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Drift Palm Cove

4.0 star property

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Clifton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Trinity Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪29 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 | Living area

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

With a stay at Drift Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Trinity Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

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

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 44 per day

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

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

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 floors
  • 65 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Reception hall

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 44.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Drift Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 803 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

8/10 Good

Logan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It has an excellent pool and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our apartment was very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Relaxing!

I love this place and I've always wanted to stay here. The pool area is just beautiful with a hot spa and a cool pool! Very invigorating! Beautiful at night! Our room was spacious and had everything we need, but just a bit noisy above, and next door! Next visit I would request an upstairs room with no one above me! But, some people are not bothered by this!. Some things need a bit of TLC, mostly due to the fact that they are privately owned units! Nice and spacious, and in a very convenient position for restaurants bars and ice creams etc! Staff were very friendly on the front desk! I wish this business all the best for the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
Pool and facilities were great. However the room was average and needs to be refurbished.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Manjula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated property. Need new TVs and modern amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Proseprine

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located near everything Great staff, comfy with lifts
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite location right across the beach, beautiful surroundings ,we liked the BBQ facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Philomena, Yass

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in poor condition. Worn furniture, very tired looking. Place around property looks rundown. Very disappointed
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The 2-bed apartment was spacious for our family of 3 adults for a week in Palm Cove. Staff were friendly and helpful. A local supermarket is just across the road. It's only a few mins walk to the centre of the main street and the beach. After checking in on the first day, we noticed that the washing machine was broken. We were moved to another apartment of the same size. Then the wifi wasn't working in the 2nd apartment. We were given the password to connect to the wifi of the apartment directly below us. The corner of the TV in the main bedroom was damaged. The resolution was impacted. Overall, the place was a little tired. Apart from all that, it's still not a bad place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nileshni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment, well kept. Pool is good and big. Lots of pool accessories available. Spa and BBQ facilities. Accessibility is easy, convenient close to a coffee shop, restaurants, while other cafes, shops are walking distance. The business centre and gym were reasonably equipped. Room 2410 was okay. Lounge sofa was bit small. Room itself is small. Would have been good if basics like salt and oil were provided. Most apartments have a pantry with basic stuff. Some furniture looked like self built which didn’t suit the pl. the open carpark space is spots are small. The corridors outside level 4 didn’t have aircon, while other levels did. One of the reception staff wasn’t pleasant to deal with, however overall experience was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with big pool, rooms spacious stayed in studio
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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