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Drift Palm Cove

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

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Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Loft, 1 Bedroom

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

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

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Apartment

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

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3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo | Living area

3 Bedroom Ocean View Condo

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

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1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Three Bedroom Ocean View Condo

  • Sleeps 6

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Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom Ocean Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom Loft Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Two Bedroom Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Two Bedroom Executive Ocean Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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About this property

Drift Palm Cove

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. Each apartment boasts a jetted tub 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 like a washer/dryer and a refrigerator. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Drift Palm Cove. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Palm Cove Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This upscale aparthotel has 65 apartments on 4 floors. Free WiFi and a jetted tub are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Steps from Palm Cove Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Vie Spa Palm Cove
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 10.0 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

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Drift Palm Cove offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 386 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 852 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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Perfectly located to all restaurants and cafes. There was some damp musky smells in placed (not our room) Would stay at Drift again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked out stay here - we booked 3 rooms and the 2 with pool views were fab. A couple of minor things - pool is not at all heated - which means despite it being amazing looking it was pretty cold and the two kids with us could barely use it. The spa however was great and the bbq area also great! My parents have mobility issues so I should have mentioned this when booking as the corridors can be really long depending on your location. Location to beach and all the shops was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment that was modern and clean. The units are very quiet unless you are on the versndah you hear the noise from people at the pool. The hallways have stained carpet from water damage . Staff were excellent and very helpful. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Short stay in Palm Cove

I was there for a long weekend break. The property was a little tired and worn. Dirty, stained carpets. Corridors smelling of cigarette smoke, covers falling off windows. It needs a good overhaul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gym closed at 9pm. Security guy rude , was hurried out of gym. Left phone on exercise bike.. Literally didn't make it to lift , halway down corrider , and realised phone left in gym,hadn't even been 2 minutes.Guy no where to be found. Reception unattended, rang contact number,staff member had no idea of who Security firm was, and could not identify who may have been working to contact to get gym unlocked.Advised only was to retrive phone was to pay a "call out fee " which I refused,effectively holding my phone to ransom. and subsequently, spent the rest of the night quite anxious.Needless to say i was the first person to the gym , and relieved phone was still there. A truly rotten experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and comfy beds . Loved that I did a load of washing too . Lived the jacuzzi pool and serenity
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indraveer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The buildings are old and in need of a fit out. One elevator for our building meant that my diabled guest had to walk long distances which caused her a lot of pain. Everything else was great. Excellent food and diningboptions all very close toour accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

Disappointed

Booked drift for a 4 night getaway, booked a two bedroom apartment, I thought! Walked into a 1 bedroom with annexe, the annexe had no wardrobe, side tables, no power points to charge tech, divided by glass doors and shutters so no privacy, especially if the other person was up later with lights on. The apartment face the street and carpark very noisy, the room light up like daylight during the evening due to very bright street, carpark and venue lighting making sleeping near impossible. The resort is tired and needs some TLC. Arrived at venue and no-one sent locked box instructions had to ring to get them after they said they would e-mail. Have stayed at other resorts for the same price with much better offerings. Disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, quiet and affordable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Some trees overhanging the pool seemed dangerous and unkempt. We saw a branch break and hit a women on the shoulder as she was holding her baby with her other arm. It was dangerous and we spoke to management. We have stayed here previously and the pool is lovely but very shaded as the trees are so large and overhang the pool. Therefore it's very cold.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had very loud rattling Air-Con. Vibrated due to bearing. Maintenance staff came and advised it needed to be fixed and would be or they would change our room. Returned after our day out and assumed it was fixed however it was not and we were told of this and by then was outside front desk hours. Had another night of poor sleep. Also corridor smelt of marijuana smoke. Reception staff were very nice and helpful and did change our room the last night and apologised. Great pool and location. Just needs Maintenance done by owner's. Not sure we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The air conditioning was cold. There were strong SE winds which made the unit quite cold..There was no way of heating There was a clothes drying rack but no pegs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicola jayne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Drift Palm Cove, it was perfect and we didn't want to leave. There was nothing we didn't like.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that every thing i required at apartment was there. Close to shops and restaurants; clean . Lovely, informative receptionist.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Initially we were booked into a One-bedroom Loft unit which on arrival was very dreary and not maintained. We were very disappointed and relayed this to the Receptionist as this was a celebration long weekend for my 70th birthday with guests from Brisbane attending also. The Receptionist was outstanding and allotted us a newly renovated unit with 2 bedrooms. This was very much appreciated and can recommend her with her outstanding customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love drift 3rd visit always lovely
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Best pool in Palm Cove, lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025