Beachfront hotels in Palm Cove

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Palm Cove. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Resort. Located directly on the beach, Peppers Beach Club is a luxury resort in Palm Cove, offering elegant rooms, great leisure facilities and a fantastic spa pool in a tropical garden setting. WiFi and in-house movies are included. Peppers Beach Club and Spa is now providing guests with access to the latest release movies with two latest release movie channels and a designated children’s movie channel. Choose between comfortable guest rooms or the larger suites which have a separate living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. All units have a balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean, pools or gardens. Facilities at Peppers include 3 swimming pools, a tennis court and a fitness centre. The beachside restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves modern Australian cuisine. Peppers Beach Club & Spa is within easy reach of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. A great choice of day trips are available, as well as scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rainforest walks. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 275 AUD.

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• 2 Mantra Amphora Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Resort. Mantra Amphora Resort is located directly opposite the palm-fringed beach of Palm Cove. All rooms have balconies and there is a lagoon-style swimming pool for guests. The hotel rooms and self-contained apartments at Mantra Amphora offer private balconies with either garden, pool or ocean views. Guests can relax by the lagoon-style pool and the tour desk can arrange trips to local attractions. Car parking limited, subject to availability and 2.2m height restricted. Situated in one of tropical North Queensland’s most sought-after destinations, Mantra Amphora is within walking distance to a range of restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 179 AUD.

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• 3 Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Resort. The 5-star Pullman Palm Cove Resort & Spa is located on the beachfront of Palm Cove, a 25-minute drive from Cairns. It offers luxurious studios and apartments and features a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can choose from a wide range of health and beauty treatments at Vie Spa, which has outdoor verandas leading onto a man-made rain forest. Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa provides fully furnished studio rooms and apartments with spa baths and private balconies or terraces. Some apartments feature luxurious swim-outs and private plunge pools. Temple of Taste serves modern Australian cuisine in a stylish setting. The Lagoon Bar is surrounded by water features and swimming pools, and offers a large selection of beverages. Pullman Palm Cove Resort provides a great base from where guests can start exploring the Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef. Cairns Airport is only 17 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 242 AUD.

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• 4 Imagine Drift Palm Cove Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Resort. Situated in the beautiful beach side village of Palm Cove, these luxuriously appointed apartments offer comfortable accommodation with many overlooking the Coral Sea. The resort offers a stunning lagoon-style pool, manicured tropical gardens, a poolside BBQ area and a fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available in each apartment. Drift Palm Cove is a 2-minute walk from a range of shopping and dining options in Palm Cove. The location allows you to quickly access Daintree Rainforest using the Skyrail. Cairns is just 40 minutes away by bus, which stops right outside the hotel. Each of the apartments is elegantly designed and features climate controlled air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Your modern, private bathroom boasts a relaxing walk in shower. All apartments above ground floor are accessible via elevator. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 165 AUD.

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• 5 The Reef House Palm Cove - Adults Only Palm Cove, Australia

  Hotel. Boasting 3 swimming pools, 2 spas and tranquil tropical gardens, The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes is located on a beachfront in Palm Cove. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation and a variety of ways to relax. The Reef House Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and serves Mediterranean, Asian and Australian cuisine. The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes provides individually decorated rooms. Some rooms include private hot tubs or furnished verandas with views of the pool, gardens, and beaches. Guests are invited to use the Honesty Bar in the Brigadier Lounge and can enjoy free Brigadier's Punch in the evening. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 595 AUD.

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• 6 Sarayi Boutique Hotel Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Located in the heart of Palm Cove overlooking the Coral Sea, Sarayi offers spacious beachside accommodation. Sarayi Boutique Hotel is located opposite a patrolled beach and provides a great starting point for local tours to Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, which hotel staff can book for you. All air-conditioned rooms feature a 42-inch plasma-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each has a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a spa and relax with a sunset cocktail. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 152 AUD.

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• 7 Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Motel. Situated on a 5 km strip golden sand, Ellis Beach Oceanfront Bungalows features a swimming pool, children’s pool and restaurant. Each self-catering bungalow has direct beach access. Located halfway between Cairns and Port Douglas, Ellis Beach Bungalows are 5 km from Palm Cove and 30 km from Cairns Airport. Clifton Beach shopping centre is a 10-minute drive away. These spacious bungalows are located directly on the beach and include a kitchenette, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private patio with outdoor seating. Guests have access to self-service laundry facilities and coin-operated BBQs with covered seating area. Free on-site parking is provided. The general store and souvenir shop is open every day. Ellis Bar and Grill serves international cuisine, such as burgers and pizzas. Located across the street from the bungalows, it offers ocean views at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 175 AUD.

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• 8 Paradise On The Beach Resort Palm Cove, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. The tropical north's "best-kept secret", Paradise On The Beach is on the beachfront in the heart of Palm Cove, amongst lush tropical palms and giant ancient melaleuca trees. Paradise is a boutique resort of 34 studio and 1 bedroom suites. All rooms have fabulous designer décor, plasma televisions/DVD's, microwaves and full bathrooms. All have shady balconies overlooking the pool and gardens. Paradise On The Beach Resort offers great value for luxury accommodation. Tour Desk on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 145 AUD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!