10/10 Exceptional
Room was spotless and staff was amazing.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 8-night trip
Aparthotel
Drift Palm Cove
Luxury beachfront aparthotel in Cairns with outdoor pool
Perched in Palm Cove, Drift Palm Cove offers a luxurious retreat with a spa tub for relaxation and an outdoor pool for play. Guests can unwind on the sun loungers or explore nearby attractions via car rentals on site. With free in-room WiFi, helpful staff have left guests raving about this aparthotel's perfect blend of comfort and location.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Airport transfer
- Gym
- Laundry facilities
- Kitchen
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
- 65 smoke-free apartments
- Weekly housekeeping
- On the beach
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Beach towels
- Children's pool
- Hot tub
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- Garden
- Car hire on-site
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Children's pool
- Kitchen
- Separate bath and shower
- Television
- Garden
£187
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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Studio, 1 Queen Bed
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Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
- 38 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Loft, 1 Bedroom
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 77 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 77 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 82 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 116 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 116 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
- 11 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Queen Beds
Apartment
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
- 116 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
- 3 bedrooms
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 9
- 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Sleeps 2
Three Bedroom Ocean View Condo
- Sleeps 6
Studio Apartment
- Sleeps 2
One Bedroom Ocean Apartment
- Sleeps 2
One Bedroom Loft Apartment
- Sleeps 2
Two Bedroom Family Apartment
- Sleeps 4
Two Bedroom Executive Apartment
- Sleeps 4
Two Bedroom Executive Ocean Apartment
- Sleeps 4
Three Bedroom Family Apartment
- Sleeps 6
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About the area
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
About this property
Drift Palm Cove
Situated by the ocean, Drift Palm Cove is a great choice for a stay in Cairns. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A fitness centre and a children's pool are other highlights, and apartments feature Jetted bath and kitchens. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.
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Drift Palm Cove Reviews
Very good
8.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The pool area was stunning, massive, and well-maintained, with a hot tub and plenty of space for everyone. (38 reviews)
- The property's beachfront location was highly praised for its proximity to the beach and scenic views. (12 reviews)
- The spa and hot tub were a highlight, offering a relaxing and invigorating experience. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomLocationService staffRestaurantBedroomsApartmentBeachBedLobbyCouch6/10 Good
The room bland, furniture sub standard for a large resort &!a weird floorplan. Pool was great. Staff were friendly
helen
helen, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property and comfy beds . Loved that I did a load of washing too . Lived the jacuzzi pool and serenity
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Best pool in Palm Cove, lovely staff
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great quite location right across the beach, beautiful surroundings ,we liked the BBQ facilities
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Centrally located near everything
Great staff, comfy with lifts
Ian
Ian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It has an excellent pool and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our apartment was very clean and well equipped.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Pool and facilities were great. However the room was average and needs to be refurbished.
Timothy
Timothy, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
I loved that every thing i required at apartment was there. Close to shops and restaurants; clean .
Lovely, informative receptionist.
Ann
Ann, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
great location great facilities kids loved the pool
cannot wait to go back
Chris
Chris, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel with big pool, rooms spacious stayed in studio
David
David, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very pleasant, pool area is fantastic, staff friendly and helpful, rooms are very roomy
Rob
Rob, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The appointment was well presented, very friendly staff and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Sisira
Sisira, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic place to relax. Fabulous pool area.
Heather
Heather, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent property. Great location.
David Michael
David Michael, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Kerri
Kerri, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
All good, great location.
Brenton
Brenton, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beach was super close. Pool was a good size!
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Perfect location. Short stroll to restaurants, beach and express supermarket. Great pool and spa. Will definitely be back.
Mary Louise
Mary Louise, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The pool is fantastic, location is beautiful. Staff were lovely.
Hayley
Hayley, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice but getting tired
Drift is an affordable apartment block but definitely showing signs of ageing.
We stayed in a 2 bed executive apartment which was great for young kids. Just a long walk to the pool. Would recommend but lower your expectations a little. $10 per night cot fee too
Logan
Logan, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Outdated property. Need new TVs and modern amenities
Manjula
Manjula, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Bec
Bec, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff are very nice. Room was a good size. This location is close to all the good restaurants.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
We had a fantastic stay at Drift Palm Cove. Although the room was tired and needs a freshen up, we loved the location and the staff were excellent.
Nicole
Nicole, 11-night trip
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