Drift Palm Cove Hotel, Palm Cove ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879

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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

Three-Bedroom Suite Apartment

Max:

2 persons

280 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Studio

Max:

2 persons

38 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Heating

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Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

116 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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City Center

Palm Cove2000 ft

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 15.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Awesome Pool Experience

“The swimming pool was magnificent, perfect for lap swimming! I truly enjoyed my daily workouts there, and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxing.” view full review

Very nice Balcony

“The balcony was a highlight of the apartment, offering a good space with an eating area and a cozy couch, where I enjoyed the amazing views.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchenette

“I was impressed with the kitchenette, which had all the necessary utensils and amenities, allowing me to prepare meals conveniently during my stay.” view full review

General

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

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

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 center

Children

Cribs
Baby stroller
Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness center
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

Location

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879

Map view

Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, Australia, 4879

City landmarks

LOT 253 Williams Esplanade

Palm Cove jetty

4200 ft

Beach

Palm Cove Beach

4200 ft

139 Williams Esplanade Shop 3

Village Gallery

2700 ft

Zoo

Cairns Tropical Zoo

2800 ft

Zoo

Cairns Night Zoo

1.0 mi

Palm Cove

4200 ft

Parks

Silver Crescent Park

1.0 mi

153 Arlington Esplanade

Deadmans Gully Park

1.3 mi

Ellis Beach

1.8 mi

Double Island

1.8 mi

Captain Cook Hwy

Macalister Range National Park

2.2 mi

Kewarra Beach QLD 4879

Crocodile Park Reserve Cairns

2.4 mi

Kuranda QLD 4881

Kuranda State Forest

2.8 mi

Nearby

Spa Center

The Spa Palm Cove

500 ft

Spa Center

Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

500 ft

Restaurants

Maharaja's Restaurant

300 ft

22 Veivers Rd Shop 5

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

27 Degrees

2100 ft

Shop 1 French Street

Il Forno Restaurant

2200 ft

7/111-117 Williams Esplanade,

El Greco Greek Taverna

2400 ft

U 15 115-117 Williams Esp 115-117 Williams Esplanade

CVue Cafe

2400 ft

139 Williams Esp

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

quiet

comfortable

limited cutlery

hygiene issue

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

7.3

Location

9.0

Service

7.3

Dining

6.8

Stuart

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.0/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel. The rooms were great for self-catering, clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The service was exceptional, and the location was exceptional with a large pool and impressive amenities. The dining experience was convenient with nearby options. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Rooms

9.0

The room had everything we needed for self-catering, was quiet, clean, and very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly, helpful, and provided exceptional service.

Location

10.0

The location was exceptional with a large pool surrounded by trees, perfect for relaxation. Close to Port Douglas with lovely restaurants nearby.

Dining

8.0

Dining options were convenient, including a nearby cafe for breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had great facilities such as a pool area and spa bath.

quiet

limited cutlery

Anthony

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a mix of comfort and inconvenience. The room was overall cozy and well-equipped, but there were some issues throughout the entire space that made it not quite like a typical bedroom. However, the friendly service and excellent location made up for these shortcomings.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very comfortable and well-equipped, with a few inconveniences detracting from the overall experience.

Service

7.0

The service was pleasant overall, particularly with the maintenance team and Michelle at the front reception. However, there were instances of interactions with permanent residents that weren't ideal. The staff checked in with guests, but seemed less interested in feedback on cleanliness.

Location

9.0

The location couldn't have been better for Palm Cove, with a variety of dining options and retail stores nearby. The huge pool and convenient amenities in the 1-bedroom loft apartment were great highlights.

Dining

7.0

Dining options were convenient, with nearby places for breakfast and dinner, but the experience was a bit disappointing in some aspects.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay, offering a nice mix of conveniences for guests.

Edward

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel offers tired decor in the rooms, with a dated bathroom and stained carpet. The pool view from the balcony might require some leaning over while maintaining privacy. The staff was friendly and helpful. Location is fantastic, right across the beach with a tranquil setting.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had dated decor and were not in the best condition. The sofa was stained and yellowed.

Service

9.0

The staff were excellent, friendly, and did their best to assist, including bug spraying every corner of the room. Unfortunately, they couldn't accommodate room changes during the peak season.

Location

8.0

The hotel boasts a fantastic location just across the beach with a beautiful tree canopy for a tranquil atmosphere. The bathroom light setup was inconvenient.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was at a cafe next door where a voucher was exchanged for a cooked breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides grocery shopping service, laundry, and shuttle services.

Ruth

United States of America, September 2023

6.4/10

I was delighted with the incredible location of the hotel, right next to the beach and surrounded by numerous restaurants. The rooms, while spacious and featuring convenient amenities like a washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher, left something to be desired in terms of cleanliness and maintenance compared to the photos shown.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms felt like a glass box, spacious, and the bed was comfortable. However, they could have done with a thorough clean. The old stained carpet, worn curtains, and dated furniture didn't quite match the expectations set by the photos.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking, with staff being defensive and disinterested, almost aggressive when handling issues. They seemed to be doing the bare minimum in terms of customer care, which led to some last-minute inconveniences like needing to organize a taxi myself.

Location

9.0

The location couldn't have been better! Right by the beach with a plethora of restaurants around, it felt like a wonderland with trees all around. A great spot for kids to play while adults enjoyed a relaxing time before dinner.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were a bit limited, with breakfast either made in the room or a cafe next door where you could redeem a voucher for a free cooked breakfast. It would have been nice to have more variety.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, offering basic amenities like a pool and convenient services such as laundry. However, given the overall experience, I expected a bit more for the value.