Tropic Days BackpackersvsBay Village Tropical Retreat
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Tropic Days Backpackers scores slightly better than Bay Village Tropical Retreat. Tropic Days Backpackers has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 2 reviewers like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Tropic Days Backpackers
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
26 - 28 Bunting St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 
From $12/night
- Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 
 "Excellent hostel with a pool, nice gardens (with room to camp), colourful rooms, free wi-fi, fab Aussie BBQs and a highly sociable atmosphere. There are hourly courtesy buses into town." 
Top choice
 "This popular hostel has a tropical garden with hammocks, pool table, bunk-free dorms, fresh linen and towels, free wi-fi and a relaxed vibe." 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