Elysium The Drift Apartment provides a peaceful Palm Cove retreat surrounded by tropical landscapes. Guests relax by the outdoor pool, enjoy meals at two on-site restaurants, and browse the shopping options without leaving the property.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Pool
Parking included
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym
Laundry room
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Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [26 Veivers Road]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 12.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: AUD 80 per vehicle (one way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 12.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per day
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 12980415
Frequently asked questions
Does Elysium The Drift Apartment have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Elysium The Drift Apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Elysium The Drift Apartment?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Elysium The Drift Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 80 per vehicle applies.
Where is Elysium The Drift Apartment located?
Located in Palm Cove, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. Macalister Range National Park and Clifton Village Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 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
Reviews
7.6
Good
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The Unit was well presented and the pool is great. What I liked best was the air conditioning which was brilliant and the best I've felt anywhere in coping with the extreme humidity days when they occur.
Great location, great apartment. Everything included was all that we needed for a great weekend.
Thankyou
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in a great location, very close to everything but our room looked very tired. There were fake flowers everywhere, which made the room look very cheap. Plus there was no chopping board even though there was a kitchen. It made cooking with two kids very hard.
The grounds were beautiful and the location was handy to the beach and restaurants. The view from the balcony over the grounds and pool was beautiful. Although very cold the pool is stunning and very relaxing to pull up a deck chair and relax. The apartment we were given was on the third level and quite a walk from the elevator which is a drama when you have three kids wanting to go to the pool and beach and back multiple times a day. The kitchen facilities would be ok to cook for one to two people but not a family. Everything was satisfactory for what we paid except for one detail - the master bed smelt like sweat. The linen looked clean so the smell must be coming from the mattress. I had to spray perfume just so I could go to sleep because laying there thinking I was laying in another persons sweat was very uncomfortable for me. I would suggest a waterproof mattress protector to contain the smell.
We enjoyed the pool with the kids and the room was nice and spacious. The location was great too close to lovely cafes and restaurants and not a long walk to the beach and kids park.
Imagine Drift Is an amazing family friendly resort with privately owned rooms that are managed/let by a variety of agents. This room was let via Elysium, the resort next door. The resort has a fabulous pool area that caters for all ages. The location is incredible with only steps to the beach, and a huge range of restaurants and cafes. The room was un-renovated and not clean. There was open good in the cupboard and the dishes unwashed. The shower curtain was moldy and disgusting, and you couldn’t shower without it touching you.
We would stay at Drift again, but be sure to book through the resort itself and the staff are supper helpful. They can point you in the direction of an updated room.
Great location, close to beach and restaurants.
The 2 bedrooms were great, however the 2nd bed had wheels so it kept on moving and wasn’t great for kids.
Nice Hotel Nextum to The Beach and with a nice Pool.
Room / Appartement is good for 4 People with a Nice balcony.
jackie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mick
6 Aug 2017
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel close to the beach
Issues
1. Design of the rooms for two couples in two double beds that were only separated by frosted sliding glass did not provide any sort of privacy.
2. Very dated, paint work and general condition of items were old and clunky.
3. Water leak from water garden and rock pool resulted in large stagnate pool of water below our unit that resulted in unpleasant smell in the area of building 4 and the bbq area.
4. Lack of cutlery, only 2 forks for 4 people.
Everything was nice and close Cairns only 30 minute drive. Palm cove had all I needed accommodation was great huge apartment pool also big area nice and secluded. Very private and everyone adhered to no noise policy after 2230. Definately will go back for another get away.
This is a self serviced appartments it was over priced for lack of service and location.
Very bad bedroom and unit layout. Pool and outdoor area was good.
Could not get anything as the booking through the hotel which I did not seee on the ad "read carefully"
Had to pay $5 each for a beach towel to hire after paying $590 for two nights.
Through the hotel they were free if you stayed with them.
Won't be staying again.
The pool was the highlight of this hotel. It was MASSIVE and didnt matter how many people were in there, you never felt like you were swimming on top of anyone.
I loved the gardens and our room was very private. Excellent place for kids. The fishpond at reception was a real hit!
Nice hotel good facilities. Elysium staff were lovely but you also have to deal with the Drift staff separately and they made you feel unwelcome because of your kids.
The Drift is a nice place, very close to the beach and the main esplanade strip if you want to grab a coffee or a meal. But it has an extensive pool complex inside, with a real rainforest feel - complete with animal chirps and squawks all night long. The pool was freezing (mid-August) but there is a communal hot tub and plenty of lounges to sunbake on. It's quiet inside, other than the constant animal noises after dark.
A bit odd that you would have to pay extra for Wi-Fi, if there was any actual reception in the rooms. So you have to rely on your own 3G or 4G, which works fine, but chews up serious bandwidth if you want to watch Netflix. Our room had a DVD player, but couldn't play HD BluRay discs. Given it's 2016 it's probably about time they got updated tech, yeah? Did I mention there was no Wi-Fi reception?
Would I go back there? Sure, but maybe I'd haggle over the rates a bit first.
apartment was approximately 300 metres from the beachfront & was situated at rear of the complex with absolutely no sea views. Manager when questioned re advertising a beachfront apartment stated that the complex was beachfront but that we should have stipulated ocean views. To her credit she offered to cancel our booking which we did after arranging to stay at Elysium for ONE night only. Charge including cleaning levy for this night was $490 which I guess incorporated a cleaning fee of $230 !!!
manager advised they would amend their advertising because it was confusing.
A very disappointing experience.