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Drift Palm Cove

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Palm Cove Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Condo

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Loft, 1 Bedroom

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 82 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment

  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cairns

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Palm Cove aparthotel, you'll find Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. Wet Tropics of Queensland and Clifton Village Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 12 min walk
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive
  • Clifton Beach - 5 min drive
  • Trinity Beach - 9 min drive
  • Kewarra Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 19 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Drift Palm Cove

4-star beachfront aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach
Drift Palm Cove offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Drift Palm Cove. The aparthotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cairns aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Drift Palm Cove offers 65 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • On site car rental

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 44.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Reception hall

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the entertainment district
  • On the Strip

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 65 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 44.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 10 (one-way), (up to 15 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 44.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Palm Cove Grand Mercure
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Hotel Palm Cove
Mercure Hotel Palm Cove
Mercure Palm Cove
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Apartment
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Imagine Drift Apartment
Imagine Drift

Drift Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 793 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina Mikayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved how the place was everybody was nice and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marica

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Odd layout for access to elevator , long walk down hallway as lift at the end. Unit was nicely refurbished, but could use new mattress. Overall great stay., our second visit to the Drift. Close to good restaurants, pubs and grocery.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Milica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was super close. Pool was a good size!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ildiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic place to relax. Fabulous pool area.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing large pool surrounded by tropical plants, very friendly staff allowing late check out plus letting our luggage in locker room. 50 min or even less from the beach..across little supermarket. Great coffee straight below resort. Peaceful athmosphere. Only thing could have been better is the kitchen was very little equipped for us cooking family dinners but still it was not a biggie. We certainly will be back !!!! Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and facilites. Good room. Hallway outside of room smelt of smoke
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, pool area is fantastic, staff friendly and helpful, rooms are very roomy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Drift was nice, it had very basic supplies and would have been enhanced by provision of a few key extra things (I.e salt and pepper, a few more knives and forks). It was also quite noisy, we could hear the neighbours playing music early and late in the day. It was fine but not the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Position was great with a beautiful setting kept clean. When you asked for something the response was positive and quick. We stayed in a studio apartment so had kitchen facilities that were okay but with no room to organise a meal. That is no bench at all. We had no table and chairs to sit at to have a meal neither in the room or on the balcony. A table would have helped in the organisation of food.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Short stroll to restaurants, beach and express supermarket. Great pool and spa. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to everything and ample parking spaces. Also quiet position as property is away from central palm cove. Staff friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the property has had its day and we had expected more from ratings and advertised pics. Room was run down, bed was falling apart, couch and curtains were sticky and dirty, thick dust behind couch, tv units, coming out of air vents and lamps, carpet not vacuumed (ever?!) and stained. Constant damp smell, and cockroaches found in kitchen and coming out bathroom sinks every night. Common for this to occur in Northern Qld apparently for older properties?! Gardens are pretty, and pool is lovely- shame water was too cold to swim in. Hot tub was good temp and grounds were well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good experience the facilities were excellent the staff were very helpful. I would recommend the property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked 2 bedroom with 2 double beds ( ie) a double bed in each room. On arrival I we had a master bedroom with double bed. The second room looked like a study with 2 single beds in it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious. Lacked nothing. Excellent gym. beautiful setting. Helpful front desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Drift Palm Cove has everything you need in easy walking distance. Size of the pool is great and there is also a decent size heated spa. I stayed in a two-bedroom apartment which was ample in size and had the bonus of direct access to the pool. Would stay at the Drift Palm Cove again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relaxing Tropical Week Stay
Firstly, Palm Cove is lovely with a laid-back island-like feel. Restaurants, bars, spas galore. Drift has a tropical resort feel with beautiful pool-area & friendly, accommodating staff & is in a very convenient location. Staying in a 1 bedroom beach-view apartment, we found it to be very clean & mostly comfy & we enjoyed the sounds of the waves & beach view. The combined bath/shower could certainly do with an update as can the sofa which has little support becoming uncomfortable if sat in for too long. Still, it did have all that we needed & included a relaxing day-bed on the rather large balcony & an extra powder-room with laundry facilities. We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay, clean and well priced for the spot, shame the restaurants out front werent open when we visited due to storm damage. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024