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Drift Palm Cove

Hotel · 4.5-star in Palm Cove in Cairns, Queensland

8.2 guest rating from more than 1,100 reviewsNot yet inspected
  • FreeParking
  • 18 kmto CNS
  • ListedPool
  • ListedAirport shuttle
  • 8.2/101.1k+ reviews
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Drift Palm Cove
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Our take

You'll find Drift Palm Cove, a 4.5-star hotel, on Cnr Vievers Rd Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove in Cairns. It has a guest rating of 8.2/10 from more than 1,100 reviews. The listing includes free parking, a pool, spa facilities and an airport shuttle. Cairns Airport is about 18 km away.

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Location and distances

ToPlaceDistance
AirportCairns Airport18 km

Straight-line distances from the property. Walking times use 15 minutes per km, rounded up; your route may be longer.

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Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Drift Palm Cove. If something isn't here, it isn't listed; check with the property.

  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa facilities
  • Beachfront

Parking and getting there

Free parking is listed for Drift Palm Cove. Check availability and any height limits when you book. Cairns Airport is about 18 km away in a straight line, and an airport shuttle is listed (check times and cost).

Good for, not for

Good for

  • Arriving by car (free parking is listed)
  • Families (family rooms are listed)
  • A swim after a day out

Not for

  • Peak weekends booked late: popular stays fill first

Wet and dry season

The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.

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  • Dry season
  • Wet season

Source: Bureau of Meteorology: northern Australia's wet season runs from October to April.

Questions about Drift Palm Cove

Does Drift Palm Cove have parking?

Yes. Free parking is listed for this stay. Check availability and any height limits with the property.

How far is Drift Palm Cove from Cairns Airport?

About 18 km in a straight line. Road distance is longer; check your route before you travel. An airport shuttle is listed; check times and cost.

What type of stay is Drift Palm Cove?

Drift Palm Cove is a 4.5-star hotel in Palm Cove in Cairns.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.