The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments are on Palm Cove Beach, offering complimentary cabanas for relaxing on the sand. The property features a peaceful garden, outdoor pool, and spa tub. Hiking and biking options provide active ways to explore the area.
Located on the waterfront, The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments is in Yorkeys Knob, a neighbourhood in Cairns. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Night Markets and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Esplanade Lagoon. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Cairns travel guide
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness centre. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a furnished patio.
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with stovetops, separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.
This Cairns aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
42-cm flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
Library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Furnished patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Pets
No pets 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.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the boardwalk/promenade
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Bicycle rentals nearby
Boat tours nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Water skiing 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
16 units
Access via exterior corridors
Bicycles
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 that 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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
York Beachfront Holiday
York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Apartment Yorkeys Knob
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The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Yorkeys Knob
York front Holiday Apartments
The York Beachfront Apartments
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Aparthotel
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Yorkeys Knob
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Aparthotel Yorkeys Knob
Frequently asked questions
Does The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 50.00.
Does The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments located?
Located in Yorkeys Knob, this beach aparthotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Palm Cove Beach, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cairns Night Markets and Reef Hotel Casino are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 50 reviews
10 - Excellent
28
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 50 reviews
8 - Good
19
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Danielle
13 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place and clean.
Danielle
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dianne
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice place to stay
Great place to stay and very comfortable - had everything we needed. Nice and handy to everything we wanted to do but just out of the City which was great.
Dianne
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable bed. Close to shops, Cairns airport city attractions and highway north. Ed and May very helpful. Beautiful gsrdens
Elizabeth
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane
16 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly manager …rooms were very clean…excellent shower and comfortable bed, cooking facilities were very good…walking path out front, close to a beach, highly recommended.
Jane
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa
20 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Owners were very accommodating. Can appreciate the upgrades and renovations that have taken place thhs far. Beautiful location and directly opposite the beach. Lovely community. Definitely worth returning in the near future
Teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable. Friendly management
John
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
12 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property managers, Ed and May, are very welcoming and accommodating. The apartment was very clean and well equiped with everything you need. The location is perfect, but you do need transport, with shops nearby and the beach across the road. There were markets at the beach on the Saturday with local crafts so a nice touch. A relaxing place to stay so if you are looking for a rowdy weekend this is not for you and for good reason. Highly recommend as a place to stay.
Dennis
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Carol
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Three days at Yorkeys
The York is perfectly located on the beachfront at Yorkeys Knob and east walking distance to supermarket and cafes. Yorkeys Knob is much quieter than Trinity Beach or Palm Cove so the choice of dine out options without a car is limited but this also means it is not busy. Our apartment was spacious, clean and comfortable however the decor was a little dated. The grounds including the large pool are very well maintained and the on-site managers were very helpful. I would stay here again.
Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
15 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable stay near the beach
The York was a great place to base ourselves for a couple weeks. It was clean, comfy, and quiet. We enjoyed having a nice big balcony and a pool, too. Managers Ed and May (Mai?) are very personable, helpful, and easy to talk with. We would go back, for sure.
Suzanne
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful. Ed was very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay. Lovely location. Apartment was fantastic. Highly recommend
Teresa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
susan
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All the tenants are wonderful people
and the managers very helpful
susan
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vilashni
30 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a short 2 day stay. Our stay at the apartment was very pleasant and convenient. Chris was very friendly , Very ideal location
Vilashni
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ed and May are great hosts. Thank you.
Sheryl
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Keith
25 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was very quite and relaxed there is no sea view or partial sea views due to the trees across the road. The area cane be quite noisy on dusk and sunrise due to the flying fox families that live in the bush behind the units. But otherwise i loved the less traffic flow than other beaches. Very clean unit and very safe area Thank you Ed
I enjoyed my stay but didn't get any advance communication about the check-in until the morning of, which I didn't see, and they seemed a bit annoyed when I arrived at 6pm - mentioned they were waiting for me as I hadn't responded. Unit had everything I needed, but some kitchen stuff seemed old and a bit grimy. Unit is a bit dated, but had everything I needed and priced well. There is no real ocean view as it's completely blocked by trees, so just be aware. That said, it is right across the street from the ocean/beach, so nice for walks, etc.
Dawn
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jun 2021
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful gardens, lovely and helpful hosts.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Brades
10 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, stylish, perfectly located, comfortable and the staff were nice. The bed rolled a bit on its wheels but otherwise everything else was perfect. Room had a DVD player which was a nice touch.
The only thing was the poor internet service. The apartment had everything we needed.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was in a lovely location but a bit rundown though the new managers were making repairs. I would say it will be wonderful once they have it all done
A great property in a quiet location. We had a spacious one bedroom apartment. The balcony was a quiet spot to enjoy the sights and calmness of Yorkey's knob.
Our room needed a serious update. The lounge and bedroom furniture were very uncomfortable. The bedroom was quite hot at night even with the fan and aircon going. The robe was small and inadaquate for extended stays, as were the kitchen cupboards. We got limited to no phone reception in our room. In our two week stay the sheets and towels were changed however there was no other housekeeping done. Numerous other problems that were not up to a satisfactory standard.
Das Appartement hat alles, von Küche über Waschmaschine, gute Betten und eine schöne Terrasse.
Das York liegt in einer ruhigen Gegend und auf der anderen Strassenseite gehts gleich an den Strand. Der Pool im gepflegten Garten bräuchte es in dieser Jahreszeit gar nicht.
Der Hammer ist aber Karen, welche uns unermüdlich geholfen hat unser Transportproblem zu lösen-vielen Dank liebe Karen!. Sie ist eine Perle und als Chefin toll.
muki97
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 May 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotellet hadde ikke fått reservasjonen fra Expedia, men manageren ordnet alt på beste måte.
Vi leide her for å kite på stranden på Yorkeys Knob. Perfekt gangavstand (300 m) til kiting lunch area fra hotellet!
Litt dødt i nærområdet, men med bil er det en halvtime til City center.