Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments – A Favorite for Families in Cairns
About the Hotel
Rooms & Apartments
Bay Village Tropical Retreat offers standard rooms, studios, and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments. Standard rooms include a queen or two single beds, while studios add a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. The 1-bedroom suite features a separate lounge and kitchen. Two- and 3-bedroom apartments include full kitchens, internal laundry, and private balconies. All rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Two wheelchair-accessible studios are available with drive-in showers and wide door frames.
Balinese Dining
The on-site Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant serves authentic Indonesian dishes like sates with peanut sauce, Balinese chicken curry, and Nasi Goreng. Breakfast options include cooked meals like pancakes or bacon and eggs, plus continental items. The restaurant has a private dining room for events and a bar area.
Pools & Tours
The hotel has two pools-one in the main courtyard and another near the apartments. A tour desk arranges excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda Scenic Railway, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. White-water rafting on the Barron or Tully Rivers and bungee jumping at AJ Hackett Cairns are available for adventure seekers.
Central Cairns Location
The hotel is one block from Cairns Esplanade and a 15-minute walk to the city center. The closest bus stop is less than a minute away, with routes to the CBD, Northern Beaches, and Skyrail. Cairns Airport is a 10-minute drive. Nearby attractions include the Cairns Aquarium (1 km) and Flecker Botanic Gardens (3 km).
Guest Services
Services include daily room cleaning (except for 2- and 3-bedroom apartments after the third night), a coin-operated laundry, and free Wi-Fi. The front desk can arrange car rentals, tours, and surprise deliveries for guests. Breakfast is served daily at Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant. Airport transfers are available via taxi, Uber, or shuttle bus.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock