[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) ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/e5d06aed.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) ![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/111000000/110730000/110721600/110721562/8ac28b31.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. ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 14 - Oct. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 15 - Oct. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails. [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 - Cow Bay - 1 min drive - 1.1 km - Daintree Discovery Centre - 10 min drive - 7.4 km - Jindalba Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 8.4 km - Daintree Rainforest - 18 min drive - 16.1 km - Daintree Entomological Museum - 19 min drive - 16.1 km ### Getting around - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 127 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪On The Turps - ‬16 min drive - ‪Lync Haven - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬18 min drive - ‪Ricid - ‬9 min drive - ‪Thornton’s - ‬18 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 - Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills - Multilingual staff ## Similar properties ![Breakfast and dinner served, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2770000/2764700/2764690/929a075d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Wilderness Lodge Diwan - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 106 reviews CA $297 CA $328 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=2764690&PinnedHotelID=2764690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![The Lodge House | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37828700/37828651/3271aee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Noah Creek Eco Huts Thornton Beach - Parking included - Laundry - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews CA $197 CA $197 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=37828651&PinnedHotelID=37828651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118660000/118659000/118658955/14722f7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood Beachfront Luxury Wonga Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=118658955&PinnedHotelID=118658955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20450000/20447400/20447376/d2200081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Peaks ECO Stays Diwan - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 25 reviews CA $207 CA $229 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=20447376&PinnedHotelID=20447376&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 353 reviews CA $154 CA $171 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=7455228&PinnedHotelID=7455228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525500/525492/334e095c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daintree Ecolodge Lower Daintree - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 133 reviews CA $581 CA $643 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=525492&PinnedHotelID=525492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 24 reviews CA $77 CA $77 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=91823380&PinnedHotelID=91823380&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 at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat? > 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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