Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Cairns Esplanade

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Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Billiards
Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD, 4870
  • Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
    9 min walk
  • Cairns Performing Arts Centre
    5 min drive
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    5 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

Studio Queen & Sofa

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Twin Queen

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Studio Queen & Single

  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cairns Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairns Australian Football League Social Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hopscotch Cairns - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬9 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

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

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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
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. 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).

Property is also known as

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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Nightcap. All staff from Housekeeping, Reception & Hotel staff made our stay so great, getting to know everyone whilst we were there was an absolute pleasure. We WILL be back guys to keep you laughing. Couldn't fault anything or anyone. Fromm the girls in room 17!!!! See you again soon. Cheers!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A warm and helpful welcome after hours. Spotlessly clean. Good mattress and pillows
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kingsly

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Kingsly

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

8/10 Good

Jurdy

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The smell of the carpet. Reminded me of stale beer. Very off-putting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wonesai

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajahna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

?

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can put a microwave in the room?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. However, no phone in the room, no tissues, no wash cloth, issues with wifi, breakfast was hit and miss, front desk was only open from 7.30 until 5.00
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The suite itself was nice (though some of the dishes in the cupboards were not clean). We had arranged a late check-out, accepting the additional charge. But the next morning we were told we had to vacate 1 hour earlier. It was rather inconvenient. They did not properly charge us for the late check-out, so I guess it was not registered in their system. And it happened that they subsequently accepted an EARLY check-in the next day for our very suite, which got precedence over our late check-out request. Our forced hasty exit left us feeling annoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Delia

Travelled with family
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