Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Restaurant
View from property
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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227 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments offers 82 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cairns Esplanade. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Cairns Esplanade and a 2-minute drive from Cairns Central Shopping Centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cairns hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 16 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 766 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

C K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, safe property and fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nicely decorated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Easy check in, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and lovely staff .. had a lovely time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value - clean, big rooms, big bed - but in need of some refurbishment. Most annoying is the awful WiFi reception in the rooms, even using their admin host, and serious use has to be done in reception.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and checkout great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and surprisingly quiet. Close to the hospital which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and hotel, highly recommend
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were happy to help with anything you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Great restaurant, large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely environment and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation, set in a tranquil environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a quick trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Saimo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was good, very spacious room. The garden was lovely and car parking inside was safe. The only downer was the blanket had someone elses hair all over it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely polite, welcoming and helpful. The restraint and bar are a must.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff but old and dated / my door didn’t have a lock on the inside door at night - the place was clean but really old - maybe ok for groups of 2 or more but felt overpriced for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay Village Tropical Retreat is nice and handy to the hospital and down town Cairns
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024