Sanctuary Palm Cove

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Serene escape in lush tropical paradise

Surrounded by lush forest and tropical gardens, this serene retreat offers spacious, modern apartments with private entries. Enjoy a tranquil pool area with stunning views, and unwind in the comfort of your well-equipped, luxurious apartment.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern outdoor patio with a glass door leading to a room, surrounded by greenery and metal furniture.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a glass backsplash, and a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs.

1 Bedroom Private Retreat

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery through large windows.

2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa

  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with a gas stove, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 176 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden Area

  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located on the beach, Sanctuary Palm Cove is in Palm Cove, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Tanks Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Rainforestation Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cairns Botanic Gardens and Kuranda Koala Gardens. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove, QLD, 4879

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.
    Palm Cove Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coral reef with various coral formations and clear turquoise water.
    Macalister Range National Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palm Cove Jetty
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Back Shot Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Buchan Point
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Nu Nu Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Palm Cove Tavern
    12 min walk
  • The Bluewater Tavern
    11 min drive
  • Burger Inn
    9 min drive
  • Palm Cove Surf Club
    3 min walk

About this property

Sanctuary Palm Cove

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • Near Palm Cove Beach, Sanctuary Palm Cove provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Active travellers 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, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • A computer station, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 50-inch HDTVs with streaming services, digital channels and DVD players
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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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?

Checkout 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?

This family-friendly Cairns hotel is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Jetty and Palm Cove Beach. Back Shot Beach and Buchan Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sanctuary Palm Cove Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property and perfect location for a family getaway. The team were so friendly and the property had everything we needed as a family of 5 with teenage kids. The area is beautiful and the cafes and restaurants on our door step made life so easy. Thanks for having us, we will definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoy the stay, staffs are friendly, good locati
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was always clean and the staff was always friendly and helpful with all the questions we had!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exceptionally clean and well maintained, with a great pool and BBQ area. The property is close to great cafes and restaurants. The staff were friendly and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good sized accomodation, super friendly staff owners, easy car hire w no hidden extras. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, well stocked kitchen, close to restaurants but quiet. Property managers quick to respond to queries. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and value for money. Apartments are spacious and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Always friendly staff, lovely large apartment and close to the beach and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was clean, lots of space and the private pool was a hit with the children
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was excellent the receptionist was amazing. Everything was so lovely and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great apartment in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent well finished apartment , and fantastic pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Plenty of space and privacy
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely apartment and beautiful grounds. Close to everything but quiet and private.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The 3 bedroom villa with private pool was one of the highlights on our month long tour of Australia. The hotel staff were extremely kind and helpful (we unexpectedly arrived after check in time - denoted as 6pm on Expedia, but 5:30pm is the actual close. No worries as staff had arranged a very easy alternate check in method). The space in the villa was huge, the kitchen and pantry full of helpful item, the grounds were immaculate and full of flora and fauna. Just breathtaking. We'd travel back to Palm Cove just to stay at the Sanctuary!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was absolutely tremendous. The accommodations were fantastic, the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about what to do and when, and the grounds themselves were beautiful. The wildlife around, being close to the beach etc. As we stated to the host, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Family Vacation Spot!

Beautiful apartments tucked away just off the Esplanade, easy walk to shops and restaurants and easy 5min drive to Coles for supplies. Rooms were perfectly suited for 4 adults and 2 children family vacation. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Grounds were lovely and the pool was really great for the kids! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025