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Reviews of Drift Palm Cove 4.5 stars

Cnr Vievers Rd & Williams Esplanade, 4879 Palm Cove, Australia

#89 of 136 hotels in Palm Cove

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Review score

Based on 2088 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    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    Could use a face lift, ensuite bathroom was outdated and exhaust fans didn’t work well so after showering a lot of moisture around.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

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent,the beach across the road nice Main Street with plenty of restaurants and bars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was excellent had a gym coffee shop and few other little shops

    Well equipped apartment had everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Staff were lovely and accomodating.. pool was nice and rooms were clean and tidy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long walk up to building

    Location was great, pool was lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved the location and pool area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lounge on balcony uncomfortable. And unfortunately the lift was out of action in our area. Maybe an oven dish/ microwave dish would be helpful. And basic condiments eg salt/ pepper would be appreciated.

    The apartment was roomy and had a pool view. Sound proof balcony door was good. Very clean and staff very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    not much

    apartments were great- we had an after hours check in which we thought would be easy- code given was incorrect we had to call after hours number at midnight which was inconvience... no apology given..... when we swam in the pool 2 days later we were questioned if we were guests and had to give identification(this was by same lady that had to come down at midnight to help us) take this out of the equation eveything else was perfect!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    would highly recommend to anyone travelling in the area, clean and quiet, good sized apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    wonderful deep pool, clean well equipped apartment, good options of restaurants and supermarkets near by

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful relaxing nice staff pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being on top floor would probably prefer a bottom floor unit next stay

    It is big enough for 3 of us and was very clean and adequate. Close to everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend this place, it was lovely overall with a couple of tweaks would have been perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower over the bath was a bit out dated and there were a few dead cockroaches around the bottoms of the blinds. Wish the spa was working though. Staff were a little unpleasant.

    Lovely spacious rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

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