We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Palm Cove, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. Overlooking the Coral Sea, Alamanda Palm Cove features 3 swimming pools, a day spa and a hot tub. A private balcony with ocean or pool views is standard in all apartments. Free parking is available on site. Alamanda Palm Cove is 30 minutes’ drive from Cairns International Airport and Kuranda Scenic Railway. The Daintree Rainforest is a 1-hour drive away. All air-conditioned apartments have laundry facilities and a kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Each apartment has a living room with Smart TV's with streaming functionality. The tour desk can book trips to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The resort also offers barbecue facilities.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming, elegant and stylish luxury hotel in Palm Cove! So NICE!
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. 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.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, well designed and romantic apartment hotels in Palm Cove! WOW!
Elegant. Cosy rooms. Great breakfast. 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. Some apartments feature luxurious swim-outs and private plunge pools. Guests can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments at Vie 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. 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.Show full description
Cool. Romantic. Lovely interior design. This 4-star resort is adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef, next to restaurants, shops and galleries. It is only a few minutes walk to the Palm Cove Esplanade and a 15-minute drive to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Free parking and free WiFi are provided. The apartments at Oasis at Palm Cove have island-style décor and feature a full kitchen and lounge/dining areas with front and rear balconies. Guests at Oasis at Palm Cove can enjoy its lagoon-style pool and spa (both heated in winter months). The resort also has a BBQ area and full-size tennis court. It is a 20-minute drive from Cairns International Airport.Show full description
Unique. Great location. Great views. Popular among women. Located on the beachfront in Palm Cove, BeachView Apartments offer a private balcony with views of the Coral Sea. The property features a swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available in all balcony and lounge areas of the apartments and in all public areas. Each spacious apartment is furnished with local crafts and includes a digital LCD TV in the lounge and bedroom, 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 with lifts to most apartments.Show full description
Charming. Cool. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. 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. WiFi and in-house movies are included. Peppers Beach Club and Spa is now providing guests with access to Chromecast TV. 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. We apologise for any inconvenience it may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding and support during the renovation period. Please note that the Lagoon pool and Serenity Pool will be operational as normal." . Show full description
Hip. Charming. Great value. Popular among couples. Set among groves of paperbark trees, The Reef Retreat offers 4-star accommodation just 1 minute's walk from 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. Also available are three-bedroom apartments located off-site, which feature a full kitchen and a terrace or balcony with street or pool views. Palm Cove’s upscale restaurants and shops are a short walk away. Facilities include a large heated swimming 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. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove is classified “self-catering” – this is not the same as a hotel. The Reef Retreat Palm Cove does not offer restaurants, bars, concierge, 24-hour front desk or daily room servicing.Show full description
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Guests at Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa have access to 4 swimming pools. These spacious, modern rooms and apartments are just a 5-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach. Guests have access to free WiFi in all rooms and throughout the resort. Free on-site parking is included. Mango Lagoon Resort Palm Cove offers accommodation with air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Ground floor apartments feature courtyards. Apartments with separate bedrooms are equipped with gourmet kitchens, spacious separate living/dining areas, a digital flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Set amongst 2.5 acres of lush tropical gardens, facilities include a 50-metre lap pool and garden walkways. The tour desk can book trips to the Kuranda Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway. The restaurants and bars of the Esplanade are a 5-minute stroll away. It is a 20-minute drive to Cairns International Airport.Show full description
