Palm Cove (Queensland)
A family favourite in Palm Cove, with multi-bedroom guest rooms & suites facing refreshing lagoon pools. Rooms are done in blue & white tones; the best suites have terraces with hot tubs or plunge pools. Facilities include a tennis court, spa, restaurant & swim-up pool bar. Steps from the beach.
Palm Cove (Queensland)
A collection of modern, multi-bedroom apartments close to popular Palm Cove Beach. Set around three swimming pools, these stylish apartments have up to four bedrooms, plus spacious kitchens, sitting rooms & balconies. There's a chic restaurant, a dedicated wedding chapel and a soothing spa.
Palm Cove (Queensland)
A gem of a boutique hotel in Palm Cove, with a decades-long history of warm hospitality. Elegant guest rooms, suites & villas are adults-only, and many boast four-posters & whirlpool tubs. The leafy grounds are home to a spa, two pools, a restaurant & a bar for lively happy hour gatherings.
A wonderful seaside destination for keen beachgoers of all ages, Palm Cove boasts a number of excellent accommodation options, as well as a burgeoning crop of eateries, bars and shops.
Just north of Cairns, on the spectacular eastern coast of Queensland, sits Palm Cove. Our pick of the best places to stay in Palm Cove includes a family-friendly hotel as well as a collection of superb private apartments — all clustered around swimming pools and steps from the sand.
Palm Cove’s main draw is undoubtedly its big, beautiful beach. Take scenic strolls and swims, or hone your sailing, kayaking and snorkelling skills with family and friends. Spot dolphins and turtles in clear, shallow waters, or head further out to dive amidst dazzling corals. Outdoorsy explorers can also look inland to the Kuranda National Park for wildlife encounters, challenging hikes and mountain bike rides.
Day trips to Cairns also come highly recommended for excellent shopping at boutiques owned by up-and-coming Australian designers, fantastic fare at hip eateries, and some great golf. Palm Cove is a brilliant base for those eager to unwind beachside, yet within easy reach of the city’s many amenities. Expect the best places to stay in Palm Cove to be very busy in the summer months — book your holiday well in advance!
Kat's top tip: Take your swimming gear to cool off at various spots on the Behana Gorge Walking Trail, and keep an eye out for kangaroos on paths through the Mt Whitfield Conservation Park. There are so many brilliant walking routes in the area around Palm Cove!
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