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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 star property
Motel in Cairns with a restaurant and a bar

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

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Jul. 31 - Aug. 1
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Studio Queen & Sofa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Twin Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Studio Queen & Single

Studio Queen & Single

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Queen & Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio Queen And Sofa

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Triple Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Twin Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min drive - 5.4 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

Motel near Cairns Esplanade
Consider a stay at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a playground, and an arcade/game room. The on-site local cuisine steakhouse, Graziers Steakhouse, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • 2 meeting rooms, a billiards/pool table, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Graziers Steakhouse

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Balaclava Earlville
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Nightcap Balaclava
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Frequently asked questions

Is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jul 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $113.75, 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.

How much is parking at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel located?

Located in Earlville, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cazalys Cairns and Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. DFO Cairns and Henleys Hill Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 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

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

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

Ashley

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

8/10 Good

Wonesai

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kingsly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Patrick

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

Patrick

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

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

Gregory

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check-in was easy, duty manager lovely, room was v clean, quiet night away from noise. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

Kevin

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

Best value in Vairns

Upgraded and it’s superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Terry

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

Good hotel

The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very secure as you require a entry code to enter the area where the rooms are. The food in the restaurant was excellent. There is also a sports bar and casino in the complex. There is a shopping center nearby but only a few other places to dine in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and clean room. Free breakfast packs given. Room’s are behind security gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dale

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