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Reviews of Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments 3.5 stars

Corner of Lake & Gatton Streets, 4870 Cairns, Australia

#89 of 116 Holiday rentals in Cairns

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1211 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    6.0
    Accommodated our needs for just a night, not too shabby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The aircon from upstairs was leaking onto our bedroom aircon and you could hear the constant dripping. The wifi in the room wasn’t that crash hot and it kept logging it our devices. The exhaust fans weren’t working that well during our showers.

    The beds were good to sleep on. The room and location was close to everything we wanted to do in Cairns. It was clean enough as apartments go.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    Nice little property, good spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room facilities .. fan only operated on a high speed, no plates or cutlery, had to boil kettle in the bathroom

    The restaurant and bar, size of room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    6.0
    Basic family room in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, I thought I booked a 2 room apartment but it was 1 bedroom with an additional 2 single beds in the living area. Very basic kitchenette with fridge and kettle only

    Good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

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

    Minimal off street parking. On street parking would be difficult due to being so close to the hospital. Bathroom was very small.

    Clean. Quiet. Good location if you want to be close to the Cairns Base Hospital. Secure as gate locked overnight.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    7.0
    Clean and cute motel, perfect if you are travelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room are a bit outdated and the blind of studio suite did not shut down properly. A bit far from the market if you want to walk

    Nice ambiance with all you need when you are in a road trip (laundry, grocery store close)The rooms were clean. Staff were really nice and shared their best tip about the area.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    7.0
    It was okay, comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the cups. Small cups with very small handle. Need to upgrade to mugs. House keeping trolley a bit noisy on path outside room.

    Clean. Comfy. Location was ok

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable just good for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather

    Comfortable bed and nice outdoor areas. Room was clean and tidy. Some repairs not yet completed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older style stairs to room, poor lighting, parking not near room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Fair priced accommodation near Esplanade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit tired and problems with the key locks.

    Convenient location. Fantastic Balinese restaurant. Pool was a good size.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some maintenance required on the apartments. New shower heads perhaps and a bit of a revamp to make it a little more modern but otherwise very comfortable and good value for money.

    Fantastic location within walking distance to the bars and restaurants on the esplanade without being right on top of it. Hotel staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us out. Accommodation was comfortable and clean, perfect for an affordable family vacation. The set up of our two bedroom apartment was ideal with the rooms being separated by the two bathrooms and laundry. The Bay Leaf restaurant was wonderful. Staff were friendly and the food delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant with a bit of polish added to the accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No view from the room. Felt like being in a prison. The accommodation needs a facelift, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Paint colours are dull and furniture needs upgrading as well.

    The bed was comfortable. The main pool area and reception had a very inviting feel when you walked in. The staff were friendly and nothing was a chore for them. The Restaurant was really good and always busy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartments separated across road from main complex

    reasonable proximity to esplanade activities at reasonable cost

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good, grandies loved the pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can not think of anything.

    Great location, walking distance to every thing. Restaurant top notch, great food and value. Would stay again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice place but check your booking requests have been received
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd stayed a few times before as I had a daughter in Cairns hospital. When I booked through booking com this time I asked for ground floor and early check-in which the hotel kindly agreed to so I went ahead with the booking. My daughter was quite sick so I wanted to have somewhere to take her after the doctors discharged her at 11am. When we turned up the early check-in was not available and the unit was on the second floor. She couldn't go up the stairs. It was a bit of a cluster cuss and they obviously hadn't read the booking properly. I'd advise anyone booking with family members at the hospital and similar circumstances to phone them directly and check they've read the booking requests properly. If I had known the unit couldn't be ready at discharge I'd have booked somewhere else.

    The location opposite the hospital was excellent. Easy walk to the Esplanade and into town. Nice pool and great restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment was a bit run down with several things not working. Not a big deal but surprising

    Swimming pools were lovely, and it was a great location with easy walk to main centre

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC had a 'cleanser' smell about it which gave me a bout of hayfever.

    I arrived late and the staff were accommodating and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sliding door needs a screen on it, so can be left open at night.

    The tropical feel. Having a restaurant on site.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

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

    Noisy, no latch on back door, people cigarette smoke coming in back

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay for a relaxing holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Just a bit too far to walk to town each day (approx 20+mins) in the humidity and carrying beach gear. We then used Cairns taxis which took a few minutes to town and it was under $10 each trip.

    Our studio was clean, tidy and big enough for us (Mum, Dad and 10 yr old). Pool and bar literally outside our door. Happy hour in the afternoon was great for a pre-dinner drink. Booked a tour and reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    6.0
    Inconvenience on bedding configuration but able to be overlooked given guest relationship, host most apologetic but as f
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic but comfortable accomm

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    7.0
    Value for money, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was OK, but is a little bit out of the city centre. It was about a 10-20 minute walk to the main area. This would be something to keep in mind if you are travelling with young children, or have limited walking capacities. The wifi connection was unstable at times throughout my stay.

    The staff were lovely and always incredibly helpful - A massive thank you to Danielle who was there to let me in 11:30pm when my flight was late! The breakfast buffet was well worth the $16, (book at the reception the night before for a discount too!). The room was basic and clean and the bed was comfy. Would stay again!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely wonderful. Would recommend to other families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could have used a place to hang our wet towels and swimmers inside and a few more powerpoints.

    This was the cleanest hotel. Everything was immaculate even though it was a little older. The staff were wonderful and super friendly. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

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

    Nothing

    Prompt check in. Clean room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

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

    Plane noise could be bothersome for some.

    Clean large apartment, didn't use kitchen facilities. Great to have a washing machine and dryer in the apartment. Nice pub within easy walk and shops nearby. Didn't get to try pools but it looked nice and fun for families.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom was a bit dated.

    Very large room and bathroom. Beds were extremely comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

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