Palm Cove Tropic Apartments
8.3 out of 10 from 320 reviewsPalm Cove
Full kitchen · 51–82 m² · Sleeps 4
from €119 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Palm Cove
9 stays · 5 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments · from €119/night
Aparthotels and serviced apartments are well suited to Palm Cove, a small beach town north of Cairns that Wikipedia says is the location of many resorts and apartments. A kitchen and a separate living area make a week by the sea easier for families and groups. If you are weighing the formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.
9 stays
Where to stay in Palm Cove
Williams Esplanade
- first-time visitors
- families
- beach holidays
Wikipedia says Palm Cove has many cafés, bars and restaurants, and Wikivoyage says dining lines the beach. Wikivoyage also says Palm Cove is compact and that you can reach the beach and shops on foot from almost any accommodation there.
Stays in or near Williams Esplanade
- Palm Cove Tropic Apartments · about 200 m away
- Sanctuary Palm Cove · about 900 m away
- The Reef Retreat · about 200 m away
- Oasis at Palm Cove · about 300 m away
Buchan Point and the jetty
- walking
- coastal trails
Wikipedia says the long sandy beach gives way to a rocky headland around Buchan Point in the north of the suburb, and that Palm Cove sits between the Northern Beaches Leisure Trail to the south and the Wangetti Trail to the north.
Stays in or near Buchan Point and the jetty
- Sanctuary Palm Cove · about 400 m away
- The Reef Retreat · about 1.1 km away
- Paradise On The Beach Resort · about 700 m away
- Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa · about 1.2 km away
Clifton Beach
- everyday shopping
- long stays
- cyclists
Wikivoyage says Palm Cove is immediately adjacent to the residential suburb of Clifton Beach and that a walking and cycling track links the two, taking around half an hour. Wikipedia says the nearest shopping centre to Palm Cove is at Clifton Beach, which makes it useful if you are staying for weeks and want more than convenience stores.
Trinity Beach
- families
- residential feel
- long stays
Trinity Beach lies south of Palm Cove and is the location of the nearest government primary school, according to Wikipedia. Wikipedia lists Smithfield, further south, as the location of the nearest government secondary school.
Getting around Palm Cove
Wikipedia says the closest major airport is Cairns International Airport to the south, and that the only direct route to Palm Cove is along the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Mossman. Cairns Airport says private shuttle bus operators serve the airport, and Wikivoyage describes the trip from Cairns as around a half-hour taxi ride, with the Cairns local bus service running to Palm Cove about every half hour.
Within the village, Wikivoyage says Palm Cove is easy to walk around, and Wikipedia lists facilities for bicycle and scooter hire and says buses link Palm Cove to nearby suburbs. Wikivoyage points out that reef tours leave from Cairns or Port Douglas, so staying at Palm Cove adds travel time on those days.
Living in Palm Cove for longer
Wikipedia says Palm Cove has three convenience stores, a post office, a pharmacy and many cafés, bars and restaurants, with the nearest shopping centre at Clifton Beach, and Wikivoyage says the supermarkets in the village are small. Wikipedia also notes there are no schools in Palm Cove.
Wikivoyage lists jet ski hire and swimming, and says there is a pub in the centre of town. If you are relocating for work, see serviced apartments for relocation.
When to visit Palm Cove
Wikipedia gives the climate as tropical, with an average summer temperature between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius and an average winter temperature between 14 and 26 degrees. Wikivoyage notes that the beach is patrolled and has stinger nets in season.
Wikipedia says Arlington Reef shelters the inshore waters, creating relatively calm water between the reef and the beach. Check local conditions and stinger-net information before you plan swimming.
Wikipedia describes Palm Cove as a suburb of Cairns in Far North Queensland, with a long sandy beach along most of its seafront. Wikivoyage calls it a tourist-oriented beach town about 30 minutes' drive north of Cairns, and Wikipedia says it is named after the palm trees that line the beach. For the neighbouring areas, see Cairns, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas.
Long-stay tips for Palm Cove
Of the 9 properties here, 6 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 4 include some form of housekeeping. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
9 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 60 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Palm Cove
We checked prices for 6 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €119 per night, the median €151 and the highest €258. The cheapest at that time was Palm Cove Tropic Apartments. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Australia
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mooloolaba and Perth.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €90–€119 | 1 |
| €120–€149 | 2 |
| €150–€179 | 2 |
| €240–€269 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Palm Cove?
Most visitors stay near Williams Esplanade for the beach, restaurants and walkability. Clifton Beach suits longer stays because of its shopping centre, and Trinity Beach is a more residential alternative to the south.
How far is Palm Cove from Cairns?
Wikivoyage says it is about 30 minutes' drive north of Cairns and describes a half-hour taxi ride. Wikipedia says the only direct route is the Captain Cook Highway.
Is there public transport to Palm Cove?
Wikivoyage says the Cairns local bus service runs to Palm Cove about every half hour, and Wikipedia says buses link Palm Cove with nearby suburbs.
Can you swim at Palm Cove all year?
Wikivoyage says the beach is patrolled and has stinger nets in season, so check the local stinger-net information before swimming.
How many aparthotels are there in Palm Cove?
We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Palm Cove.
How much does an aparthotel in Palm Cove cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €119 to €258 per night, with a median of €151.
Do aparthotels in Palm Cove have kitchens?
9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Palm Cove have a washing machine?
6 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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