Located in Palm Cove, a neighbourhood in Cairns, The Sebel Palm Cove is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Australian Armour and Artillery Museum and Tanks Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Village Shopping Centre and Smithfield Shopping Centre. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Rainforestation Nature Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
Macalister Range National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Redlynch Station - 19 min drive
Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Nu Nu Restaurant - 19 min walk
Palm Cove Tavern - 16 min walk
Kuranda Hotel - 31 min drive
The Bluewater Tavern - 12 min drive
Burger Inn - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does The Sebel Palm Cove have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sebel Palm Cove?
As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sebel Palm Cove on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Sebel Palm Cove pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Sebel Palm Cove?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Sebel Palm Cove?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sebel Palm Cove?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Does The Sebel Palm Cove provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AUD 22 per person applies.
Where is The Sebel Palm Cove located?
Located in Palm Cove, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Back Shot Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Buchan Point and Palm Cove Jetty are also within 10 minutes.
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.
The Sebel Palm Cove Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We live locally in Cairns & we were so surprised this place was hidden away at Palm Cove its a beautiful hotel and rooms are so clean reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible stay, was just like home, the staff were kind, amazing and super helpful 💜
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
A
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was such a beautiful property with stunning view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paul
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Recently renovated, beautifully clean and good ammenities. Easy walk to Palm Cove shops and beach. Nice and quiet at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Shane
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Reception team at the Sebel Palm Cove Resort were really accommodating during our time here.
Definitely recommend 👌 this place to stay.
We stayed in a 1 bedroom Self contained apartment which suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Dakota
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Gerald
25 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pool was very handy for Mornings/
Staff very helpful- prompt maintenance to small problems
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Grace
28 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Perfect getaway! Spacious room! Can’t thank enough to that someone who found my card and leaving it in the reception. A safe place indeed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marie
15 September 2022
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing special about the property one of the fans in the room didn't work and the amenities weren't that great. Hand n body lotion jars were empty
The outlook from the balcony is priceless.
The room is extremely tired, the bed was unbelievably uncomfortable and we had to sleep on the lounge instead? There was no fly screens on any windows so we couldn’t keep them open?
This was a special 60th birthday surprise and let itself down big time.
This cost me a small fortune to boot….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sarah
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
We were three families with kids (children ages 8-17) staying in separate apartments. The pool was nice, and the staff was friendly. However, you would definitely need a car if you're staying here. There's no bar or restaurant, there's not even a vending machine to purchase a drink or a snack. It's NOT a five-minute walk down to the nearest shop, despite what anyone tells you (especially not in the heat with kids). The apartments feel quite remote and apart from some DVD's and board games, there's really not much for kids to do or explore in the evening.
Also, could have been the time of the year (Jan) but despite the aircon being on 24/7, there was a lingering musty/mildewy smell in the bedroom/bed, plus one of the aircon's kept leaking quite a lot of water. The surrounding area was very quiet, almost like a sleepy seaside resort for retirees, so if that's your thing - then this is the place for you. If not, I would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Morgan
30 May 2022
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely not “sebel” standard. Rooms are a great size but are dated, and had better days. Seems to be “quick” cleaned as there was alot of dirt/dust/rubbish jammed down areas such as the washing machine. Our sink leaked- attempted to contact reception on 4 occasions and no one got back to us. No cafe etc on site so byo food unless you plan to eat out the entire time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Norm
27 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Shannon
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious apartment with great style and function. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Only feature missing is would have liked to have locks on balcony screens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a studio apartment which was well appointed and spacious. The one thing I missed was mot having our own laundry and the common laundry down stairs was dated and not as clean as I would have liked.
The pool area and barbecue facility was good although the pool probably needs a resurface but it was clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ashleigh
5 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rooms have a modern feel. Convenient free parking at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a quiet and clean location - was able to relax and enjoy the area. Thank you
Very modern and clean room. Extremely spacious and looked exactly like the photos. The accommodation was a bit further back from the restaurants and beach but it was a nice walk after dinner. Would definitely stay there again.
Studio w/ Kitchenette was avsolutely perfect! Clean, modern, and all the cooking and cleaning utensils I need for my 6 day stay. Washer & dryer in the unit was a plus. Bathroom had a tub and shower with separated toilet, like you get in fancy hotels. This room made my stay even more pleasurable and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kohappy
22 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The studio has everything you will need on your stay. The room was very clean. Everything was modern and comfy. The washer and dryer in the unit was a pleasant surprise. The kitchenette had a fridge, stove, microwaves, and all the plates and utensils, and even cookware that you need. The bathroom is like what you would get in a fancy hotel suite. It’s actually bigger than my one bedroom apartment back home. I ended up adding 3 extra days here because I love the studio so much. The location is not close to Cairns city center, but Palm Cove is a beautiful little area in itself. If you want a peace and quiet and to to get away from all the city “action”, then this place is perfect.
The 3BR apartment was nice and new. For a family of 8, they only 2 small sauce pans, we had to go out and buy a pot. During our stay, there was a black out and the AC was over working so water was dripping and dishwasher stopped working. Other than those small issues. We we’re happy with our stay.
Property interior was in top form, super nice that we had music playing when we entered - was a nice touch. Hotel staff on deck was very helpful - the manager Emil Gan was very friendly and accommodating in terms of pointing us out things to do, places to go and what food options to eat.
Everything was in order and apartment was spotless, really great!