[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Nomads Esplanade Waterfront hostel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/cb7fcd47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/7baa7437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory (4 Bed)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/3dad923d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/b53377a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gift shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/3c6bd129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in central Cairns, Nomads Esplanade offers a convenient base with a refreshing outdoor pool and garden setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive 24-hour front desk service. 5.0 ## Popular amenities - Free airport shuttle - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Laundry - Pool - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 18 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4166116&PinnedHotelID=4166116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### Double Room - Sleeps 2 ### Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ![Shared Dormitory (4 Bed)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4166200/4166116/3dad923d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (4 Bed) - Sleeps 1 ### Shared Dormitory (8 Bed) - Sleeps 1 ## You may also like Ad ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554700/554653/d4cbdacf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Mantra Esplanade Cairns Central Business District - Pool - Parking included - Air conditioning - Gym 8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews CA $211 CA $211 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Mantra-Esplanade.h554653.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-8&chkout=2025-11-9&rm1=a2®ionId=553248635404168639&destination=Cairns&destType=MARKET&latLong=-16.922134,145.775711&searchId=d9fac8d0-bbfe-43cd-89c1-8e9b3113f21c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84300/84257/f46c662b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Cairns Colonial Club Resort Manunda - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 1,020 reviews CA $98 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Colonial-Club-Resort.h84257.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-4&chkout=2025-11-5&rm1=a2®ionId=553248635404168639&destination=Cairns&destType=MARKET&latLong=-16.922134,145.775711&searchId=d9fac8d0-bbfe-43cd-89c1-8e9b3113f21c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24000/23929/615d0f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Cairns Harbourside Hotel Cairns North - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,034 reviews CA $146 CA $160 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Harbourside-Hotel.h23929.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-14&chkout=2025-11-15&rm1=a2®ionId=553248635404168639&destination=Cairns&destType=MARKET&latLong=-16.922134,145.775711&searchId=d9fac8d0-bbfe-43cd-89c1-8e9b3113f21c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201400/201315/1c39bfe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Tropiq Cairns North - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 445 reviews CA $94 CA $103 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Cairns-Hotels-Cairns-Rainbow-Resort.h201315.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-2&chkout=2025-11-3&rm1=a2®ionId=553248635404168639&destination=Cairns&destType=MARKET&latLong=-16.922134,145.775711&searchId=d9fac8d0-bbfe-43cd-89c1-8e9b3113f21c&top_cur=CAD) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Nomads-Esplanade.h4166116.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCairns-Hotels-Nomads-Esplanade.h4166116.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-16.91929%2C145.77632&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ogWBSefRSCYC_ggvt4sfp2b7mZU=) 93 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870 #### What's nearby - Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Esplanade Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km #### Getting around - Cairns Station - 14 min walk - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Pizza - ‬1 min walk - ‪Skewers Lover 炸串 - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cc’s Bar And Grill - ‬2 min walk - ‪Pho Street Cairns - ‬1 min walk - ‪Villa Romana - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Nomads Esplanade Hostel near Cairns Esplanade Close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Nomads Esplanade provides free airport pick-up, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge). Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and barbecue grills - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe Room features All 148 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour) - Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour) ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - Free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On the waterfront ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 2 floors - 3 buildings - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Shower ### More - Air conditioning - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out fee: AUD 10.00 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 4.00 per hour (rates may vary) - Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 4.00 per hour (rates may vary) - Late check-out fee: AUD 10.00 - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Nomads Esplanade Nomads Esplanade Cairns Nomads Esplanade Hostel Nomads Esplanade Hostel Cairns Nomads Esplanade Cairns Nomads Esplanade Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nomads Esplanade Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Nomads Esplanade have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Nomads Esplanade pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Nomads Esplanade? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Nomads Esplanade? > Check-in begins at 1 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nomads Esplanade? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 10.00. ### Does Nomads Esplanade provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs at scheduled times. ### Where is Nomads Esplanade located? > Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Central Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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