Title: Wait-a-While Eco Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=110721562&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Hotel in Cow Bay with free parking ## Photo gallery for Wait-a-While Eco Retreat ![Interior - Wait-a-While Eco Retreat (Cow Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/c3ef9070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Wait-a-While Eco Retreat (Cow Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/d2e20f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wait-a-While Eco Retreat (Cow Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/3efd2e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wait-a-While Eco Retreat (Cow Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/8ac28b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free toiletries - Wait-a-While Eco Retreat (Cow Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/e5d06aed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 17 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 18 - Jan. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&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. More rewards for more adventures! [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 Cow Bay is home to Wait-a-While Eco Retreat. Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Daintree Discovery Centre and Daintree Wild Zoo. Hook-A-Barra and Bat House Cape Tribulation are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Cow Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cow-Bay.dx6132069) ![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 - Wet Tropics of Queensland \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Daintree Discovery Centre \- 9 min drive \- 7.4 km - Daintree National Park \- 10 min drive \- 8.1 km - Daintree Rainforest \- 15 min drive \- 16.1 km ### Getting around - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 127 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lync Haven - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬18 min drive - ‪On The Turps - ‬16 min drive - ‪Java Blue - ‬17 min drive - ‪Daintree Wilderness Lodge Breakfast Lounge - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Property highlights You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat. 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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? ### What time is check-in at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat? ### Where is Wait-a-While Eco Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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