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The 10 Best Motels in Palm Cove, Australia

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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.

Excellent location and the cafe was brilliant

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8.7
Fabulous
441 reviews
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£140
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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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Motels that guests love in Palm Cove

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 88 reviews
    Lovely apartment. Extremely clean and very comfortable. Beautiful view overlooking the lagoon pool. The apartment is well located and an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Appreciated the little details such as good coffee, milk, pack of timtams, umbrellas and washing powder. Also very nice toiletries. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
    Christine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £368.25
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,138 reviews
    A well appointed apartment, if a little sparsely decorated. Pool is amazing. Location could not have been better - sensational spot. Fast wifi if you need it. Bottle shop across the road, and gym in the hotel are great. Free parking in numbered spot is great.
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews
    Our Hostess Rachel was very welcoming and accommodating. The room was pristine clean, well set out, good coffee, pool and beautiful garden views from balcony, fans and air con.
    Kellie
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 203 reviews
    Spacious; comfortable; free parking; access to pool; bbq; big balcony
    Richards
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews
    Great location. Well equipped with everything you need. Loved that the apartment was light and airy. Had a balcony with comfortable seating to relax and unwind. Lovely clean pool and outdoor spa. Great restaurants with good coffee right next door.
    D
    Deb
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £204.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,054 reviews
    Fantastic location - Included breakfast - Pool - Free parking - The use of facilities before and after check in/out
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 102 reviews
    The location is across the road from the flagged beach, next door to the Surf Club with great food, a short walk to good coffee and local restaurants and bars. Comfortable bed, and living area. Great response from agent when we had a problem with the toaster. Easy access on arrival.
    Sharon
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 481 reviews
    The location just away from the main strip was perfect as we liked the quiet and the walk each day. The gardens curated by Sergio and Nicholas are just amazing. I also loved the daily incense that was lit. It added to the positive vibe to get these amazing smells when poolside. They have taken this motel and really tried to lift it with clever decor and beautiful feature walls. We were very comfortable.
    Katherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £368.25
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,138 reviews
    After staying 20 days at a nearby motel, we booked into a single room studio apartment for 5 days for a similar rate. The difference in the accommodation was any thing but similar. The drift apartments are by far the best accommodation we have ever stayed in at Palm Cove (we have been regular visitors for 10 yrs). We were so impressed that at the end of our 5 days we booked another 2 days in a 2 bedroom apartment over looking the pool and were even more impressed. Drift apartments are our preferred accommodation in Palm Cove.
    Bryan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £368.25
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,138 reviews
    We were delighted at the ambiance peace and tranquility The staff on the desk were pleasant and obliging The free parking and number space was a definite plus
    Norma
    Young couple