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Melaleuca Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 Bedroom Apartment with Gardenview | Garden view
A tropical garden pathway leading to a building with a covered patio area.
Check-in/check-out kiosk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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85-93 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD, 04879
  • Place, Palm Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vie Spa Palm Cove
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Macalister Range National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom Oceanfront | Balcony

1 Bedroom Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 613 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

1 Bedroom Standard Apartment

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Apartment with Gardenview | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

1 Bedroom Apartment with Gardenview

  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT GARDEN VIEW ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Palm Cove aparthotel, you'll find Palm Cove Beach and Vie Spa Palm Cove. Macalister Range National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palm Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vie Spa Palm Cove - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Macalister Range National Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cairns Esplanade - 24 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 31 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 21 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nu Nu Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kewarra Village Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Melaleuca Resort

4-star beach aparthotel near Palm Cove Beach
As a guest of Melaleuca Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Melaleuca Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cairns aparthotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Melaleuca Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Reception hours are from 8 AM to noon on public holidays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 34 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 18 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Melaleuca Palm Cove
Melaleuca Resort
Melaleuca Resort Palm Cove
Melaleuca Hotel Palm Cove
Melaleuca Resort Palm Cove
Melaleuca Resort Aparthotel
Melaleuca Resort Aparthotel Palm Cove

Frequently asked questions

How close is Melaleuca Resort to the airport?

Melaleuca Resort is 16 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Melaleuca Resort have an airport shuttle?

Melaleuca Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of AUD 34 per person, one-way.

How close is Melaleuca Resort to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 13-minute walk from Palm Cove Beach and 3 mi (6-min drive) from Clifton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melaleuca Resort offer free breakfast?

Melaleuca Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melaleuca Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Melaleuca Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Melaleuca Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Melaleuca Resort have a pool?

Melaleuca Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Melaleuca Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Melaleuca Resort to downtown Cairns?

Melaleuca Resort is 14 mi away from Cairns.

Melaleuca Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 259 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable bedroom and living room and a great private patio looking over the pool and gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms are basic, comfortable bed the pool area is nice.Location is excellent and the best was beach views from the lounge room.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to all amenities we had a lovely day
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Amazing host , beautiful and clean , fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was amazing, just steps from the beach. The room was clean and comfortable with all the amenities we wanted for a few day's stay including clothes washer and dryer and full kitchen. The pool and pool area was beautiful. There were jets for a relaxation, nice lounge chairs and even a grill for cooking out. Would highly recommend.
Courtyard
Beach across the street
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice location, convenient and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tsuyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice hotel

Great environment and location, lovely interior, very kind manager Lisa, very nice owner, my wife and I had a wonderful and comfortable time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim Dawn Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location for the price was incredible.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Another excellent stay. Clean, quiet and a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the third time we have been to the Melaleuca and will definitely be back, it’s in a amazing central location, the rooms are clean and have everything you need, across from the beach it’s the best place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was awesome, Margaret was a lovely host, very clean , view of the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful restful view from our balcony, clean well equipped unit. Lisa welcomed us and made sure we had everything we needed. Super swimming pool
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay, even got to stay after check out time! Great position, Great staff, and great amenities within the room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed kitchen for self Catering
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, the rooms were clean and well appointed, the beds are comfortable, the manager is a delight. The pool and gardens are beautiful and well maintained. We loved watching the sun rise over the ocean from our deck.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs Angela and Mr Fernando

The apartment had everything my parents needed, frequently changed sheets and towel. My parents are elderly and they were
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, clean appartment. Friendly owners and great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Great location in centre of town, accommodation adequate but some areas/items needed upgrading. No information in apartment and every time we went to office nobody was there to arrange hire car, trips etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful garden and pool area; Beach is cross the road; walking distance to restaurants, cafes and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts were excellent, helpful and friendly. Pool setting is lovely and room was exceptionally clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property with balcony - overlooking water. I enjoyed the quiet retreat when travelling for work. Palm Cove has a range of restaurant options. Some really awful and some very tasty. Staff very welcoming and great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hosts. Very friendly and helpful Resort is perfect position opposite the beach. Great rooms and pool Highly recommend resort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location amd beautiful property. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024