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Sanctuary Palm Cove

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

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Sanctuary Palm Cove offers a relaxing retreat just steps from Palm Cove Beach. Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool, rejuvenate in the spa tub, or explore the area on rental bikes. Children have their own dedicated pool area complete with comfortable sun loungers for parents.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Garden)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

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

2 Bedroom Courtyard Villa

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Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

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Yard
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

Yard
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 176 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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  • Sleeps 6

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

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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

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2

Queen Garden Studio

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  • Sleeps 6

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Macalister Range National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 31 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso&Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Palm Cove - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Palm Cove Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Place - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

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, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A computer station, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
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

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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
  • 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
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?

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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Reviews

Sanctuary Palm Cove Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

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

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

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

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

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

Damian

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

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gerhart and staff were absolutely fantastic. Friendly and helpful. I accidently lefy my mobile phone in our studio apartment upon check out. Didn't realise it until 90 mins drive towards home. Just one phone call to the office and it was on it's way via Auspost. Thankyou to all involved. Palm Cove and North of ,is Paradise.The scenery is breathtaking and the Sanctuary Palm Cove accomodation was very pleasing. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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