Nestled amongst an acre of lush tropical gardens in the heart of Cairns, the Bay Village Tropical Retreat offers superb location and comfort in a family owned boutique hotel. A former gold rush port, Cairns has wide, tree lined streets with designer shops, gourmet restaurants and traditional pubs. Cairns also is a great starting point to see the Great Barrier Reef and explore tropical North Queensland, including the stunning World Heritage rainforest. The Bay Village Tropical Retreat is located in downtown Cairns, one kilometer(one half mile from shopping, dining and entertainment on the Esplanade, and within easy walking distance to Cairns waterfront and central business district. This resort style property boasts a la carte dining, a free form pool, poolside cocktail bar, and award winning gardens. Guests can relax by the pool, which is surrounded by tropical gardens, and enjoy an authentic Balinese meal at their on site restaurant, Bayleaf. Guestrooms feature cool tiled floors, natural colours and surfaces, tropical fabrics and local rattan furniture. The Bay Village offers standard rooms, studios and one , two and three bedroom apartments. All rooms include ensuite showers, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hair dryers, refrigerators, and tea and coffee facilities. Other hotel services include courtesy airport transfers, Internet room, tour desk, safety deposit boxes, guest laundry and BBQ facilities.