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8.9

208 reviews

Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort

85-93 Williams Esplanade, Clifton Beach, 4879, Australia

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Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Melaleuca Resort

Melaleuca Resort is a 4-star retreat in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, nestled beachfront at 85-93 Williams Esplanade and just 0.4mi from the town center. Ocean views greet every stay, with sun decks, terraces, and balconies complementing comfortable interiors cooled by air conditioning and soundproof rooms. Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi pair with an outdoor swimming pool, making seaside days and evenings extra smooth.

Reviews total 208, offering a snapshot of guest impressions from this beachfront escape. The price starts from $84, inviting travelers to sample coastal Queensland without a hefty price tag.

On-site perks include private parking, a beach setting, and a long list of amenities: a tour desk, garden views, a patio and balcony for lazy mornings, kitchen facilities, and non-smoking rooms. Beach chairs and loungers, plus sun decks and terrace spaces, round out a laid-back Palm Cove experience.

Melaleuca Resort sits right on the beach in Palm Cove, Queensland, offering guests stunning ocean views from every stay. The setting is enhanced by sun decks, terraces, and balconies that pair perfectly with interiors cooled by air conditioning and soundproof rooms. Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi sweeten the seaside days, while an outdoor swimming pool invites evening swims with a view.

On-site perks lean into a relaxed coastal vibe: private parking, a beach setting, and a long list of amenities including a tour desk, garden views, a patio and balcony for lazy mornings, kitchen facilities, and non-smoking rooms. Beach chairs and loungers, plus sun decks and terrace spaces, round out the laid-back Palm Cove experience. The outdoor saltwater pool with a view is open all season, and convenient payment options include Cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Eftpos.

A range of room configurations cater to different group sizes and preferences. Options include Run Of House (non-smoking) accommodating up to 10 adults and 6 children; Room With Sea View (up to 4 adults, 3 children); Room With Partial Sea View (up to 4 adults, 3 children); and various Oceanfront and Standard layouts. Apartment choices include a 1 Bedroom, Sea View at 614 square feet (accommodating up to 10 adults and 6 children with a Double bed and a Sofa Bed), as well as other 614-square-foot apartments with garden or additional bed arrangements.

Closest airports

Cairns International Airport

11.2mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Ocean view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View in Melaleuca Resort

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

615 sqft

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Garden view

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Private Bathroom

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Apartment Sea View One Bedroom

Apartment with Garden View in Melaleuca Resort

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Apartment, Garden View

1 Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

615 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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One-Bedroom Standard Apartment in Melaleuca Resort

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Apartment

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

615 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Kitchenware

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Apartment Queen Size Bed

1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

1 Twin Bed

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Ocean Front One Bedroom

Junior Suite, Double, Sea View

1 Double Bed

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Room With Sea View

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Sea View

Room With Partial Sea View

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Partial Sea View

Standard Room

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1 Bedroom, Twin, Oceanfront

1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom, Doubleortwin, Oceanfront

1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Oceanfront

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Guest reviews

8.9

208 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Maryanne

10

April 2025

We honestly liked everything at maleluca , the position is awesome , rooms comfy and very clean , loved the pool , but most of all Lisa and her team were amazingly helpful and lovely to deal with , they treated us like family !!!! This is our new favourite place in palm cove and can’t wait to return

It’s honestly nearly impossible to find anything to complain about !!! If you are looking for a lovely place that feels like home , overlooking a beautiful pool and beach with awesome staff , this is it !

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Douglas

10

November 2024

The resort is in a fantastic location, staff are very friendly, everything worked and it was nice and clean. Undercover car parking very close to the room so didn’t have to cart luggage very far. I thought the pool was great too! It has a walk in area so you can literally walk in and out without having to grapple with ladders or steps

The venue is older and as such so are the appliances and fixtures. With older gear comes the need for maintenance. There were a couple of small maintenance jobs requiring attention but nothing which affected our stay adversely; as stated everything was in working order, just a tad old and worn (e.g. toilet cistern, Tapware stiff and most likely partially blocked with calcium build ups).

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Bronwyn

10

June 2024

Fabulous property, loved our apartment, perfect location! Located on the esplanade, right in the middle of the restaurants, cafes and other accommodation - could not be better. Views of the beautiful garden, the esplanade palm trees and the sea, so tranquil. Our apartment had everything you could need and the property owners were so helpful. We stayed for 6 nights and loved it here, so nice having kitchen facilities, a small dining table with 4 chairs, comfy couch & 2 armchairs, nice decor. Excellent having a washing machine, dryer, clothes horse and use of undercover clothes line downstairs. I really loved the balcony with 2 chairs, footstools and table, it felt private and just so relaxing sitting there with such a beautiful view. The property’s gardens are the best I’ve seen on our travels, just gorgeous, and there’s a lovely small lagoon pool with loungers and a BBQ area. I loved it!

I found the bed sheets stiff and noisy, but it didn’t bother my husband. The hairdryer was very basic, only 2 settings: hot & fast or hot & slow - needs updating!

