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Drift Palm Cove
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Drift Palm Cove, Palm Cove

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About the Hotel

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
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8.1
8.2
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3.4
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“The hotel is perfectly situated right next to the beach and surrounded by fantastic restaurants.”view full review

Drift Palm Cove, a 4-star Palm Cove hotel rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, features spacious apartments with ocean views, a large swimming pool, and direct access to the beach. The resort also includes a fitness center, spa services, and complimentary WiFi.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Drift Palm Cove include 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments featuring stylish timber floors, full kitchens, and private balconies. Each unit comes with a flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, and laundry facilities, catering to singles, couples, and families.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include nearby restaurants such as Portofino, Chill Cafe, and Nu Nu, all within 0.3 miles. The hotel also provides a barbecue area for guests who prefer to cook meals outdoors.

Leisure & Attractions

Guests can enjoy leisure activities at the large swimming pool or take a short walk to the beach. The property offers easy access to attractions like Palm Cove jetty and Cairns Night Zoo, both within 1 miles.

Transportation & Location

Drift Palm Cove features convenient bus transportation options along Veivers Road and Williams Esplanade. The resort is located 18.5 miles from Cairns, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

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The 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
3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo
2 persons
3015 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Studio
Studio
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Two-Bedroom Executive Apartment
Two-Bedroom Executive Apartment
2 persons
1250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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One-Bedroom Apartment Ocean View
One-Bedroom Apartment Ocean View
2 persons
830 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Comfortable Retreat
“The apartment was wonderfully equipped with a large fridge and air conditioning which made our longer stay extremely comfortable.” view full review
Relaxing Pool Time
“The pool was simply fabulous! Its size was perfect for swimming laps, allowing me to enjoy a solid workout while relaxing in a beautiful setting.” view full review
Well-Maintained Grounds
“The resort grounds were beautifully landscaped and very well-kept, which enhanced the overall peaceful atmosphere during our stay.” view full review
Perfect for Longer Stays
“Having a fully equipped kitchen was a major plus, it allowed us to prepare meals and enjoy a cozy dinner at our convenience.” view full review

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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Location

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
Map view
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879
City landmarks
Landmark
Palm Cove jetty
4200 ft
Beach
Palm Cove Beach
4200 ft
Landmark
Village Gallery
2700 ft
Zoo
Cairns Tropical Zoo
2800 ft
Zoo
Cairns Night Zoo
1.0 mi
Landmark
Palm Cove
4200 ft
Park
Silver Crescent Park
1.0 mi
Landmark
Deadmans Gully Park
1.3 mi
Landmark
Ellis Beach
1.8 mi
Landmark
Double Island
1.8 mi
Landmark
Macalister Range National Park
2.2 mi
Landmark
Crocodile Park Reserve Cairns
2.4 mi
Landmark
Kuranda State Forest
2.8 mi
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:
56
Former name
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade

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