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Elysium The Drift Apartment

4.0 star property

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2 Queen Studio Suite | Living area
2 Queen Studio Suite | Lobby
2 Queen Studio Suite

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2 Veivers Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Cairns

Elysium The Drift Apartment places you steps from Palm Cove Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Vie Spa Palm Cove. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and an outdoor swimming pool. .This smoke-free hotel offers a fitness centre, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and babysitting services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Palm Cove hotel, you'll be 23.3 km (14.5 mi) from Cairns Esplanade.

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Macalister Range National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 23 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 21 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 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

About this property

Elysium The Drift Apartment

There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. Elysium The Drift Apartment offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Elysium The Drift Apartment. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Elysium The Drift Apartment offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

This Cairns hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

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

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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 12980415

Property is 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

Is parking available at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Yep, Elysium The Drift Apartment has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Yep, Elysium The Drift Apartment is a short 1-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

No, there is no spa at this property. Vie Spa Palm Cove is a short 8-minute walk away.

Does Elysium The Drift Apartment have a pool?

Elysium The Drift Apartment has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Yep, Elysium The Drift Apartment has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elysium The Drift Apartment?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elysium The Drift Apartment Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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