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Reviews of Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments 3.5 stars

Corner of Lake & Gatton Streets, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#89 of 120 Holiday rentals in Cairns

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Review score

Based on 1218 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were quite uncomfortable

    How it was adaptable to disabled people

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated fixtures and fittings. Really needs an update.

    Near the esplanade. Nice reception area. I asked for and was given a quiet room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was enjoyable and comfortable, with delicious food from the restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have stayed here before but was unaware that the apartment would be in a separate building across the road from the resort and as there was no lift there were several flights of stairs to walk up and down. The kitchen cupboards were in a sad state of disrepair, a couple off them hanging off and the place could do with a bit of TLC. I had to ask for dishwashing powder, face washers and a hairdryer as these were not in the room. We had to buy a sachet of washing powder but that's not unusual.

    The room was clean and spacious for our family of three adults and two children. Kitchen was adequate. Main bedroom had it's own en suite and the other bedrooms shared a good sized bathroom and there was a separate European style laundry. There was a swimming pool with pool towels available from reception. The Bayleaf Restaurant in the main building is amazing. We ate there every morning for breakfast and had several evening meals there - delicious food and great service. Special mention to Milton, who made our stay extra special. The hotel is a good walk from the town centre and lagoon but that wasn't a problem for us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Good spacious rooms...with pool view and lots of trees around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds can be more comfortable. Needed more duvet for family rooms.

    Worth for money, perfect location, Good restaurant in the resort and nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no lift for seniors, and you need to carry your luggage up to the room .

    Good location, very friendly staff .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for me and family as it was central for holiday and ideal for good night rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift to carry luggage upstairs... so not ideal for people with a lot of luggage.

    We stayed only a night after a long day. The room was excellent for us to rest and breakfast was perfect to start the day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Nothing fancy but nice and clean location was ok for my brother and I but little far for my 87 yr old dad to walk into t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff friendly,clean room,location good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Great service but Adequate room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not maintained well

    The restaurant was amazing. Friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    The stay was good but wifi poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Connectivity was not good for internet

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Fair accommodation, great restaurant. Close to city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit dated

    The restaurant was fantastic. Great priced drinks at Happy Hour and Balinese food fantastic

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are tired and could do with an update. The pool did not look inviting, despite the great image of it on the website.

    Location to Esplanade & Coast is very good, and the staff are friendly. I liked the layout and the fact that it's not a multi-storey. The bed was super comfortable, and everything was clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    gret until i bought a coffee in the morning of the 12/02/2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1 staff member in the breakfast/restaurant on 12/02/2024 was miserable. I would not like to stay there again simply because of her.

    Location and staff where very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    7.0
    Good clean secure accommodation with basic facilities for a family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access a bit difficult and no elevator

    Clean and friendly staff- quiet at night

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Location was great for me as I needed to be close to the hospital,,, very handy having a restaurant attached for dinner.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it was a little expensive but I was also booking day by day so maybe not the most cost effective

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in living room with beds

    Good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was fantastic for dinner and breakfast. Location was perfect for hospital and CBD

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smallish pool, no pool towels available at the time and limited seating. Not many power points in room for such things as kettle.

    Good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like.

    Room we got given across the road was well sized fully self contained and well air-conditioned (as FNQ locals this is a must during January). Great self contained room with everything we needed. Recommend Bay Village we will stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buildings and facilities are all very dated and need updating. Distanced from the center area. We booked a two beds apartment with two bathrooms as clearly described in Booking.com page, but actual room got only one bathroom which was disappointing. However, staff kindly add complimentary breakfast and free charge for the fifth person.

    Budget friendly, staff very helpful Nice Ballinese ambience

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    6.0
    Beautiful garden adequate room comfortable beds.
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 2nd night we were kept awake until nearly 3.30am as the guests in neighbouring room had friends all sitting in front of my room drinking spitting on concrete pavers and partying, I made a complaint to front desk at 10.30pm they came and sent them on their way but they returned an hour later when I tried front desk again there was no answer.

    The room was clean tidy and the beds were comfortable. The facilities were great, WiFi was sporadic and slow only thong I would suggest is a microwave in rooms as only a fridge and jug was available.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC in the main room where two of the beds were meant that it got really hot during the night. Slept very poorly for that reason.

    Easy to get to, spacious room. Clean. Good value for the price. The bay leaf restaurant downstairs was delicious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice to have bowls snd plates so could eat lunch or dinner there when restaurant not open.

    Central location, doors block out noise, nice pool, rooms mostly well equipped.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Great staff, good location and great restaurant - they need to pump some $ into the accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    rooms outdated, no wifi at all, no smart TVs, no TVs in bedrooms, small fridges in the apartment

    Staff and restaurant were great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    A good experience The staff were very accommodating .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The upstairs room had to be accessed by climbing upstairs which were difficult being elderly. The downstairs room has a high step to reach the bathroom.

    The room was clean and comfortable. We actually stayed in 2 rooms one upstairs because of the flooding outside our room downstairs.

    Stayed in December 2023

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