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Review score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous family getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Swim Out Apartment | 102
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A drying rack for pool towels would be handy

    Spacious apartment with quality furnishings and kitchen facilities. Second bathroom a bonus although very small in comparison to huge main ensuite. Stunning poolside views and patio. Swim out experience from apartment was fantastic for our family group having book 2 apartments. The resort itself is a wonderful base for exploring Palm Cove and offered great family facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 334 - 335
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place for a family. The six of us were very comfortable in the apartment.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Another stunning week in one of the best resorts and locations in Aus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 324-325
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi is the only downside of a stay at Sea Temple - it's virtually non-existent. The in-house wifi is very slow, and perhaps because of Sea Temple's location at one end of Palm Cove - the phone signal is weak and 3G/4G/5G data is also very slow. However, we don't come to stay at Sea Temple to stay connected to the office, so.... who cares really.

    Sea Temple is a fabulous resort, with a great location, wonderful facilities, and friendly helpful staff. Our two bedroom appartment had everything we needed for a relaxing stay allowing us to prepare meals ourselves and of course the "Palm Cove restaurant strip" is only minutes away. The pools are excellent, and beautifully warm at this time of year (Oct).

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing and easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 307
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed wheels not locked so beds rolled around, kitchen well stocked but poor layout with glasses so high you couldn’t reach and no space to put your food away

    Big, well fit out, fantastic pool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Nice resort facilities and a comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Swim Out Apartment | 102
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Picking up the keys from the other end of Palm Cove was a bit of a hassle and made easiest with a car. We had issues with the door lock malfunctioning and were locked out of the room twice waiting for someone to come and fix it. The swim out area was lovely but didn’t get any direct sun, so was a little cool. We found ourselves using the other areas around the pool more often.

    Location was great. Room was large and outlook was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    9.0
    very relaxing, great cocktails
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment with Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pool was too cold

    spa and refreshment shed for cocktails

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    7.0
    resort is nice but is managed by outside company which has some draw backs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment with Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    you have to go to the other end of palm cove to pick up the key, which they don’t tell you until after you book, also because it’s a private booking the rooms aren’t serviced and you can’t get room service or anything again you don’t find this out until after the booking. we booked two rooms that ended up being on opposite sides of the resort which made it really hard, if the apartment were managed onsite this probably wouldn’t have happened. also please put some tissues in the room as the 1 ply toilet paper was rough.

    pool was great room spacious, they also accommodated an early check for one room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    9.0
    beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it wasnt as clean as i has hoped

    the size of the rooms and the rooftop

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    8.0
    Great spot for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to collect the key from an alternative property, not a great inconvenience but something to be aware of. Otherwise great stay .

    Great facilities , pool was fantastic for kids.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Swim Out Apartment | 102
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room should be cleaner. It had spider webs on around the dinning table and window seals. There was dust also on the window seals.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 204
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast was terrible, minimal staff and the property needs a freshen up

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    8.0
    Absolutely beautiful resort, would definitely recommend to others & return again myself
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect except the pool was not heated & was far too cold for swimming at this time of year (August). Would have liked the main pool to be heated, had to use the kids/lap pool & even that was a little chilly. The day spa had no one at their reception desk, waited over 20 mins to see someone about available treatments & make a booking. Also, not enough sun loungers around the pool area, spent 5 days at the resort & there was never an available sun lounger on any of the days, especially in the AM.

    Beautifully presented & clean, fantastic location, friendly reception staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 307
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't get in to restaurant, it was booked out all the time as well as functions weddings etc

    Room and location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    9.0
    Winter Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Beautiful resort property with an awesome pool and directly on beach! The unit was spacious and well appointed with everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    8.0
    Apart from then weather the satay was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 334
    • Stayed 6 nights

    we love the sea temple resort the room was not cleaned regularly which was disappointing this was as a result of the booking being with Boutique, we would have liked perhaps two cleans while we were there.

    The location and the facilities are fantastic

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2022

    9.0
    Loved the apartment and location - I think I could stay forever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 334 - 335
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I was confused by the key pick up at a different location - I had no idea I had booked with a separate accommodation provider and not Pullman direct. The key pick up at the Boutique Collection admin office was not fabulous - it was very dark (about 5.30-5.45pm) there were no lights shining on a sign or at the key safe area. We walked up the eastern driveway entrance and feared we were entering a private residence where nobody was home. For a 5 star venue, I would have liked to see a box(es) of tissues in the bathroom and not have to remove our rubbish at the end of the stay. The 5 star rating was applicable for the venue, but not the service.

