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Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Cairns Esplanade

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Garden
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments offers a peaceful garden setting in central Cairns. Relax by the outdoor pool, browse the library, or use on-site laundry services. Enjoy in-room WiFi, car rentals, and multilingual staff with concierge services to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairns North, a neighborhood in Cairns, Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments is near the airport and by the ocean. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Cairns Night Markets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade and Anderson Street Conservation Park. Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Hotel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal, Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, beach towels, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.51 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of normal check-in hours should use the exterior telephone at this property to request check-in assistance upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 29.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 29.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.51 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bay Village Retreat
Bay Village Tropical
Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Cairns North
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Hotel Cairns North
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Apartments Cairns North
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Apartments
Bay Village Tropical Retreat Apartments
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments Hotel
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments Cairns North
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments located?

Located in Cairns North, this hotel is steps from Cairns Base Hospital and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Central Shopping Centre and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cairns Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 746 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to CBD, airport and access to trips out of Cairns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, laundry facilities, great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with everything we needed, including being able to buy reasonably priced drinks from reception. Rooms are very clean and serviced to a high standard. There was everything we needed in the room. Its a very cosy and compact property with a friendly atmosphere. For those who have negatively commented on this property, i cant understand why! It has everything needed for a great stay! It is about 20 mins walk to the esplanade though but this didnt bother us. Great stay, lovely place. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is run down and in need of some basic upgrades. Very overpriced for the quality and amenities in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Property as expected. Great location and communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was nice and clean with friendly staff. The only thing I didn't really like was the bed. It was comfortable but the double bed was actually two singles pushed together and the middle was obviously uncomfortable. I think it should be advertised that this is the bed you get
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner in the evening were excellent - the best i have had. Staff were extremely helpful and Marco went out of his way to book tours for us while we had a swim - even delivered the paperwork to the door of our apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the perfect stay and outstanding dining experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Great restaurant, large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location quiet considering how close to the hospital it is, however there is not a lot of sound proofing between the rooms. The conversations in the next room were clearly audible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining, friendly staff, close to the CBD
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hotel, highly recommend

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a quick trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable clean room and excellent Indonesian restaurant downstairs. Perfect one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely environment and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jan

We needed to be close to the hospital and it’s nice to walk to the esplanade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Balinese Restaurant and the friendly staff at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Darren

The staff were polite and courteous. The problem is with the noise level. You could hear everything going on in the place and it made it impossible to sleep. The walls were so thin, i could hear the neighbour's tv. Would not recommend if you actually need to slee
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shona

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would higjhly recommend to others particularly restaurant meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option for early flights value got money. Huge bonus is the amazing restaurant attached
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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