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7.4

1,377 reviews

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Corner Lake & Gatton Streets, Cairns, 4870, Australia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments is a 4-star apart hotel in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Nestled at Corner Lake & Gatton Streets, this retreat sits about 0.7mi from the city center. With 1,396 reviews and rates starting from $89, it offers a tropical base for exploring the reef and rainforest.

Facilities cater to relaxation and convenience: free WiFi, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and a bar. Room options include air conditioning, a kitchenette with kitchenware, a balcony or patio, and soundproofing, plus non-smoking rooms and free toiletries. Outdoor spaces feature a garden, sun deck, beach umbrellas and chairs, plus mountain views. Accessibility is supported with wheelchair access, and families can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet and kids’ meals (extra charges). Some activities come with extra charges, such as snorkeling, horseback riding, and meeting/banquet facilities.

Located at Corner Lake & Gatton Streets, this Cairns property keeps guests close to the city’s sights while offering easy access to the tropical setting. The property’s guest reviews tally to 1377, reflecting broad traveler feedback. Price starts from $89.

On-site dining comes alive at Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant, serving Indonesian, seafood, Asian, and grill BBQ dishes to suit every craving. The venue shifts mood to match the moment—family-friendly for a casual night, traditional or modern for a refined dinner, and romantic for a special occasion. A bar nearby makes it easy to unwind with a nightcap after a day of exploring.

Two outdoor pools offer a serene, adults-only respite with shallow ends, perfect for a leisurely float or a quiet lounge under the tropical sky. The surrounding grounds aren’t shy about atmosphere either—a garden, sun deck, beach umbrellas and chairs, plus mountain views set the scene for relaxed downtime between Cairns adventures.

Practical details keep travel easy: cash is accepted alongside a wide range of cards, including JCB, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, Bankcard, Eftpos, and UnionPay. This tropical base provides a convenient launching point for reef and rainforest explorations, with prices starting from $89 for a comfortable stay.

Closest airports

Cairns International Airport

2.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Kitchen

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Wheelchair accessible

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Bathtub

Balcony

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Rooms

Three-Bedroom Apartment in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Apartment, 3 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1185 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as mountain views. The unit has 5 beds.

Family Room in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Family

2 Sofa Beds

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x8

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x4

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Family Room Standard

Two-Bedroom Apartment in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

905 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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x6

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Apartment King Bed Two Bedrooms

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Family, Twin

345 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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The apartment features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The apartment has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a dining area and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

One-Bedroom Suite in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

390 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

x8

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x5

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Suite Queen Size Bed

Studio in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Studio, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x3

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One-Bedroom Suite in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Suite, Queen Size, 1 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

390 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

+

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Standard Triple Room in Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

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Standard, Triple

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x3

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x4

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Standard, Queen/2 Single

1 Queen Size Bed

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Apartment

2 Queen Size Beds

x10

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x6

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Apartment Standard

Family, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x8

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x4

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Family Room Queen Size Bed

Studio, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

x5

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x3

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Studio Queen Size Bed

Guest reviews

7.4

1,377 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Donna

8.2

May 2025

Had everything needed for an overnight stay. Friendly staff. Plenty of room in the standard room and a very comfy king size bed. Had dinner at onsite restaurant (delicious). Travelled with my parents who needed an accessible room, and they were well catered for in this regard - accessible site (including restaurant) and they had a large room with a kitchenette included and a huge bathroom with accessible shower allowing wheelchair access.

Purchased continental breakfast buffet - vegan options would have been nice, so a little pricey for the limited choice available for me.

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Danielle

10

January 2025

Conveniently located. The staff was fantastic. I had several issues, such as forgetting an adapter, needing advice for random things, and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, helping me any way they could.

I stayed in room 109. It could be a bit loud and sometimes things (I don’t know what) would bang against the back door which was a little unnerving. Also that step down from the bathroom was a bit precarious in the dark so maybe a lamp on the nightstand would help. Nothing big. Overall I was happy with what I got.

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Michael

8.2

August 2025

Good location, clean & the staff were great.

I would like to see a face washer as part of the towels. The room that I was in was ground level & I was given a key to the main sliding door. It also has a security screen door which would be added security when I am out of the room, however there is no key to lock it from the outside. When I enquired at Reception about a key for the screen, they said they have never had a key for the screen.

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Ana

8.2

July 2025

This property is well located, clean and its rooms very spacious. The staff were very helpful and professional. The restaurant was great!

We stayed in a room with kitchenette, it was so basic, we were expecting a little more in the kitchenette.

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Ron

8.2

August 2025

Balinese restaurant in house was great and Happy Hour at the Bar made our tropical holiday special. Easy walk to the esplanade and restaurants. Having our room made up every day was a bonus. We had 7 days in Cairns winter warmth and did 4 Tours which were all amazing.

