Best kept secret in Palm Cove (maybe Cairns to?) - Oasis Palm Cove Hotel, Palm Cove Traveller Reviews

Baptistbeach

Adelaide

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6 reviews

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“Best kept secret in Palm Cove (maybe Cairns to?)”

Reviewed 29 January 2012

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We decided on Oasis after reading many reviews of hotels and apartments from Cairns to Port Douglas on Tripadvisor.
Firstly we decided on Palm Cove for its central location between Cairns and Port Douglas, close proximity to Clifton Beach Shopping Centre and also because it's away from the "ra-ra" of Cairns.
Cairns is a big place with 160,000 people living there.
We stayed for 12 nights. 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
I can confirm that the managers John and Della are fantastic, very helpful.
There apartments are positioned amongst the tropical gardens (which John keeps very tidy) in 3 blocks and also 3 floors high. There’s not no lift so if you cop the 3rd floor then lugging the shopping wup there will keep you fit.
Nice BBQ at the poolside also but watch the slippery deck...wow.

Can I just mention here that we have stayed in several apartments over the years for 7 nights or more and this was the first time our bed linen was changed during our stay!
We were shocked because we had become used to commitments made in writing that this would be done but never happened. So thankyou Oasis!
The rooms were well appointed and spacious, with the kitchen being one of the best fitted out for utensils and even a good quality non-stick frying pan with a heavy base. Not the usual $25 over used pan!
The other reason we decided on Oasis was because of the swimming pool, wow its very nice.
Private, large and beautifully set in a tropical garden. With swimming at the beach being too risky with stingers the pool is the best option.
Life saver and swimming net are at Palm Cove but it's not worth the risk. get stung and you score yourself a ambulance ride.
Having said that we didn’t regret travelling in January, fortunately the full on wet had been delayed but we actually found the experience of a mild start to the wet and interesting experience and would do it again.
Tanks tops and boardies are the ticket and plenty of fluid.
After being told the risk of being stung out on the reef was remote to our surprise everyone including the crew all wore stinger suits. It didn’t seem to be a problem and I would recommend Passions of Paradise reef tour.
There is plenty to see and do if you get a hire car, 7 nights would be pushing it you need 10 days to cover FNQ.

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JillNarrabeen

Narrabeen

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“Met every expectation”

Reviewed 26 August 2011

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Oasis at Palm Cove has very spacious and well designed apartments, including full kitchen with all required utensils in good working condition. The 3 apartment blocks are set apart and surrounded by lovely tropical palms and plants. It is not on the busy main street along the beach front but is very close and handy to tavern, restaurants and bus stop to next village with a full supermarket. We were especially looking for an apartment resort with a pool suitable for doing proper 25 metre lap swimming. My husband said it is the best pool of this type he has used - kept very clean, water quality excellent and perfect for his daily 1 hour swim. The managers Della and John were always helpful whether it was about requirements for our apartment or local knowledge about eating and shopping. They were also spot on for recommendations and bookings for tours to the Barrier Reef, Cooktown and other spots. We really felt like we were being given personal service.

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26 September 2011

Thank you Giselle & Mark, it was a pleasure making your stay as enjoyable as possible. There is certaintly plenty to see & do here. Alternatively just relax by the pool or enjoy the comfort of your apartment. It was great having you stay here. We have you booked for the same period next year & look forward to seeing you then. Regards, John & Della

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unrealmate

Alice Springs, Australia

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“Best stay ever in NQ”

Reviewed 18 August 2011

Everything about our stay here was great. Managers were welcoming, helpful and freindly, apartment was clean & spacious and five minutes to the beach, restaurants etc. We will stay again.

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sdella

melbourne

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“hard to fault - we will definately be back”

Reviewed 16 August 2011

great family resort - everything one could need. comfortable, and friendly, helpful service.

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Bunnyhop666

Melbourne, Australia

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“Makes the holiday perfect”

Reviewed 4 August 2011

The apartment is 1-minute walk from the beach and yet sheltered by the palm trees from the buzz. Right across the road is a family-friendly tavern that we went for meals when we did not feel like cooking.
The apartment is big. Very good room size with comfy beds. Toilets and showers were very clean. It has two balconies and a fully equipped kitchen. We had the option to eat on the dining table, in front of the TV (hey, it's a holiday after all!) and outside the balcony. I particular enjoyed having breakfast with the birds chirping on the palm trees.
And the pool!! The kids spent whole day in the pool. With the secure environment, we felt very safe to let the kids go to the pool by themselves. There is a fridge and BBQ area that I left food and drinks for the kids. The adults can lazy around the pool, get sun-tan, or go back to the apartment for a afternoon nap!
The property manager, John, knows Palm Cove and the Far North Queensland like the back of his hand. He gave us lots of good advises, tips & tricks, and other information that you cannot find on any travel brochures.
Great accommodation plus wonderful services. What more can you ask!.