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Sanctuary Palm Cove

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Porch
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area | Living area | 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
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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Patio
Yard
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 | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

1 Bedroom Private Retreat

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Wonderful
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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

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

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

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden) | Terrace/patio

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

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2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa | 3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Private Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Garden Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clifton Village Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Clifton Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Kewarra Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Trinity Beach - 12 min drive - 11.0 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 near Palm Cove Beach
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 a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel Palm Cove
Sanctuary Palm Cove Hotel
Sanctuary Palm Cove Palm Cove
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. 269 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 294 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great property! Staff helpful and answered any questions we had about the area. Our apartment was excellent, very clean and roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely apartment and beautiful grounds. Close to everything but quiet and private.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We were in the area and asked to view the room a few days earlier nothing was too much trouble We changed our booking as we found there were more rooms in the apartment and at minimal cost 4 stayed there Brilliant kitchen appliances and pool area We dropped off groceries early the am of arrival the champagne and wine was put in the fridge for our arrival the staff were brilliant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

Always friendly staff, lovely large apartment and close to the beach and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

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 well finished apartment , and fantastic pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Overall was a great stay, everything was perfect, nice place near to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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

Great apartment in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Our stay was excellent the receptionist was amazing. Everything was so lovely and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

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

Rooms are nice, clean and comfortable.

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

So well looked after and apartment and facilities were fab
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Peaceful but yet a close walk to the Esplanade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

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

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

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, 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

Beutiful surroundings.

10/10

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

They were amazing very helpful and new what they were talking about when helping to arrange our adventures 10/10