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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel near Cairns Esplanade

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.
A hotel with a sign advertising the best steaks, a sports bar, and a restaurant.
A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cazalys Cairns
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, DFO Cairns
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with white linens, a grey sofa, and a small table.

Studio Queen & Sofa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

Studio Twin Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Studio Queen & Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a TV.

Studio Triple Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, an air conditioning unit, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Studio Queen & Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Queen And Sofa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cairns

Earlville stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Earlville motel, you'll find Cazalys Cairns and Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. DFO Cairns and Henleys Hill Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cazalys Cairns - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • DFO Cairns - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henleys Hill Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grand Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milk and Honey Flow Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroos Football & Sporting Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5-star motel near Cairns Esplanade
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cairns motel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This motel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel to the airport?

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel is 6.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $116, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel.

How close is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel to the beach?

This motel is 9.5 mi (19-min drive) from Holloways Beach and 12.9 mi (22-min drive) from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offer free breakfast?

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Cazalys Cairns (9-min walk) and Reef Hotel Casino (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel have a pool?

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel have a restaurant?

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel is home to Graziers Steakhouse, which features local cuisine and light fare.

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel to downtown Cairns?

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel is 2.5 mi away from Cairns.

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wonesai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on in the room and the receptionist was lovely and so helpful. Recommended this place to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

ROom was comfortable & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here many times. Great place with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Waseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kingsly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best of both worlds A well run motel and a great pub and food Staff are friendly helpful and provide excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yuna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent budget accommodation.

Excellent motel style accommodation. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kingsly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, quiet and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Frequent visitor.

Always love our overnight visits, very friendly staff and feel very safe at the complex
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly. Rooms great and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient close to shopping centre and other outlets etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value, clean & tidy rooms.

Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celestine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfy and the place was so quiet! Staff were very helpful and you even got free drinks at the bar!! Very happy with my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, my preferred place to stay in Cairns! Just needed a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price it has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean room good facilities. But needs better/ portable shower head and grab rail for safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jurdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok safe and clean

Great little hideaway and location. Feels safe despite the casino which stays open late. Thought it a bit pricy for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024