Palm Cove Accommodation
Palm Cove is known as Cairns' pretty, laid back little sister and is located just a short drive from the Cairns CBD. The little town is picturesque with a palm lined sandy beach which is backed by dense, green rainforest.
Accommodation in Palm Cove is known for it's luxury and style with many great beach houses to rent for long term stays, glamorous beachside resorts, hotels with wonderful restaurants, bars and swimming pools and even eco lodges in the lush rainforest that backs onto the beach.
There are also lots of accommodation options for those that are on a budget with motels and even a Caravan Park that has one of the best locations near the beach.
Palm Cove Accommodation Options
Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Palm Cove 
Price: $150 to $320 AUD
Cnr Vievers Rd & Williams Esplanade
Situated in the beautiful beachside village of Palm Cove, these luxuriously appointed apartments offer comfortable accommodation with a huge lagoon-style pool, next to the beach and near World Heritage Sites. Each of the apartments is elegantly designed and fully equipped to provide everything you need for a comfortable holiday. Children and adults alike will love the outdoor lagoon pool and there is plenty of space around it to relax and soak up the sun. The attached hot tub will help you to fully relax. The luxurious surroundings ensure you will have everything you need on-site. The great location of Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade allows you to quickly access Daintree Rainforest using the Skyrail. Cairns is just 20 minutes away by bus, which stops right outside the hotel.
Novotel Palm Cove Resort 
Price: $99 to $302 AUD
Coral Coast Drive
Ideally located where the lush tropical rainforest meets the blue waters of the Coral Sea, the beautiful Novotel Palm Cove Resort is set amongst 45 hectares of lush tropical gardens. The resort is just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and the charming village of Palm Cove. It is located 25 minutes' drive north of Cairns. The hotel offers village-style accommodation with guest rooms scattered in smaller blocks around the resort. Rooms are spacious and contemporary in design and all offer an outdoor terrace or balcony with views over the swimming pools or golf course. Novotel Palm Cove Resort boasts a range of leisure facilities including a number of swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a 9-hole golf course, gym, sauna and a kids club. Up to 2 children (15 years and under) stay free when sharing accommodation with parents.
The Villas Palm Cove 
Price: $130 to $370 AUD
24 Warren Street
The Villas Palm Cove is a 4-star resort set amongst tropical gardens, only 8 minutes’ walk from Palm Cove Beach. All villas are air-conditioned and offer full kitchen and laundry facilities. Some feature a private pool and spa bath in the bathroom. Each spacious villa at Palm Cove The Villas includes a DVD player, satellite TV and a secure garage. Guests can enjoy the 17-metre swimming pool and heated spa pool, or relax in the tropical gardens with covered barbecue area. Wireless internet access is available at the resort. Palm Cove Country Club & Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. Guests receive discounts at local restaurants, which can also deliver food to the villas.
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove 
Price: $129 to $215 AUD
10-14 Harpa Street
Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star boutique accommodation on the beach at Palm Cove. All rooms include spacious private balconies with pool and garden views. Each room at The Reef Retreat Palm Cove features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away. Facilities include a large heated swimming pool and a relaxing spa pool. There is an impressive terraced barbecue area in the shade of the surrounding tropical trees. Palm Cove offers award-winning dining, boutique shopping and world-class golf. It offers easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Kuranda. The Reef Retreat is 22 km from Cairns Airport. Free covered parking is available.
Alassio Palm Cove 
Price: $129 to $395 AUD
139 Williams Esplanade
Situated on the beach in picturesque Palm Cove, Alassio is an apartment complex just 35 minutes’ drive from the Cairns city centre and 40 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport. Alassio offers studios and apartments, all overlooking the hotel’s tropical gardens or the Coral Sea. All of the units feature a private balcony and a spa bath or a hot tub. Alassio on the Beach is located at the northern end of Palm Cove and is a 5-minute walk to the resort centre with its many shops, bistros and restaurants. Port Douglas is a 40-minute drive away.
Paradise On The Beach Resort 
Price: $145 to $195 AUD
119-121 Williams Esplanade
The tropical north's "best-kept secret", Paradise On The Beach is on the beachfront in the heart of Palm Cove, amongst lush tropical palms and giant ancient melaleuca trees. Paradise is a boutique resort of 32 studio and 1-bedroom suites. All rooms have fabulous designer décor, plasma televisions/DVD's, microwaves and full bathrooms. All have shady balconies overlooking the pool and gardens. Paradise On The Beach Resort offers great value for luxury accommodation. Tour Desk on site.
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa 
Price: $170.1 to $529 AUD
5 Triton Street
The 5-star Pullman Palm Cove Resort & Spa is located on the beachfront of Palm Cove, a 25-minute drive from Cairns. It offers luxurious studios and apartments and features a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments at Mii Spa, which has outdoor verandas leading onto a man-made rain forest. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa provides fully furnished studio rooms and apartments with spa baths and private balconies or terraces. Some apartments feature luxurious swim-outs and private plunge pools. Temple of Taste serves modern Australian cuisine in a stylish setting. The Lagoon Bar is surrounded by water features and swimming pools, and offers a large selection of beverages. Pullman Palm Cove Resort provides a great base from where guests can start exploring the Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef. Cairns Airport is only 17 km away.
