Cairns Girls HostelvsBay Village Tropical Retreat
Both Bay Village Tropical Retreat and Cairns Girls Hostel are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Cairns Girls Hostel is the choice of most writers compared to Bay Village Tropical Retreat. Cairns Girls Hostel comes in at #27 in Cairns with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Cairns Girls Hostel
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
147 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $17/night
- Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Golf Course
 
 "This renovated 1930s Queenslander is one of Australia’s very few women-only hostels, with tidy rooms, low rates and a secure feel. Dorm $20, double $48." 
 "Sorry lads! This white-glove-test-clean, female-only hostel is one of the most accommodating budget stays in Cairns." Full review
Bay Village Tropical Retreat
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
Lake & Gatton Sts, Cairns, Queensland 4870
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Resident manager Lyn Ullrich has translated years of expertise in high-end Sydney hospitality into this family-friendly accommodation complex." Full review
 "Sleek, shiny and ever-so-slightly removed from the Cairns hubbub, this complex offers large, cool apartments (one to three bedrooms) and spacious serviced rooms." Full review