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Property Amenities
Bay Village Tropical Retreat in Cairns sits on a corner intersection on the outskirts of the city centre. The low-rise boutique hotel has 90 guestrooms over two levels with staircase access, and the main building encircles a freeform swimming pool. Reception and the restaurant face the street. Other guest services include a tour desk, self-service laundry, library/reading area, and limited-hours reception/front desk. Basic business services are available on request, and an Internet room offers printer facilities and high-speed Internet access at three work stations (surcharge). Babysitting/child-minding service can be booked through reception. Parking is available on site, in a parking area behind the hotel, using a gate code. On-street parking is also available directly outside the hotel. The hotel offers 5 hours free wireless Internet with every booking.
Rooms
The 90 guestrooms of Bay Village Tropical Retreat Cairns are situated in two buildings, both low-rise, with staircase access to the upper level. All guestrooms are air conditioned, have additional ceiling fans, and some have blackout drapes, whilst others have timber slat blinds. Tiled or timber flooring provides a cool floor surface, and décor is modern, with muted tropical tones. Studio rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, separate dining areas, mini-fridges, microwaves, sink areas, crockery and cutlery. All guestrooms offer bathrooms with walk-in showers, complimentary soap and shampoo in dispensers, hair dryers, and extra towels on request.
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Dining
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant - Decorated with imported furnishings, the 100-seat restaurant serves a changing selection of authentic Balinese dishes. The Rice Table, or Rijsttafel as it is known in Dutch, ensures a selection of menu items are presented with a separate dish of rice. Dishes include Braised Beef in Coconut Milk, Braised Squid with Lime and Lemon Basil, and Pork in Sweet Soya Sauce. Dining is alfresco or indoors, with the kitchen open to view. Vegetarian dishes are available and the restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bayleaf Bar - Within the restaurant, and accessible from the central courtyard, the bar serves a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Recreation
The freeform saltwater swimming pool is located in the centre of the hotel courtyard.
Nearby recreational opportunities include a fitness facility diagonally opposite the hotel in a neighbouring hotel, which provides aerobics classes. A tennis court is also available at the neighbouring hotel. Activities include the 3 km boardwalk along the Esplanade for walking/jogging with workout areas positioned along the boardwalk, a public saltwater lagoon pool, and an unsupervised children's playground. Outdoor aerobics classes take place at the Esplanade; attendance can be arranged through reception. Basketball is available within 2 km of the hotel at the convention facility/stadium. Bicycle rentals are available in the city, within 2 km of the hotel.
Marlin Marina, at 2 km from the hotel, is the pick-up and drop-off area for various water sport activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling. Helicopter sightseeing and fishing charters can also be arranged at the marina. A golf-driving range can be found at Half Moon Bay golf course, within 8 km. Hiking/biking trails are at Red Arrow, a mountain walk, within 5 km of the hotel.
Bird watching opportunities are available at the Esplanade and also at Centennial Lakes, within 3 km of the hotel. The Botanical Gardens offers a range of walking tracks, and Centennial Lakes includes a boardwalk through swamp areas. The hotel can assist with tours that include horse riding, sky diving, rafting, and canoeing, all within 20 km of the hotel, at Yorkey's Knob and other locations. Tours to the Great Barrier Reef can also be arranged, which is approximately 30 nautical km, or 80 minutes by boat. Golf is available for non-members at the Paradise Palms golf course, located approximately 15 km from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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“Amazing stay in beautiful settings!”
Before I arrived at the hotel, I contacted them about transfers from the airport, and was pleased to discover this was free, although the slight downside was that the transfer comes at fixed times, so I had to wait a little while for it. The staff were incredibly helpful about how to organise the transfer. And from the moment I arrived I was impressed with the hotel. The atmosphere was so peaceful and tranquil, and the music playing in the background in the lobby was just beautiful and added to the overall appeal. I had a take-away from the award-winning Balinese restaurant attached to the hotel - and it was easy to see why the restaurant has won awards. The food was just lovely! A nice touch was the 5 hours' free internet use. This didn't have to be used up all in one go, unlike other places I have stayed at recently. Thanks to Tristan, Enguerran and the team at the Bay Village Tropical Retreat for a brilliant week's stay in a beautiful retreat :)
“We could have stayed for weeks!”
We loved Cairns! We had many excursions planned, so we were in and out all week. Bay Village was convenient, clean, had everything we needed, and the staff - regardless of time of day - were helpful and courteous. The only concerns we had were the price of the restaurant (seemed high, but the food was quite nice) and the ants (which the staff- and our tour guides- let us know were part of the climate and we quickly learned how to keep them at bay). We wish we'd had a chance to use the pool, but the rain and our busy schedule kept us from it. The bathroom was small, but servicable. The kitchen set up made life easier, with chilled water and wine glasses waiting for us. The laundry facility was definately a perk after a week and a half of traveling. The lobby, where we waited for our tours to pick us up, was large and comfy; we never felt like we didn't belong or were intruding. Next time we're in Cairns we will definately stay here again.
“Great!”
Fantastic value for money. A lovely hotely with spacious and clean rooms. Great atmosphere. A 15min walk from central Cairns but worth it.
“Recommended for traveler with a hire car”
Staff was friendly and helpful. It's located on a more quieter corner of the city. It's about 15 min walk to the city center, so if you like a short walk distance to happening places, this hotel is not recommended. There are plenty of spaces to park on street or in its gated parking. They provide free transportation to the airport, so that was convenient. Very clean and relaxing.
“A gem of a hotel”
The staff, the location, the ambiance were all perfect. It felt like we had landed in paradise, which we had. When you go there, be sure and eat in the restuarant. This authentic Balinese restuarant could not have been better. The service is attentive without being intrusive, the atmosphere is perfect and the food could not have been better. the unusual tastes and the extensive menu made us want to come back for more. When in Cairns this is the place to stay and the place to eat.
“Very good experience”
It was one of the best of our staying. Spacious app, all amenities, air conditioning in all spaces, the personnel very nice.
“Great place to stay in Cairns”
We enjoyed our stay at the Bay Village Tropical Retreat. The rooms were comfortable, clean and quiet and the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is about 15 minutes walk from the town centre but the streets are well-lit so we did not feel unsafe at night. There is a convenience store open until late on the other side of the road so we could buy what we needed without having to go far. We had a fabulous dinner at the Balinese restaurant attached to the hotel. We took the rijstafel for two and we liked every single dish very much. The waiters were very helpful and passed our requests for relatively mild rather than spicy-hot dishes to the chef who prepared everything accordingly. Reservations are necessary because of high demand. We loved the place and we would stay there again if we come back to Cairns.
“lovely hotel with excellent food”
great hotel in cairns at a very good price. Restaurant serves great food and the breakfast is also very good 15 mins walk to train station or town centre
“Good Price & Great Service”
We loved this hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and overall we were pleased with our stay and would return or recommend.
“Can't wait to go back”
Nice quiet location but only a 5 min stroll to the waterfront esplanade and 10 mins from the start of the restaurants and shops. Very clean and tidy, with very friendly and helpful staff. Free courtesy bus to and from the airport. Excellent restaurant, which is of note within Cairns. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
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The preferred airport for Bay Village Tropical Retreat is Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi.
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