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Bevv

8.2

August 2024

Excellent location.-Across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Sea views from mist rooms , if not all. Beautiful gardens and pool area. Apartment a good size and has all we needed. Hosts very helpful and welcoming

Our fault but didn't mention my husband's walking disability and we were 5 lots of stairs up to our room. Next time, and we'd definitely come again, we'd ask for the lower rooms. Rooms are slightly dated now maybe a revamp for a more tropical look. However good size and comfortable

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Rainer

10

March 2025

This is a great boutique resort with a personal touch and privacy, which we highly valued. It is close to the beach and close to the restaurants on the esplanade and all suites come with their designated covered parking. We loved the apartment and found it the perfect location to explore the Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Debbie

9.1

May 2025

Lovely location across from the beach. Walking distance to the wharf and lots of restaurants and spa’s for a relaxing treatment. Short drive to cairns and port Douglas however palm cove is a much nicer place to stay. Nice pool area also.

A little dated compared to other accommodations however still comfortable and clean. We found the room was all we needed with all the comforts of home.

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Mary

10

January 2024

Great spot about in the middle of all restaurants. Right across road from on brach. Our room had a balcony which had a great view of sea. Room was a bit dated but comfortable. Facilities good full cooktop if you wanted to cook for yourself. We didn’t as there were so many lovely restaurants on doorstep. Undercover parking which was great. Managers on site and were very helpful. Aircon efficient. Pool and pool area lovely. Would definitely stay again. Bed comfortable although only double.

Bed could have been bigger but apart from that everything great.

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Heath

9.1

February 2024

This is a great place. Rooms extremely well equipped and clean, gardens wonderful, staff pleasant and helpful above and beyond requirements. Most rooms have a sea view, and good size balcony to enjoy your morning coffee or evening nightcap while enjoying the sight and sound of the ocean . It's within easy walking distance of the lifeguarded swimming area and all the good bars and restaurants, and also has a very nice onsite pool.

I'm not easily pleased but am happy to say there's nothing I didn't like about this place!

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Love2travel19

9.1

May 2025

A beautiful spot, with lovely sea views. Handy to everything. Stunning sheltered pool, just loved it. Apartment had everything we needed for the week.

Internet was unreliable. The TV wasn't smart so we couldn't use smartview. Netflix link didn't work. Probably should have asked at the office, maybe just needed a reboot.

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Sharon

10

January 2025

Location,location, location !!! Palm Cove is an amazing relaxing spot, and at Melaleuca Apartments, you are ideally located!! We stayed for 5 days and are looking forward to booking again in June. Lovely apartment with everything we needed and such lovely management. Highly recommend

Nothing, we had a great time

Points of Interest Around Melaleuca Resort

Attractions

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

0.6mi

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

5.7mi

Kuranda

5.7mi

Barron Gorge National Park

6.3mi

Cairns Botanic Gardens

12mi

Centenary Lakes

12mi

Cairns Aquarium

13.7mi

Michaelmas Cay

13.9mi

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

13.9mi

Great Barrier Reef

14.1mi

Rusty's Markets

14.1mi

Green Island

14.1mi

Agincourt Reefs

20.5mi

Mossman Gorge

28.4mi

Granite Gorge Nature Park

29.6mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Melaleuca Resort

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Ocean view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Melaleuca Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Melaleuca Resort

At what times are check-in and check-out at Melaleuca Resort?

For Melaleuca Resort, you can check in after 02:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 10:00 AM.

Is there parking at Melaleuca Resort?

Yes, there is free private on-site parking available at Melaleuca Resort and no reservation is required.

What are the rates at Melaleuca Resort?

The entry-level price at Melaleuca Resort is $84. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What types of rooms does Melaleuca Resort offer?

Melaleuca Resort offers a variety of rooms including One-Bedroom Apartments with Sea View, One-Bedroom Standard Apartments, and Apartments with Garden View. All rooms have a room size of 614 sqft and accommodate up to 3 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds available in these rooms vary, with options including a double bed and a sofa bed.

What are the main attractions at Melaleuca Resort?

Guests staying at Melaleuca Resort can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. The outdoor swimming pool is available all year round, allowing guests to relax and cool off in the water. The pool is filled with saltwater and offers a beautiful view, adding to the overall atmosphere.

In addition to the pool, guests can also take advantage of the beachfront location of the hotel. They can spend their time on the beach, either lounging on the beach chairs or engaging in water activities such as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing. For those who prefer land-based activities, the hotel offers bicycle rentals, horseback riding, cycling, hiking, and even a golf course.

Overall, the Melaleuca Resort provides a range of leisure amenities, both in and out of the water, ensuring that guests have a fulfilling and enjoyable stay.

Can guests use a pool at Melaleuca Resort?

The Melaleuca Resort has an outdoor pool available all season. The pool is a saltwater pool with a view.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Melaleuca Resort?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Melaleuca Resort.