Elysium The Drift Apartment

4.0 star property
Palm Cove hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Exterior
2 Queen Studio Suite | Living area
2 Queen Studio Suite
1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Hair salon

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room

Room options

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Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
26 Vievers Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palm Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 23 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 19 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Elysium The Drift Apartment

When visiting Cairns, Elysium The Drift Apartment is a great choice to consider. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. There are 3 coffee shops/cafes, a fitness center, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AUD 80 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 12.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 35.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 12980415

Also known as

Elysium Drift Apartment
Elysium Drift Palm Cove
Elysium Drift
Elysium The Drift Palm Cove
Elysium The Drift Apartment Hotel
Elysium The Drift Apartment Palm Cove
Elysium The Drift Apartment Hotel Palm Cove

Frequently asked questions

Does Elysium The Drift Apartment offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elysium The Drift Apartment does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AUD 80 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Elysium The Drift Apartment and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Elysium The Drift Apartment also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Elysium The Drift Apartment have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Elysium The Drift Apartment like?
Elysium The Drift Apartment is a short 13-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Elysium The Drift Apartment Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ease of booking and information for access. Clean, private and very well-equipped unit. Excellent location
Yvonne, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Julie, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great apartment. Everything included was all that we needed for a great weekend. Thankyou
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
4-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
M, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
6-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value and great location.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Sian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Top manager
Sharyon was very helpful and went out of her way to make this a nice stay.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good price and room. But no wifi is let us down. Check in and out is different building is not convinience.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Mick, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

"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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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 Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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 Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
jackie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review