My wife and I and our 18 month old stayed at Argosy On The Beach for 1 week in early June 2017. First of all, the management staff were terrific. I had a bout of severe sinusitis from the flight and we were at risk of not making the check-in deadline because we were frantically trying to get a doctor's appointment. Karen stepped us through the after-hours check-in procedure AND kindly made an appointment for me at the local GP clinic. They were also very helpful when recommending local activities for us.
The 2 bedroom beachfront apartment was exactly what we wanted. It was showing some age, but was well furnished, comfortable and tidy. The fully equipped kitchen and laundry were great.
Argosy On The Beach is well located, sitting right by the beach. There was only one restaurant in walking distance, but a small shopping centre was less than a 5 minute drive away. I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you have a rental car. There is a bus running past from Cairns to Palm Cove, but it runs infrequently.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to come back. However, if you're the type that likes to laze around at a resort with restaurants and bars on site, then Argosy On The Beach is not for you.