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Sanctuary Palm Cove

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Front of property
Dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Macalister Range National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1496 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Private Retreat | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

1 Bedroom Private Retreat

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1496 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 1894 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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

One Bedroom Private Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

  • 1776 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

With a stay at Sanctuary Palm Cove in Cairns (Palm Cove), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Palm Cove Beach and Wet Tropics of Queensland. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Vie Spa Palm Cove and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Macalister Range National Park.

What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Macalister Range National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 24 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Macrossan Street - 35 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kewarra Village Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Il Chiosco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk by the Sea - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

Sanctuary Palm Cove offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private patios. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Sanctuary Palm Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 329 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized accomodation, super friendly staff owners, easy car hire w no hidden extras. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money. Apartments are spacious and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lovely pool. Staff were so friendly and helpful with good recommendations. Would definitely stay again ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Already planning our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! So beautiful and peaceful being surrounded by nature. Staff are great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our studio apartment was spotless and had everything in it that we needed, it even had a 210cm TV (SO BIG). The couple who oversaw "Sanctuary Resort" were both delightful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Would we go back? Absolutely!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, lots of space and the private pool was a hit with the children
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needs attention , a little dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful and tranquil escape. Everything was beautifully maintained, clean and very comfortable. Staff were friendly, approachable and helpful. Highly recommend staying at Sanctuary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property!! Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, close to the beach and shops/restaurants but private and quiet. Had a large, heated pool, which we made very good use of. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Bekele

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful place! Front desk people were so kind and helpful! The place truly is a sanctuary in the middle of the rain forest and true to the pictures that are posted. Every studio or apartment is nested in luscious green surroundings and make you feel like you are in the middle of the rain forest! What a feeling. Pool is amazing and access to the esplanade for a walk on the beach and shops is just across the street. Very convenient! Amenities and space was well cared for and clean. Would return and rebook here. Enjoy your stay… they make you feel like a vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything 10 out of 10
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment and beautiful grounds. Close to everything but quiet and private.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025