Title: Wait-a-While Eco Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Hotel in Cow Bay with free parking ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/3efd2e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/8ac28b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/d2e20f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/c3ef9070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/e5d06aed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Wait-a-While Eco Retreat provides amenities like a garden and an arcade/game room. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### Four-Bedroom House - Sleeps 8 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWait-A-While-Eco-Retreat.h110721562.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWait-A-While-Eco-Retreat.h110721562.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.23291%2C145.46100&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eeR5wnNjOd7aUGWHwkXF3nleSvE=) Lot 445 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, Queensland, 4873 #### What's nearby - Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Daintree Discovery Centre - 10 min drive - 7.4 km - Daintree National Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 km - Daintree Rainforest - 18 min drive - 16.1 km - Daintree Village - 44 min drive - 35.6 km #### Getting around - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 127 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lync Haven - ‬11 min drive - ‪On The Turps - ‬16 min drive - ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cafe At Sea - ‬10 min drive - ‪Daintree Wilderness Lodge Breakfast Lounge - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Property highlights Wait-a-While Eco Retreat provides amenities like a garden and an arcade/game room. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a billiards/pool table - Smoke-free premises ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91830000/91823400/91823380/a83836a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Beach Resort Wonga Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $77 CA $77 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=91823380&PinnedHotelID=91823380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room (Safari Hut) | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936300/6936234/2aee4bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Crocodylus Cow Bay - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Gym 8.8 Excellent 175 reviews CA $104 CA $115 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=6936234&PinnedHotelID=6936234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18720000/18711800/18711773/fb0bfdf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 98 reviews CA $162 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Nov 28 - Nov 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=18711773&PinnedHotelID=18711773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7460000/7455300/7455228/b521d293.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Tribulation Beach House Cape Tribulation - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 361 reviews CA $153 CA $171 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=7455228&PinnedHotelID=7455228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403800/1403703/6008d82a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Lodge Diwan - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 195 reviews CA $218 CA $242 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=1403703&PinnedHotelID=1403703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room ### Guest services - Multilingual staff ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### Property is also known as Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Hotel Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Cow Bay Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Hotel Cow Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wait-a-While Eco Retreat located? > Situated in Cow Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Cow Bay. Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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