Reef House Resort & Spa Palm Cove - MGallery Collection 
Price: $160 to $419 AUD
99 Williams Esplanade
Reef House Resort & Spa Palm Cove offers free parking, luxury accommodation and a variety of ways to relax on a beachfront location in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens. Reef House Resort provides individually decorated rooms. Some rooms include private hot tubs or furnished verandas with views of the pool, gardens, and beaches. All accommodation is surrounded by Paperbark trees. The resort’s award-winning Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine. There is a lounge and a poolside café that serves light snacks, meals, and cocktails.
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso 
Price: $190 to $190 AUD
111 Williams Esplanade
Located on the beachfront in Palm Cove, BeachView Apartments offer a private balcony with views of the Coral Sea. The property features disability access, a swimming pool, barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi. Each spacious apartment is furnished with local crafts and includes a digital LCD TV in the lounge and bedroom, a DVD player, and 10 channels of free satellite TV. The property has a large terrace with an outdoor pool, which is heated during winter. Covered barbecue facilities are located next to the pool. The tour desk is operated by experienced locals who can arrange trips to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree World Heritage Rainforest. BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso is just 20 km from Cairns International Airport and airport transfers can be arranged on request. Free secure parking is available on site.
Peppers Beach Club & Spa 
Price: $209 to $499 AUD
123 Williams Esplanade
Located directly on the beach, Peppers Beach Club is a luxury resort in Palm Cove, offering elegant rooms, great leisure facilities and a fantastic spa pool in a tropical garden setting. Choose between comfortable guest rooms or the larger suites which have a separate living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. All units have a balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, pools or gardens. Facilities at Peppers include 3 swimming pools, a tennis court and a fitness centre. The beachside restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves modern Australian cuisine. Peppers Beach Club & Spa is within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. A great choice of day trips are available, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rainforest walks.
Sanctuary Palm Cove 
Price: $325 to $500 AUD
6 Cedar Road
Sanctuary Palm Cove offers 23 private and luxurious Palm Cove apartments with understated attention to detail, situated in the sea-side resort village of Palm Cove. Enjoy the spoils of Sanctuary Palm Cove with a swim in the 25-metre lap pool along with a spa, children's pool and BBQ facilities within the tropical lush surrounds. Sanctuary provides a secluded retreat only 100m from Palm Cove's beach, restaurants and village centre. The close proximity of such wonders as the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest will inspire you to explore.
Oasis at Palm Cove 
Price: $180 to $400 AUD
McDonald Close
This 4-star hotel is adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef, next to restaurants, shops and galleries. It is a 20-minute drive from Cairns International Airport and offers free parking. The apartments at Oasis Palm Cove have island-style décor and feature a full kitchen and lounge/dining areas with front and rear balconies. Guests at the Oasis Palm can enjoy its lagoon-style pool and spa. The hotel also has a BBQ area and full-size tennis court. The Palm Cove jetty and Skyrail rainforest cableway are 7 minutes away by foot.
Melaleuca Resort 
Price: $140 to $250 AUD
85-93 Williams Esplanade
Located in Palm Cove’s beachfront, this 4-star accommodation offers self-contained apartments, a lagoon-style pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. William Esplanade Bus Stop is less than 5 minutes’ walk. Spacious and set in a minimalist décor, each apartment is equipped with air conditioning, a well-equipped kitchen and a large balcony with views of the tropical garden and swimming pool. Guests can also relax using any of the 3 in-pool spas at Melaleuca Resort. Other leisure amenities include barbecue facilities and a guest library. Cairns International Airport is a 25-minute drive away from the resort. Paradise Palms Country Club is 6 km away.
Elysium Apartments 
Price: $150 to $380 AUD
26 Veivers Road
These modern studios and apartments are just 200 metres from Palm Cove Beach. The complex has a large outdoor pool. Free private parking is possible on site. All of Elysium Apartments’ studios and apartments feature modern furnishings, air conditioning, cable TV, and a microwave. All of the rooms have balconies that offer panoramic views. Apartments also include a fully equipped modern kitchen - including an oven, full size refrigerator and a dishwasher - as well as laundry facilities. The apartment’s large outdoor pool has massaging spa jets . There’s also a barbecue area for dining at the poolside. Palm Cove's Elysium Apartments are 25 minutes from Cairns International Airport. An airport shuttle is available for guests.
Palm Cove Tropic Apartments 
Price: $160 to $250 AUD
6 Triton Street
Located 100-meters from pristine Cairns beaches, the Palm Cove Tropic Apartments is just a short walk from many of Cairns’s world class restaurants and cafes. All apartments at Palm Cove Tropic are self-contained with separate bedrooms, lounge areas, dining rooms and full-kitchen facilities. All rooms also include spacious balconies or patios overlooking the rainforests, pool or garden area. Palm Cove Tropic facilities include a swimming pool, which is heated in winter, a terrace with deck chairs, and a covered barbecue area for outdoor picnics. Palm Cove Tropic Apartments is situated 25-kilometers north of Cairns city centre and Cairns International Airport. Free private parking is available.
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