Reviews of Drift Palm Cove 4.5 stars
Cnr Vievers Rd & Williams Esplanade, 4879 Palm Cove, Australia
#90 of 137 hotels in Palm Cove
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2077 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.6
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Wilina
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pool was amazing! At times we had it all to ourselves. Fantastic location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Carmel
Australia12 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“We had a great stay . Location was great , Palm Cove is nice . Woll definitely come back ,”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
The proximity to everything . Loved the pool and spa .
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Michael
Australia6 reviews7.0“Was really good in a great location with great facilities, just a little expensive for the quality”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Executive Apartment
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The first room we were given was horrible as it overlooked the bins and carpark so we ask to change room which they did for us straight away. The apartment we ended up in was a lot nicer all though the state of the room was very dated and the furniture was starting to fall apart.
The pool and spa were amazing
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Anastasia
Australia4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The water fountain in the pool
Location , and the staff especially Mellissa.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Melinda
Australia39 reviews9.0“An absolutely magical week in Palm Cove in wonderful accommodation which was perfect for our needs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
Absolutely brilliant accommodation, perfect for my mother and I for our week in Palm Cove. Two queen beds, two full bathrooms, a washer and dryer - even a second TV in one bedroom area. A big balcony with comfortable chairs, overlooking the stunning pool and tropical trees. A full sized fridge with freezer, good kitchen with stove top and microwave. Lots of cooking equipment and utensils available. Mere steps away from the esplanade, the restaurants, shops and the beach. An unbeatable pool with numerous areas for lounging, plus tables and chairs. The spa pool is huge and at the perfect temperature, under the dappled shade of the gorgeous trees. Good parking available.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Emily
Australia27 reviews9.0“Relaxing stay between the palm trees”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great pool, spa and gym. Excellent location.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Beverley
Australia2 reviews8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A few things were not working properly
Nice and quiet
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Vanessa
Australia77 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“A beautiful place to locate yourself to explore Northern Queensland region.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 5 nights
The furniture, decor in the apartment was a little tired/dated.
Great location, spacious room with beautiful outlook over the gardens and pool.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Jessica
Australia4 reviews7.0“Great location, comfortable rooms that could use some love.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could use a face lift, ensuite bathroom was outdated and exhaust fans didn’t work well so after showering a lot of moisture around. The rooms are in need of a fresh coat of paint and some new curtains. Lots of peeling paint around the bathroom ceilings. The second bathroom had been renovated but not well cleaned lots of build up on the shower screen.
Great location massive pool and free parking. Able to walk to palm cove restaurants and cafes. The central garden is a beautiful outlook sitting on the balcony
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Jenny
Australia3 reviews8.0“Our apartment was clean with a nice balcony. The staff were lovely. Within walking distance to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The restaurant has closed.
The pool area is lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Corey
Australia20 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Close to centre of strip, but not close enough to be noisy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
The rooms need a bit of an upgrade in some respect, aircon we could not seem to turn off, and some items like the curtains a deep clean. Some that would rarely be touched were quite dirty/stained.
The location is one end of palm cove, so central still but not too close that you hear it all. Own parking spot, access to rooms and all areas via secure keycard. The area was quiet and peaceful, apartment had everything we needed, aircon, fans, large fridge for those needing a longer stay. Pool and spa fantastic and grounds were well maintained and close to great food and beverage establishments. The local market was awesome to see, walking along beach dead of night with waves crashing is just a relaxing surreal feeling.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Ann
Australia7 reviews7.0“Great resort room in need of TLC”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room we stayed in was in need of some cleaning and TLC. The smoke from the smoker up the hall permeates the room. No exhaust fan in bathroom causes the room to drip with moisture when using the dryer or showering.
Great location, walk to the beach and shops. The pool at the resort was great.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Govind
Australia8 reviews9.0“Overall very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
A better cleaning regime for the room.... we had it for 4 days, and hence cleaning atleeast once every couple of days would have been good
Very clean and generally quiet
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Nathan
Australia1 review8.0“Pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The spa not working, the room only being serviced once and that was to change bedding and towels only
The general aesthetics of the place is great.. the pool is nice and big with plenty of loungers.. the spa was nice and big just a shame it didn't work.. the staff where pleasant and helpful when needed
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Janene
Australia20 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Had an amazing holiday thank you Drift Palm Cove”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 14 nights
Unfortunately while there we had two alarms go off, one was the room smoke detector whilst we were asleep and it took half an hour for anyone to respond, the other was a building evacuation at 6.45am, another false alarm. These things happen but it freaked our little ones out
The pool is great, even when busy it was never crowded. Location is fantastic, an easy walk to everything as well as literally next door to the Palm Cove Tavern
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Sue
Australia4 reviews8.0“Great pool area, just our room needs a little TLC”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
Our room was very tired and unloved. There was next to no storage for clothes in the rooms and some furniture was broken. Basic glassware, crockery etc.
The pool was fabulous - huge in fact, plus the location of the property was easy to get too and walking distance to everything. The two bedroom apartment was spacious. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Rebecca
Australia1 review9.0“Enjoyed everything and would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Everything it was great had everything
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Lesley
Australia3 reviews9.0“Drift”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The malfunction of the emergency alarm at 6am ! The smell of Cigarettes thru our building. Our room a bit of a hike to the pool So ask to book near the pool. No exhaust fan in the bathroom so it's a hot box. Some pool towels would be good And somewhere to dry things? As using the dryer created more heat In the bathroom!
The location near Palm Tunnel, The pool and spa And grounds beautiful. Our room had all we needed with a balcony in the palms. Staff helpful and friendly. Great value . Loved the little dishwasher!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Eider
Australia14 reviews9.0“We loved our stay! All the facilities were great. We highly recommend this place for couples or families”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location, very spacious apartment with great facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Comfortable, good location and very nice staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of a Wardrobe in second bedroom.
Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Lovely view from balcony.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Murphy
United States2 reviews7.0“Rather tired property in a gorgeous location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment facilities was very minimal. If you like to cook then you will not have much to work with. There wasn’t even a salad bowl in the apartment. The bath towels are pretty old and the tea towel was the saddest I have ever seen. I ended up using one of my own towels in the kitchen. Overall it is kind of dated.
The location is great and the pool is really nice. The staff are really nice and welcoming and I appreciated their help booking trips etc..
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Alan
Australia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was a bit dated. Shower had no shelf for soap, shampoo etc which was very annoying.
The pool area and pool were fantastic. Great location.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Claire
Australia27 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Very comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spa was out of order and only repaired the day before we left. Lighting was not working at BBQ area.
Pool and surrounds were amazing. Beds were very comfortable and it was great to have washing machine and dryer in our studio apartment.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Abhilash
Australia3 reviews8.0“Great place but we were in a wrong time with lot of issues”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
Spa was not working, BBQ Lights were not working, Lifts were not working so used another lift which was 1km far from room to car park. First day there was a under water pipe broken so no water for whole day.
Location was excellent, Pool was outstanding. Room was decent
Stayed in April 2024
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