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Popular among women. The Villas Palm Cove is a self-contained rated 4-star resort set amongst tropical gardens, only 8 minutes’ walk from Palm Cove Beach. All air-conditioned villas offer free WiFi, a full kitchen and laundry facilities. Some feature their own private pool and spa bath in the bathroom. The Villas Palm Cove offers a choice of 1,2, 3 or 4-bedroom air-conditioned villa's. Each spacious and self-contained villa includes a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry, 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. High chairs are available for an additional charge of $5 per night. There are a variety of restaurants just 900 metres from the property. Guests receive discounts at local restaurants, which can also deliver food to the villas. Palm Cove Country Club & Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Boasting an outdoor pool, a sauna, The Sebel Palm Cove is just 5 minutes’ walk from Palm Cove. It offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony. Kewarra Beach is a 10-minute drive, and Cairns is a 25-minute drive away. The air-conditioned apartments have a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a stove. Each apartment has laundry facilities and a seating area with flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. The barbecue area is the perfect place for a casual meal.Show full description
Great views. Great value. Popular among couples. Located opposite Palm Cove Beach, Marlin Waters Apartments feature a private balcony with lovely ocean views. The property features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a BBQ area set in beautiful gardens. A fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are standard in all apartments. Each air-conditioned apartment has a separate seating area with cable TV and a DVD player. All apartments have elevator access. Marlin Waters Beachfront Apartments are just 200 metres from Palm Cove Jetty and 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Cairns Tropical Zoo. Cairns city centre and Cairns Airport are each a 30-minute drive away. The tour desk can book trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. The hotel can also arrange airport transfers and car rental. Free undercover parking is available on site.Show full description
This apartment hotel has outstanding views. It is very popular among couples travelling to Palm Cove.
Comfortable beds. Situated in Palm Cove, less than 1 km from Palm Cove Beach, Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property is located 2 km from Ellis Beach, 2.5 km from Clifton Beach and 27 km from Cairns Station. Cairns Convention Centre is 27 km away and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is 43 km from the hotel. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. At Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments rooms include bed linen and towels. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is 14 km from the accommodation, while Skyway Rainforest Cableway is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairns, 24 km from Coral Coast Resort Accor Vacation Club Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. 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 34 studio and 1 bedroom suites. Paradise On The Beach Resort offers great value for luxury accommodation. All rooms have fabulous designer décor, plasma televisions/DVD's, microwaves and full bathrooms. All have shady balconies overlooking the pool and gardens. Tour Desk on site. 8 am to 5 pm Weekdays, Saturday 9 am to 4pm, Sunday 9 am to 3 pm Weekends and Public Holidays . Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Palm Cove.
Apartment hotel. Located in the heart of Palm Cove overlooking the Coral Sea, Sarayi offers spacious beachside accommodation. Sarayi Boutique Hotel is located opposite a patrolled beach and provides a great starting point for local tours to Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, which hotel staff can book for you. All air-conditioned rooms feature a 42-inch plasma-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each has a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a spa and relax with a sunset cocktail.Show full description
Resort. Situated in the beautiful beach side village of Palm Cove, these luxuriously appointed apartments offer comfortable accommodation with many overlooking the Coral Sea. The resort offers a stunning lagoon-style pool, manicured tropical gardens, a poolside BBQ area and a fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available in each apartment. Drift Palm Cove is a 2-minute walk from a range of shopping and dining options in Palm Cove. The location allows you to quickly access Daintree Rainforest using the Skyrail. Cairns is just 40 minutes away by bus, which stops right outside the hotel. Each of the apartments is elegantly designed and features climate controlled air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Your modern, private bathroom boasts a relaxing walk in shower. All apartments above ground floor are accessible via elevator.Show full description
Resort.Comfortable beds. Mantra Amphora Resort is located directly opposite the palm-fringed beach of Palm Cove. All rooms have balconies and there is a lagoon-style swimming pool for guests. The hotel rooms and self-contained apartments at Mantra Amphora offer private balconies with either garden, pool or ocean views. Guests can relax by the lagoon-style pool and the tour desk can arrange trips to local attractions. Car parking limited, subject to availability and 2.2m height restricted. The font desk is available 7:00am - 11:00pm daily. Situated in one of tropical North Queensland’s most sought-after destinations, Mantra Amphora is within walking distance to a range of restaurants, bars and boutique shops.Show full description
We do our best to keep this list very up to date. It was last edited in March 2024. If you know of a luxury hotel that should be on the list, let us know. Click here to contact us. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Palm Cove: