Name: The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
Address: 61-63 Sims Esplanade, Yorkeys Knob, 4878, AU

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Christian William

Great location nice pool and Gardens good access to beach

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Suzanne

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Danielle

Lovely place and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

Very clean and well equipped. Comfortable bed. Close to shops, Cairns airport city attractions and highway north. Ed and May very helpful. Beautiful gsrdens

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Teresa

Wonderful. Ed was very welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay. Lovely location. Apartment was fantastic. Highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Keith

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Teresa

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

John

Very comfortable. Friendly management

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Dennis

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

susan

All the tenants are wonderful people
and the managers very helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Jane

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

Carol

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Sheryl

Ed and May are great hosts. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2023

Dianne

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2023

Dawn

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2022

Vilashni

We had a short 2 day stay. Our stay at the apartment was very pleasant and convenient. Chris was very friendly , Very ideal location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful gardens, lovely and helpful hosts.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2020

Brades

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The only thing was the poor internet service. The apartment had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

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

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Not happy

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

liz

Close to beach & nice quiet location

Loved our week here very relaxing eat bus ride to shops or Cairns

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2018

Mark

Great area

Floor was very dirty and small bugs in kitchen. Maybe because it is in the tropics. Great area. Staff friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2017

Lee

Great spot for a quiet getaway by the beach

We stayed for a month and didn't rent a car, so the bus stop across the street is extremely convenient. The system is easy to navigate, so we were able to get everywhere but come home to a quiet spot on the beach. We loved our balcony, ate most of our meals there, and enjoyed the beautiful trees and birds.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

sylvie

Well equipped holiday apartment

The setting was beautiful, immaculate gardens with several different palms and under planting. The accommodation was spacious with a generous balcony and kitchen which has more than expected in it. The beach was just across the road and never crowded even over the bank holiday.

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2017

Bill

Cairns holiday

Used it as a base while visiting Cairns - mostly catching up with friends. Convenient, quiet location

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2017

Alison

Yorkeys Knob stay

The room was a good size and layout for a couple, lovely gardens, nice pool, easy check-in, good location although the beach wasn't very inviting. The downside was the lack of cleanliness in the apartment. Just because it is an older apartment building doesn't mean it can't still look good if well presented. We stayed in apartment 4 on the ground floor which was great but it was grubby - cobwebs around cornices and front door, light switches were yuk, under microwave was gross, shelves in kitchen cupboards were dusty, top of fans filthy. Such a shame because a good spring clean could have made such a difference!!

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2017

debbie

nice spot but too many stairs

shame about all those stairs for people with problems. Also not what I would call clean...dirt built up behind doors and in bathroom corners

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2017

Tim

Quiet, peaceful and close to everything

This is just the kind of place we like to stay. It's an apartment for longer term stays and we stayed nearly a week. It became home, and the hotel staff were very helpful whenever we had a question or request.

I would say the property is getting a little worn and, though it is quite clean, it looks a little dingy because of the lack of updating, or deep cleaning. Not a problem for staying there. I would go back in a heartbeat, but a problem for being as attractive as the competion, and a barrier to some customers.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2017

Michelle

Beachfront holiday appartment

My stay at the apartments was very comfortable and relaxing as I had arrived with a very sore ankle and the manager Karen was so helpful in assisting me to get seen by a doctor she was such a great help to me . So my stay was mainly to rest up for a few days , I had five nights here in a great location . The apartment was so nice , clean and perfect for my stay . I would recommend it to anyone .

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

I was returning to the area after a long time and was delighted with the area and the comforts of the York appartments.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

great apartment on the beach with a good breeze

Easy after hour check in. 3rd floor apartment had everything we needed. very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2016

Karl

Easy access able unit like stay by the beach.

The unit was located centrally on the foreshore. Easy parking and well appointed,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2016

phil

Nice hotel friendly staff

Good place to stay and use as a base to visit local beaches

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2016

JuJu

Very quiet location. Easy drive to Cairns.

The ground floor room was so quiet. Across the road from the beach. Easy drive into Cairns or to Port Douglas.
Local IGA which had everything.
Staff so friendly and so helpful.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2016

Jess

Great for the family.

A great location on the beachfront, and only a short drive to shops and restaurants. We were able to walk along the beach to the stinger net for a swim, or relax by the pool. Yorkey's Knob is only a short drive from tourist attractions such as Skyrail.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Nice and clean apartment close to the beach with lovely staff.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2015

David

Best time!

Nice peaceful setting, beach is just across the quiet street, managers were so helpful; made our stay comfortable and gave the best advice on day excursions which came from there own experiences. Tidy apartment, and great themed decòr as well. Will definitely go back again & again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2015

Morten Tanggaard

Fully equipped apartment

We spent a two lovely weeks in the Cairns area and The York was a perfect base. All kitchen equipment was available, so it was easy to make homecooked meal :) Washer and dryer in the apartment made it easy to get all our clothes clean after we had spent two weeks in a campervan.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2015

anthony

Great place

Great hotel . Lovely location overlooking beach. Great helpful staff . Quite location but not far from shops and restaurant. Rooms great size and clean and tidy .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2014

Stuart

Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Neat;
friendly and courteous management

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2013

Sheila

Facilities: comfortable ; Value: Economical;
The beach is across the road ;There is a great bakery and all day breafast in Yorkeyskfast in Yorkeys

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2012

warwick

Facilities: Tired; Value: Affordable; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Clean;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

muki97

Super Appartement mit allem drum und dran

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.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

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.