Mattress needs replacement but other than that loved Bay Village and loved Cairns

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Maria

8.2

June 2024

Space was fine and value for money. Bonus 2 bathrooms for 5 adults.

Unfortunately we were taken to the wrong room at first which didn't have any milk in the fridge, but thankfully they were able to find the room we were meant to get so we were moved relatively quickly however again there was no milk in the fridge so thankfully I had requested before I went into the room and even though I asked her to check, she did not, and insisted that there would be but there wasn't. also a few of the coffee sachets must have been out of date as they were disgusting but I rummage through to the bottom and a couple of them felt fresher and tasted better. These small gestures are still important especially given we had travelled 5 hours to get there and first thing we wanted was to sit down and have a coffee. No sufficient parking for the number of rooms available.

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Danielle

10

February 2025

The staff was fantastic and helpful with a number of issues. The restaurant attached to the hotel was fantastic (crocodile skewers were AMAZING) and it was nice and quiet.

The only complaint I had was during one of my stays one of the rooms had slatted blinds in the bathroom but no window that actually closed. That allowed some bugs to get in. Thankfully nothing monstrous dragged me away in the middle of the night.

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Narelle

9.1

July 2025

Location was pretty good. Only a few streets back from The beautiful Strand in Cairns. So many eateries to pick from. Also the Bay Village has its own restaurant on the premises.. very nice food.

Was only limited secure parking. If you missed out you had to find parking off premises. The short walk to The Strand also consisted of some badly lit areas.

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Wendy

8.2

July 2025

Excellent stay. Very clean, comfortable and spacious room. The staff were friendly, helped with luggage, and I liked the provision of toasted sandwiches and a fruit platter. Nice restaurant. Well situated in terms of access to the airport. I also appreciated the toiletries in the bathroom.

Please place some bedside lamps (for reading) on the night tables.

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Julie

8.2

June 2023

Hotel was happy for us to drop off luggage early. They said our room was ready then which was great. I had a fractured foot and asked for twin beds. Was given a ground floor unit 1st but was made up as a double and needed twin beds as was travelling with 20 year old son. So she said there were no other rooms and put us on 1st floor with a fractured foot when they had 3 hours time before our actual check in time to undo the double and make two twins out of them. Was just a bit dangerous managing stairs and luggage with a fracture but did it Was just a bit disappointing and inconvenient. Otherwise all good nice feel and restaurant food was lovely.

Points of Interest Around Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Attractions

Cairns Aquarium

0.5mi

Michaelmas Cay

0.7mi

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

0.8mi

Rusty's Markets

0.8mi

Great Barrier Reef

0.9mi

Green Island

0.9mi

Cairns Botanic Gardens

1.5mi

Centenary Lakes

1.5mi

Barron Gorge National Park

10.7mi

Kuranda

10.9mi

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

11.1mi

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

13.4mi

Lake Barrine

24.5mi

Atherton Tablelands

24.5mi

Granite Gorge Nature Park

29mi

Restaurants

Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Indonesian
  • Seafood
  • Asian
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Kitchen

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Wheelchair accessible

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden

Bathtub

Balcony

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Please note, when staying at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments, the check-in times are from 02:00 PM up to 10:30 PM and check-out should be completed by 10:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Yes, there is parking available at the Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments. Not only is it free, but it is also private and conveniently located on site. There is no need to make a parking reservation.

How much does a stay at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments cost?

Starting prices for Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments are around $89. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

The Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments offers a variety of rooms including Standard Triple Rooms, Studios, Three-Bedroom Apartments, and Two-Bedroom Apartments. All rooms do not allow smoking. The Standard Triple Rooms and Studios accommodate 3 adults and 2 children, while the Three-Bedroom Apartments accommodate 7 adults and 4 children, and the Two-Bedroom Apartments accommodate 5 adults and 4 children. Bed sizes range from Twin and Queen size to King size and Sofa Bed.

What activities does Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments offer?

Guests at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, soak up the sun on the sun deck, or unwind on the beach chairs and loungers with the provided beach umbrellas.

Additionally, guests can enjoy various activities such as snorkeling, horseback riding, diving, bowling, cycling, hiking, canoeing, and fishing. These activities can provide a fun and adventurous experience during their stay.

For dining options, guests can try the Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant located on-site. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including Indonesian, seafood, Asian, and grill BBQ. The restaurant provides different ambiances suitable for families, couples, or those who prefer a more modern or traditional setting.

In terms of pools, there are two available at the hotel. Both are outdoor pools, with one pool exclusively for adults and the other featuring a shallow end.

Can guests use a pool at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

The Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments hotel has two pools. Both pools are available all year round and located outdoors. They have age restrictions and are only for adults. Both pools have a shallow end.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments?

Yes, the Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments has a restaurant on site called Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant. It offers a variety of cuisines including Indonesian, Seafood, Asian, and Grill BBQ. The ambiances are described as family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

Does Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments accepts both credit cards and cash payments.