Drift Palm Cove
Veivers Rd &, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia
Open nowToday 07:00 – 19:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A popular beachfront accommodation at Palm Cove near Cairns with a 4.2 rating across 713 guests.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- SundayToday
- 07:00 – 19:00
Why it's worth checking out
Drift Palm Cove is a beachfront accommodation option in Palm Cove, around 25 minutes north of Cairns CBD and Cairns Airport. Its position on the sandy coastline puts the beach directly outside, while the village provides a base for exploring Tropical North Queensland, including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, both within driving distance.
Accommodation ranges from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, giving solo travellers, couples, families and groups a choice of layouts. The apartments are presented with beachside décor and include lounge and dining areas, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, private balconies or terraces, and complimentary Wi-Fi. These features make the property suited to guests wanting more space and practical facilities than a standard hotel room.
Resort facilities include a large lagoon pool, a 12-seater spa and poolside sun loungers. Guests also have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, lift access to upper apartments and an on-site tour desk. The combination of apartment-style accommodation and shared facilities creates room for both independent stays and relaxed time around the resort.
Drift Palm Cove is a practical choice for a beach holiday near Cairns, particularly for families and groups who may benefit from multiple bedrooms, lounge space and in-room laundry facilities. Couples and solo visitors can choose the studio options, while the beachfront setting and access to local tour planning make it a convenient base for enjoying Palm Cove and the wider Cairns region.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 713 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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