Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Cairns Esplanade

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Children's play area - indoor

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Studio Queen & Sofa

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

Studio Twin Queen

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

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

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

Studio Queen & Single

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

Studio Triple Single

  • Sleeps 3

Studio Queen And Sofa

  • Sleeps 3

Studio Queen & Single

  • Sleeps 3

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Studio Twin Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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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).

What's nearby

  • Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cazalys Cairns - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • DFO Cairns - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henleys Hill Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hopscotch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Tattooed Sailor Coffee roastery - ‬13 min walk

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
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. 

We should mention

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

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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Saurabh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sioseline

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waseem

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Aircon was noisy. Poor insulation I could hear loud noises from next door
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lynne

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good deal for experiencing Cairns without the price tag. No frills accommodation with everything you could need - air con, comfy beds, easy check-in, responsive staff. If you just need an accommodation to enjoy the surrounding area, it’s perfect and an easy uber away from all of the touristy spots. Clean and just what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, always helpful. Would have liked a large bed not two singles puched together up against the wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lila

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

8/10 Good

Barry

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, promptly replaced a lost key out of hours with a smile and no charge Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price range
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024