Situated on the beach in exclusive Palm Cove, Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Palm Cove overlooks the gorgeous Coral Sea. Located just 20 minutes north of Cairns, the resort features a choice of 85 exhaustively appointed studios and one and two bedroom fully self contained apartments, each with a large private balcony. Facilities at Grand Mercure Rockford Esplanade Palm Cove include a freeform lagoon style pool and fitness centre, plus a wide selection of restaurants, cafes and boutique shops.. Superior Apartment with 2 Bedrooms. 1 Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen Bed. Large fully self contained apartment featuring 1 bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with laundry, kitchen, lounge and balcony. This apartment can also accommodate a rollaway bed and/or a baby cot.. Studio 1 Queen Bed. This studio room features a combined lounge and kitchen area, 1 queen bed with an ensuite bathroom, laundry and private balcony. This room also offers an LCD television, DVD player and IPOD docking station.. 2 Bedroom Compact Apartment 1 Queen and 1 Double Sofa Bed. Fully self contained apartment featuring 1 bedroom with queen bed, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, lounge and large balcony. This apartment also features pool views and a study with a double fold out sofa bed (suitable for small children).. 2 Bedroom Apartment 2 Queen Beds Oceanview. Fully self contained Oceanfront apartment featuring 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and expansive loungeroom. This apartment also features 2 balconies with 1 balcony that overlooks the Coral Sea.