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Elysium The Drift Apartment

4.0 star property
Travelers can lounge by the pool or stroll to Palm Cove Beach for island relaxation, creating their own personal paradise experience

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Elysium The Drift Apartment provides a peaceful Palm Cove retreat surrounded by tropical landscapes. Guests relax by the outdoor pool, enjoy meals at two on-site restaurants, and browse the shopping options without leaving the property.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Elysium The Drift Apartment is in Palm Cove, a neighborhood in Cairns. Vie Spa Palm Cove and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Clifton Village Shopping Centre and Smithfield Shopping Centre. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Tanks Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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2 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach
    Palm Cove Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Macalister Range National Park
    Macalister Range National Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade
    Cairns Esplanade
    23 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station
    21 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nu Nu Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Kewarra Village Takeaway
    7 min drive
  • Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Il Chiosco
    10 min drive
  • Tuk Tuk by the Sea
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [26 Veivers Road]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 12.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 80 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 12.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 12980415

Frequently asked questions

Does Elysium The Drift Apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elysium The Drift Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Elysium The Drift Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Elysium The Drift Apartment located?

Located in Palm Cove, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. Macalister Range National Park and Clifton Village Shopping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Elysium The Drift Apartment Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of booking and information for access. Clean, private and very well-equipped unit. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Unit was well presented and the pool is great. What I liked best was the air conditioning which was brilliant and the best I've felt anywhere in coping with the extreme humidity days when they occur.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great apartment. Everything included was all that we needed for a great weekend. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in a great location, very close to everything but our room looked very tired. There were fake flowers everywhere, which made the room look very cheap. Plus there was no chopping board even though there was a kitchen. It made cooking with two kids very hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment but pool one of the key reasons I booked it and it was not heated and very cold. Too cold to swim in 25 degree weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful and the location was handy to the beach and restaurants. The view from the balcony over the grounds and pool was beautiful. Although very cold the pool is stunning and very relaxing to pull up a deck chair and relax. The apartment we were given was on the third level and quite a walk from the elevator which is a drama when you have three kids wanting to go to the pool and beach and back multiple times a day. The kitchen facilities would be ok to cook for one to two people but not a family. Everything was satisfactory for what we paid except for one detail - the master bed smelt like sweat. The linen looked clean so the smell must be coming from the mattress. I had to spray perfume just so I could go to sleep because laying there thinking I was laying in another persons sweat was very uncomfortable for me. I would suggest a waterproof mattress protector to contain the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool with the kids and the room was nice and spacious. The location was great too close to lovely cafes and restaurants and not a long walk to the beach and kids park.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sian

Great resort but careful who you book with.

Imagine Drift Is an amazing family friendly resort with privately owned rooms that are managed/let by a variety of agents. This room was let via Elysium, the resort next door. The resort has a fabulous pool area that caters for all ages. The location is incredible with only steps to the beach, and a huge range of restaurants and cafes. The room was un-renovated and not clean. There was open good in the cupboard and the dishes unwashed. The shower curtain was moldy and disgusting, and you couldn’t shower without it touching you. We would stay at Drift again, but be sure to book through the resort itself and the staff are supper helpful. They can point you in the direction of an updated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to beach and restaurants. The 2 bedrooms were great, however the 2nd bed had wheels so it kept on moving and wasn’t great for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top manager

Sharyon was very helpful and went out of her way to make this a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price and room. But no wifi is let us down. Check in and out is different building is not convinience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel next to The Beach and with a nice pool

Nice Hotel Nextum to The Beach and with a nice Pool. Room / Appartement is good for 4 People with a Nice balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel close to the beach

Issues 1. Design of the rooms for two couples in two double beds that were only separated by frosted sliding glass did not provide any sort of privacy. 2. Very dated, paint work and general condition of items were old and clunky. 3. Water leak from water garden and rock pool resulted in large stagnate pool of water below our unit that resulted in unpleasant smell in the area of building 4 and the bbq area. 4. Lack of cutlery, only 2 forks for 4 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

whiskers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Everything was nice and close Cairns only 30 minute drive. Palm cove had all I needed accommodation was great huge apartment pool also big area nice and secluded. Very private and everyone adhered to no noise policy after 2230. Definately will go back for another get away.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"This is not a hotel"

This is a self serviced appartments it was over priced for lack of service and location. Very bad bedroom and unit layout. Pool and outdoor area was good. Could not get anything as the booking through the hotel which I did not seee on the ad "read carefully" Had to pay $5 each for a beach towel to hire after paying $590 for two nights. Through the hotel they were free if you stayed with them. Won't be staying again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome pool, great location

The pool was the highlight of this hotel. It was MASSIVE and didnt matter how many people were in there, you never felt like you were swimming on top of anyone. I loved the gardens and our room was very private. Excellent place for kids. The fishpond at reception was a real hit!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel. Not welcoming to kids.

Nice hotel good facilities. Elysium staff were lovely but you also have to deal with the Drift staff separately and they made you feel unwelcome because of your kids.
Verified

8/10 Good

Muntz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Drift - tranquil inside, close to the beach.

The Drift is a nice place, very close to the beach and the main esplanade strip if you want to grab a coffee or a meal. But it has an extensive pool complex inside, with a real rainforest feel - complete with animal chirps and squawks all night long. The pool was freezing (mid-August) but there is a communal hot tub and plenty of lounges to sunbake on. It's quiet inside, other than the constant animal noises after dark. A bit odd that you would have to pay extra for Wi-Fi, if there was any actual reception in the rooms. So you have to rely on your own 3G or 4G, which works fine, but chews up serious bandwidth if you want to watch Netflix. Our room had a DVD player, but couldn't play HD BluRay discs. Given it's 2016 it's probably about time they got updated tech, yeah? Did I mention there was no Wi-Fi reception? Would I go back there? Sure, but maybe I'd haggle over the rates a bit first.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incorrectly Advertised as BEACHFRONT APARTMENT

apartment was approximately 300 metres from the beachfront & was situated at rear of the complex with absolutely no sea views. Manager when questioned re advertising a beachfront apartment stated that the complex was beachfront but that we should have stipulated ocean views. To her credit she offered to cancel our booking which we did after arranging to stay at Elysium for ONE night only. Charge including cleaning levy for this night was $490 which I guess incorporated a cleaning fee of $230 !!! manager advised they would amend their advertising because it was confusing. A very disappointing experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022