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Sanctuary Palm Cove

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Kayaking
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
1 Bedroom Private Retreat | Terrace/patio
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Palm Cove Beach
    5 min walk
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove
    3 min drive
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre
    3 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area | Terrace/patio

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Private Retreat

1 Bedroom Private Retreat

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 160 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 176 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa | Private kitchen

2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Private Retreat

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Private Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Queen Garden Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cairns

A luxury stay in Cairns awaits you at Sanctuary Palm Cove. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Vie Spa Palm Cove. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and private pools. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Palm Cove hotel include Wet Tropics of Queensland and Macalister Range National Park.

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 5 min walk
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 3 min drive
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kewarra Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 17 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Sanctuary Palm Cove offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sanctuary Palm Cove. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Cairns hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Sanctuary Palm Cove offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 5-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 250
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours or on the weekend must contact this property 24 hours prior the arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 125.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 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.

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 125.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children aged 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Palm Cove Sanctuary
Sanctuary Hotel Palm Cove
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Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel
Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel Palm Cove
Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Sanctuary Palm Cove offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Yep, Sanctuary Palm Cove has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Yep, Sanctuary Palm Cove is a short 5-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Sanctuary Palm Cove have a pool?

Sanctuary Palm Cove has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Sanctuary Palm Cove a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sanctuary Palm Cove.

Is Sanctuary Palm Cove family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sanctuary Palm Cove is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

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

Are pets allowed at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sanctuary Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 285 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, big apartment. Bed linen and bath towels past their time. No towels and linen change for 6 days. Long walks to everywhere. No coffee capsules provided, as advertised. Check out strictly at 10.am. Maintenance being carried out, with generators, pruning and pool closures for cleaning while guests are in residence.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly staff, lovely large apartment and close to the beach and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palm Cove stay
Lovely quiet area of Palm Cove, friendly staff, walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach and bars. Spacious apartment with everything included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay for our family of 6. Rooms are spacious, luxurious and well appointed. The property is vast and you rarely see other guests which adds to the privacy feeling. The spa wasn’t working due to a recent weather event. Other than that, everything was excellent. The family that owns/manages the property were friendly and attentive. A logical stay in Palm Cove. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retreat
Beautiful secluded studio 22, rainforest outlook next to the pool. Huge spa bath. Just a short walk to cafes, bars and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Noble Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean property run by a family business. Fantastic rooms excellent service and even have car hire available on the property. Close to the beach and all the restaurants in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was just like the pictures - beautiful and clean. Only thing we would have liked to add is cleaning services. We were there for 4 nights but apparently they provide free cleaning only after a week of stay. For beach days with sand in the bathrooms etc a more frequent cleaning would really help
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda Joy

Travelled with partner
Lovely property especially the pond with all the water lilies. Excellent security and great proximity to the beach, pier and esplanade.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent the receptionist was amazing. Everything was so lovely and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family running the property made the stay so easy - they supported an early check in and late check out and were always on hand to answer any questions. The pool is fantastic and the grounds are well looked after. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite. It was large, private, clean and had all the conveniences we needed. The TV was huge - great for watching a movie in down time. The hot water was a little unreliable at times, but given the hot days whilst there it didn’t really bother us. Although it did not bother us, some couples may not appreciate the ‘open’ bathroom and the lack of personal privacy. The pool is large and well maintained. And the tropical gardens are beautiful and lush. Palm Cove is so walkable and offers many lovely dining options. We would happily stay at this property again should the opportunity arise in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and lovely spacious apartment. Close to the beach and the shops. Undercover parking, lift access, security gates and really friendly management. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked absolutely everything. - Gerhard Jnr very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely quiet and serene property. Easily accessible to all restaurants and facilities of palm cove. I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Studio apartment was lovely spacious, clean, comfortable. The grounds/ gardens are lovely and the hosts/staff were helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay, everything was perfect, nice place near to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu Deman

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with beautiful garden surrounds! The apartment was very spacious, clean and great for families! We loved the leafy view, whilst also being very close to the beach and restaurants. The pool was completely shaded, quite large and quiet for most of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best!
You know the type of place that you don't want to review because you are afraid that everyone will find out about your secret? Even so, I feel compelled to write this because they did such a great job. The property itself is tastefully constructed; about 20 units in 3 buildings (plenty of parking), nestled in the forest next to a lagoon with waterlilies and a charming wooden bridge. (A 2-minute walk to the very fine esplanade, which is a great place to hang out and get dinner your first night). My unit was on the 2nd floor, and I felt that I was living in a tree house, because all I could see (the living area is entirely windowed) was lush forest - palms, eucalyptus and ferns. (And could hear the delightful calls and chirping of birds). The property has a gorgeous, long, and rectangular pool (with attached spa and shallow wading areas) which I swam in every day. The apartment itself was huge, fully equipped (I cooked almost every meal) and comfortable. Finally, the property manager was gracious, kind, informative and generous with their time. They really improved my stay with great advice about the area. 10 out of 10 -- I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023