Drift Palm Cove, Palm Cove

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
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Drift Palm Cove is a 5-star Palm Cove hotel with an 8.2/10 Booking.com rating, featuring a Grand Pool Complex and a selection of exceptional businesses within the resort. It boasts a range of self-contained accommodations with stunning ocean views and outdoor living spaces.

Rooms & Amenities

Drift Palm Cove offers spacious apartments equipped with stylish timber floors, private balconies, fully-equipped kitchens, in-room laundry facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can enjoy views of the ocean from their balconies, designed for relaxation and privacy.

Dining & Nearby Options

On-site dining options are complemented by a range of nearby restaurants, including Portofino and Nu Nu, both within 0.5 km. For dining experiences, the hotel's restaurants provide various options catering to different tastes.

Leisure & Attractions

Leisure activities include the Grand Pool Complex, and guests can explore popular local attractions like Palm Cove Beach, which is 1 km away. The hotel's area features easy access to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Transportation & Local Services

Drift Palm Cove is situated near bus stops, with Veivers Road at Talpa Close just a 5-minute walk away, facilitating local travel. This Palm Cove hotel also provides easy access to numerous externally run businesses to enhance guests' experiences.

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Drift Palm Cove Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo
2 persons
3015 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Studio
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom Executive Apartment
2 persons
1250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment Ocean View
2 persons
830 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Drift Palm Cove Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Drift Palm Cove Hotel Location

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
Nearby
Spa Centre
The Spa Palm Cove
500 ft
Spa Centre
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
500 ft
Restaurants
Maharaja's Restaurant
300 ft
22 Veivers Rd Shop 5
Nu Nu Restaurant
100 ft
1 Veivers Rd
Vivo Palm Cove
700 ft
49 Williams Esp Imlil
Palm Cove Tavern
600 ft
Veivers Road
Lagoon Bar
500 ft
Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove Triton Street
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
1100 ft
Fl 2 73 Williams Esp Floor 2
Underground Palm Cove
1700 ft
95/97 Williams Esplanade
Chill At Portofino
1700 ft
1-4/41 Williams Esplanade
The Reef House Restaurant
1800 ft
99 Williams Esp
27 Degrees
2100 ft
Shop 1 French Street
El Greco Greek Taverna
2400 ft
U 15 115-117 Williams Esp 115-117 Williams Esplanade
Espresso & Co Cafe Bar
2100 ft
3/115-117 Williams Esplanade
Getting around
City Centre
Palm Cove8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)39 min  ·  15.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop4 min  ·  1000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-17:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
55
Former name
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Drift Palm Cove Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 597 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
80%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.8/10
Location
9.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
8.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 1444 reviews
8.2/10
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