Title: Wait-a-While Eco Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ## 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat. ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 4 - Feb 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 5 - Feb 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=110721562&PinnedHotelID=110721562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&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.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWait-A-While-Eco-Retreat.h110721562.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/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 - ![Great Barrier Reef featuring marine life and colourful reefs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061129/63d944e2-796f-46fc-b63f-4c442fc7ccde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wet Tropics of Queensland 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Daintree Discovery Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6210827/33e9d2f1-f64e-45b8-ab63-81b6ad29879d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Daintree Discovery Centre 9 min drive \- 4.6 miles - ![Aerial view of Noah Beach located on the Daintree coast north of Cairns. The rainforest meets the ocean in this pristine section of coastland in Queensland Australia., Shutterstock ID 1209008371, Purc](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086934/68c5619b-93d3-422b-9ebc-3e40bf61380e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Daintree National Park 10 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Daintree Rainforest 15 min drive \- 10.0 miles ### Getting around - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) 127 min drive ### Restaurants - Lync Haven 11 min drive - Thornton Beach Kiosk 18 min drive - On The Turps 16 min drive - Cafe Crocs 3 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/games room at Wait-a-While Eco Retreat. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Barbecues, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property - Multilingual staff Other amenities include: - TVs with satellite channels ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Ecotourism Australia ECO Certification – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108960000/108952500/108952453/225dc055.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Tribulation Eco Space Cape Tribulation [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=108952453&PinnedHotelID=108952453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1617500/1617483/849058df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape Holidays - Coral Apartments Port Douglas - Pool - Parking included - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 7.8 Good 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=1617483&PinnedHotelID=1617483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9720800/9720768/c5d7db81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cape Trib Farmstay Cape Tribulation - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=9720768&PinnedHotelID=9720768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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? ### 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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