Hotel Information: The Bay Village Tropical Retreat is situated on a street corner. The low-rise hotel’s reception and restaurant face the roadside. Entrance is via the side street breezeway lobby. It is a large open area with a casual lounge, with direct access to gardens, guestrooms, and a courtyard swimming pool. Travellers, couples, and small groups sit in the open lounge to read the informal library of books.

Insider tip: Measuring approximately 4,800 square metres, and situated four blocks from the hotel on the Esplanade, is the saltwater swimming lagoon, a public-access pool. Locals and tourists gather to bask in the sun or dip in the cool water. The freeform pool filters 3.8 million litres of water each day, and has daily lifeguard patrols.

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Special Check-in Instructions

For guests arriving outside the hours of 6 AM−11.30 PM, it is recommended they notify the hotel of their expected arrival time. The hotel’s on-site management has a telephone available outside of the manager’s door for guests to use for arranging check-in after hours.

Reception hours of operation: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–11.30 PM.

Instructions: After booking a reservation via this Web site, contact the property using the phone number provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail, and notify management of intended arrival time.

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.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Access via exterior corridors
• Internet access - surcharge
• Telephone
• Refrigerator
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Shower only
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available

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.

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Swimming on site
• Scuba diving nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Tennis nearby

• Running track/path nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Bird watching nearby
• Playground nearby

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. The retreat offers an Internet room. 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. 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. Airport transfer can be arranged and is complimentary between 7 AM and 7 PM.

The hotel offers high-speed Internet, and a limited range of business services at reception. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Internet access: The Internet room offers high-speed Internet access at three work stations, with printer facilities. Internet access is charged at AU$1−$5 per 30−60 minutes. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Other: Reception can assist guests with basic business services such as faxing, copying, mailing, and limited translation services (all surcharge, on request). Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Number of rooms: 90
• Number of floors: 2
• Babysitting or child care
• Bar/lounge
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Business services
• Concierge services
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Laundry facilities
• Library
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Medical assistance available

• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking garage
• Parking nearby
• Patio (pool desk area)
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Secretarial services
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Technology helpdesk
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Umbrella
• Video library

Policies

Extra-person charges apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 10 AM

Location Details

Cairns International Airport (CNS): Approximate travel time is 10 minutes and distance is 10 km.

Getting there: The best options to reach the hotel are by taxi, by hire car, or by hotel airport transfer. Car rentals are available online. (Click the links below for instructions/details).

Getting around: Buses and taxis provide the best option for getting around town, with Sunbus services providing city and suburban transport, and taxis available throughout. Rental cars are a convenient option for transport in and around Cairns.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel:10 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice):AU$17

Instructions: Taxi stands are located immediately outside the Arrivals hall. Driver should take the airport exit road and turn left onto the main road at the traffic lights. Follow the road signs to the city (along the Innisfail route) and along Sheridan Street into the city. From there, driver is to turn left at Gatton Street, and take the road to the intersection of Lake Street where the hotel is located on the left.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time:10 minutes

Driving directions from Cairns International Airport (CNS): Take the airport exit road and turn left onto the main road at the traffic lights, then follow the road signs to the city (along the Innisfail route). Follow along Sheridan Street into the city, and from there, turn left at Gatton Street, and take the road to the intersection of Lake Street where the hotel is located on the left.

By hotel airport transfer (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 10 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Complimentary for hotel guests between the hours of 7 AM−7 PM.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Hotel airport transfer service is available daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. For guests arriving outside of these hours, it is recommended they take other forms of transport to the hotel. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

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.

Address

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Cnr Lake and Gratton Street

Cairns, QLD 4870

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Cairns, Qld., Australia (CNS-Cairns)

Area:

Cairns, Queensland, Australia