Having just returned from a 3 week tour of Australia, staying in various top rate apartments, we have no hesitation in declaring that our favourite by far was the Melaleuca Resort. The apartments have everything you need for a hassle-free, comfortable, self catering holiday. Each apartment has a balcony or terrace that looks onto beautifully maintained gardens within which there... more

We had a lovely holiday at Melaleuca resort. The managers Margaret and Steven were very friendly and helpful whenever we wanted any local imformation or advice. The rooms were very bright and airey and certainly an advantage to be so close to the water as we always had a sea breeze. The gardens are a pleasure to look out on... more

The big chains have their advantages in that you pretty much know what you will get when you book, the frequent stayers points etc etc. But boutiques will generally provide more personalised service and for an RnR trip, that is often just what you want. The hosts, Stephen and Margaret are a pleasure to deal with and went above and... more

As part of our "Trip of a Lifetime, Down Under", my husband and I spent four days in Palm Cove at the beautiful Melaleuca Resort. We actually arrived in Palm Cove without a hotel reservation. My husband literally walked the streets looking for a place to stay to get some much needed R & R before continuing our tour of... more

Margaret had arranged a shuttle to pick us up at the Cairns airport as we weren't planning on renting a car. Shortly after we arrived Stephen drove us up to Coles so that we could get some food to have on hand. Our apartment (nbr. 8) was a one bedroom apartment complete with our own washer and dryer and a... more

The Melaleuca Resort is a credit to the hard work of the owners Margaret and Stephen COOP. Their warm, friendly and attentive manner welcomes you the second you arrive and continues every day. Nothing is too much trouble for them!! The rooms are spotless, comfortable, well appointed and have everything a guest could require. The grounds, gardens and pool area... more

We chose this resort as our base for discovering the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree. The apartment was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and perfectly situated across from the beautiful beach.The pool based on the nearby Mossman Gorge was superb.Margaret the proprietor is an excellent hostess and she really made our visit by giving us expert advice on the most... more

My husband and I stayed at the Melaleuca Resort for five nights on our honeymoon. We based our decision mainly on reviews on TripAdvisor, and we defiately were not disappointed. The resort was exceptionally clean and very well appointed. The rooms were actually quite modern and the gardens - AMAZING. A truly tropical oasis. Margaret and Steve were always welcoming... more

My husband I took an extended vacation to New Zealand and Australia this summer. We ended it in Palm at Melaleuca Resort and it was amazing. The room was well equipped and roomy. The pool was absolutely gorgeous and the beach was just across a small street. The owners were very nice and even took us to the airport when... more