Title: Elysium The Drift Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=12980415&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elysium The Drift Apartment Travelers can lounge by the pool or stroll to Palm Cove Beach for island relaxation, creating their own personal paradise experience ## Photo gallery for Elysium The Drift Apartment ![Exterior - Elysium The Drift Apartment (Palm Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/58dd28fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 Queen Studio Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV - Elysium The Drift Apartment (Palm Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/477324f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Elysium The Drift Apartment (Palm Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/f330a81a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 Queen Studio Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished - Elysium The Drift Apartment (Palm Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/a72d3482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 Queen Studio Suite | Lobby - Elysium The Drift Apartment (Palm Cove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/40407d77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 22 - Dec 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 23 - Dec 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=12980415&PinnedHotelID=12980415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View ![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/ec92f3e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Full-sized fridge/freezer Dishwasher - 1227 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony ![Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12990000/12980500/12980415/4c27760a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Full-sized fridge/freezer Dishwasher - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a hair salon and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge). You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and smoke-free property - Tour/ticket information, a lift and barbecues Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as WiFi and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - 2 restaurants - 3 coffee shops/cafes ### Things to do - Gym - Outdoor pool - Shopping ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Living room - Outdoor pool - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Hair salon - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (weekly) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Separate dining area - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Elysium Drift Apartment Elysium Drift Palm Cove Elysium Drift Elysium The Drift Palm Cove Elysium The Drift Apartment Hotel Elysium The Drift Apartment Palm Cove Elysium The Drift Apartment Hotel Palm Cove ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elysium The Drift Apartment have a pool? ### Is Elysium The Drift Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Elysium The Drift Apartment? ### What time is check-in at Elysium The Drift Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Elysium The Drift Apartment? ### Does Elysium The Drift Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Elysium The Drift Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Elysium The Drift Apartment Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne 10 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ease of booking and information for access. Clean, private and very well-equipped unit. Excellent location ##### Yvonne Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, great apartment. Everything included was all that we needed for a great weekend. Thankyou ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### M 17 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great apartment but pool one of the key reasons I booked it and it was not heated and very cold. Too cold to swim in 25 degree weather. ##### M Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 14 Apr 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good value and great location. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Sian 9 Sept 2018 #### Great resort but careful who you book with. 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. ##### Sian Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Top manager Sharyon was very helpful and went out of her way to make this a nice stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good price and room. But no wifi is let us down. Check in and out is different building is not convinience. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### jackie, francfort 23 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice Hotel next to The Beach and with a nice pool 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mick, Brisbane Qld 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. ##### Mick Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### whiskers, launceston Tasmania 30 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great spot 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. ##### whiskers ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 12 Apr 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### "This is not a hotel" 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. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Belinda, Sydney 24 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome pool, great location 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! ##### Belinda ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike, S 18 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Nice hotel. Not welcoming to kids. 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. ##### Mike ### 8/10 Good #### Muntz, Melbourne, VIC 13 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Drift - tranquil inside, close to the beach. 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. ##### Muntz ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 3 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incorrectly Advertised as BEACHFRONT APARTMENT 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. 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