    The location, set slightly separate from the main strip of Palm Cove was a bonus delight for us who dislike cities. It was an easy and safe walk into the cafe restaurant precinct each day/evening and the beach was stunning. I found the location far more divine than Port Douglas & Cairns. Apartment 334/335 was excellent - loved the layout and furnishings - it was better than we hoped for. Would love to stay longer!!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Swim Out Apartment | 102
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a swim up room ground floor, however pool was under construction so no swim. staff were excellent so it made up for no pool bar and restaurant top class and great value for money.

    great complex fantastic restaurant

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    8.0
    enjoyed the luxurious accommodation and pool bar snacks
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 307
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    couldn’t get into dinner at restaurant

    size of apartment

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    8.0
    Beautiful apartment and overall, lovely hotel. Terrible communication.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 334
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Communication and check in and out process with The Boutique Collection. Cold lagoon pool and the pools were a bit dirty. Not being able to eat at the restaurant, given it was full every night of our stay.

    The apartment was amazing! The only downside of the apartment itself was badly designed showers so that water pooled on the floor and went under the door. The other downside is that this is a private apartment, so you are dealing with The Boutique Collection and not The Pullman (which I didn't realise when I booked). I have used many airbnbs before and am totally fine with this type of arrangement, however, this was different. It was impossible to contact The Boutique Collection and for a while I thought it was a scam. However, they did finally respond to my emails, but I still didn't like the fact I could not get hold of someone quickly if needed. The other annoying thing was having to pick up a key from a lockbox at the other end of Palm Cove. Why can't they just have a lock box at the apartment itself, as all other airbnbs I've ever stayed at do? The pools were ok, but the large lagoon pool was cold and a bit dirty. The kids loved the lap pool the most. The little kids pool was also dirty looking, so I was glad our kids were too old for it. There were heaps of sunbeds, which is sometimes not the case, even in large hotels. The drinks at the pool bar were ok. Coffee from the restaurant was great and the menu looked amazing, but we didn't eat there, as it was full every night - you must book ahead for all restaurants in Palm Cove during school holidays (or any time?). Reception staff were very friendly. The location is fantastic, if you don't mind a short stroll to the main street (which we enjoy).

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment with Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment needs an update. Beds very uncomfortable. I was disappointed as we have stayed at alot of apartments in this lovely resort! Internet woeful. Even free to air TV connections in and out especially at night. Kids were disappointed. Balcony was not inviting at all in studio side of apartment. Dirty!!!!!

    Love the resort. Have stayed there many times!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment with Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the pool area , bikes were a bonus, and accommodation was a dream. Easy access to everything. My family loved it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 324-325
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How dirty it was

    The cleanliness of our room was terrible.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    6.0
    Will return someday :)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 2 Bedroom Luxury Private Swim Out Apartment | 102
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The temperature of the main pool. Awful.

    Everything except the heat of the main pool?

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    Best stay. Close walking distance to everything we needed. Will happily stay here again next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Luxury Private Apartment | 334 - 335
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the spa bath didn't work, but overall, it wasn't too much of a problem.

    We have stayed here several times before and it was just as good this time as it was last time

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    2.0
    Terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We stayed in Apartment 403, a 2 bedroom apartment with rooftop spa. One of the beds of the apartment, had ants all through it and so one of us ended up having to sleep on the sofa each night of our 4 night stay. We called the managing agents of the apartment, The Boutique Collection, who came twice to try and get rid of the ants but they kept coming back each night with no trace of where they were coming from. They blamed it on the weather ! After returning from our stay we asked for a partial refund for what we had paid for one of the bedrooms but the managing agents said that they wouldn't agree to it as it was booked through booking.com and even after several emails to both booking.com and Boutique Collection this was not agreed to. For what is meant to be a luxury apartment and the price we paid for the apartment, this was particularly poor customer service. In addition, the rooftop spa of the apartment didn't work as the button was cracked/broken. All in all it was a very disappointing stay and a an even more disappointing response from booking.com and the managing agents of the apartment.

    Stayed in August 2023

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