)
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 17:00
Before 10:00
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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