Sanctuary Palm Cove

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Kayaking
2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

Highlights

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

1 Bedroom Private Retreat

Highlights

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Yard
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 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Yard
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 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

Highlights

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

2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa

Highlights

Patio
Yard
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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Private Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Garden Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

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

Two-Bedroom Courtyard Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Clifton Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Trinity Beach - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Numi - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Underground Palm Cove - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Take Away - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Palm Cove
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon at Sanctuary Palm Cove. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with streaming services, digital channels, and DVD players
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer
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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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 8 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 125.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Palm Cove Sanctuary
Sanctuary Hotel Palm Cove
Sanctuary Palm Cove
Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel
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Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel
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Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel Palm Cove

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Palm Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sanctuary Palm Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 250 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Palm Cove?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Sanctuary Palm Cove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Sanctuary Palm Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Palm Cove hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Palm Cove Beach, Wet Tropics of Queensland, and Macalister Range National Park. Clifton Beach and Kewarra Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sanctuary Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andre Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space and privacy
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bodil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
The staff was amazing. Helped us a lot to find the best activities. Rented out nice car, advices were to go in the Rainforest and booked good snorkling tour.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Sanctuary is exactly that - a beautiful, calm and comfortable stay in paradise. Picturesque setting by the sea, comfortable, clean and spacious apartment and clean, high end facilities in and outside the apartment. We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy a few days of peace and tranquility in a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Damian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent well finished apartment , and fantastic pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful property. Built as apartment living which is a plus! Location is great. I recommend this place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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

Michael

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

Ingrid

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

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

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing private bungalow with living area - full Kitchen, comfortable bed Private - local palms and bushes louvered windows all around - rise with the bird sounds & just outside studio was a 25 meter pool ( not crowded ( you could swim laps!!) and 10 step's away Palm cove esplanade with various cozy small eateries great food and reasonable prices - gluten free punk in lasagne - at surf club a 10 looking out at the quiet and scenic ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda Joy

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

Shadi

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Bekele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice, clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Elton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place to stay in Palm Cove
Our second visit and amazing accomodation plus the absolute best front of house service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sanctuary is a wonderful place to stay. The apartments are spacious, the grounds lovely and very well kept and the pool is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So well looked after and apartment and facilities were fab
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful but yet a close walk to the Esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Jasmine

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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, well-maintained property. Managers were very friendly & helpful. Would gladly return for another stay & happily recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beutiful surroundings.