Drift Palm Cove

We live locally and decided to do a staycation as we had family over from the UK. We all had a great time the hotel staff are all friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. Great bars, restaurants all within walking distance. The resort pool was a real winner with our 2 children (4,2). The apartment was well equipped and the 3 bed apartments are a great size and layout was great.

Great location and the pool is phenomenal, you can swim in it all day and always find a patch of shade. Perfectly located in walking distance to everything along the Palm Cove esplanade. Will definitely stay here again.

Close to good food spots. Great pool. Just needs a little TLC to bring it up to a very good stay option. Our room had mouldy outdoor furniture which was not inviting and which we couldn’t use for the whole of over stay making outside eating, reading etc a non option.

Quite disappointing this time round. We have stayed at Drift a few times before as it is reasonably priced and comfortable for the family. This time however there was a lot of things that needed addressing however weren't in our 3 night stay- the spa wasn't working, the lift was out of order, when we got to the room the patio was dirty, the dishwasher was out of order, no tea towels, the toilet water kept running constantly, the stove top didn't work and very limited kitchen items. The check in was VERY slow. On the second night we couldn't get into our floor through the fire exit as the door handle on the outside has come out (and we couldn't use the lift as out of order). Was able to pry it open and then jimmy the door and lock so others weren't locked out. As it was 7pm there was no reception and I contacted the after hours however the solution was to put a hand written note on the door telling people to leave it open and it stayed there for the remainder of our trip. In saying all this, we were very understanding of the faults given the recent extreme weather event and wanting to support local tourism. Would still recommend a stay here as it has a great pool for families to hang at in the absence of the stinger nets at the beach. We have stayed in the same accom type (2 bedroom apartment) several times and it really just depends which room you are allocated as our first room was great, second room ok (bit smelly but otherwise fine) and this time round as many issues ;(

Beautiful property with an amazing pool and outdoor space. The room was lovely and clean. Great quiet location and close to walk to the beach and restaurants.

Great Resort, staff in particular were excellent. Extremely helpful and friendly. Pool was clean and there was always a shady part to swim in. Restaurants and cafes in the vicinity and the location on the promenade was brilliant.

This was out 3rd time in Palm Cove and 2nd in Drift Palm Cove. We love the hotel, very clean spacious room, big swimming pool, spa and gym. We will come back again.

Hands down, the best pool and spa in Palm Cove. Staff were lovely and attentive.

Beautiful pool and surrounding trees! Easy walk to restaurants.The front staff were very helpful! The room would benefit from some upgrades - bathroom, kitchen and sofa