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Drift Palm Cove

4.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €194
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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Balcony or patio
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
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  • 11 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Separate dining area
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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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  • 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

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

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Loft, 1 Bedroom

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

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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  • 116 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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  • 82 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Apartment

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

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

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, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 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
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. Each apartment boasts a jetted bath and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a fridge. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Drift Palm Cove offers 65 accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Spa tub

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Palm Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Palm Cove?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Palm Cove on 18 Feb 2025 start from €193.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Drift Palm Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drift Palm Cove?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Palm Cove?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drift Palm Cove?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Drift Palm Cove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 30 per person applies.

Where is Drift Palm Cove located?

Located in Palm Cove, this beachfront aparthotel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Vie Spa Palm Cove and Palm Cove Beach. Clifton Beach and Wet Tropics of Queensland are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Drift Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 790 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

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

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