Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 star property
Cairns motel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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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
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Playground
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025

Room options

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Studio Queen & Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - single
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Twin Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Studio Queen & Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio Queen & Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

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

Studio Queen And Sofa

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

Studio Triple Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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 - 4.5 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Cairns Station - 5 min drive
  • Freshwater Station - 14 min drive
  • Redlynch Station - 14 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

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Graziers Steakhouse, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site parking only available on request
  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Graziers Steakhouse – This steakhouse specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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

Also known as

Balaclava Earlville
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Frequently asked questions

Does Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Cazalys Cairns (9-min walk) and Reef Hotel Casino (6-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel and nearby?
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel?
Yes, Graziers Steakhouse offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel like?
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Cazalys Cairns and 9 minutes' walk from Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre.

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and comfortable room.
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent budget accommodation.
Excellent motel style accommodation. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.
Graeme, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Service was great, promptly replaced a lost key out of hours with a smile and no charge Thanks
Warren, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had everything in walking distance
Gregory, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Price range
Katrina, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Barry, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Belinda, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed
Todd, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A warm and helpful welcome after hours. Spotlessly clean. Good mattress and pillows
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best of both worlds A well run motel and a great pub and food Staff are friendly helpful and provide excellent service
Kingsly, 3-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, quiet and safe
Kingsly, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Jurdy, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly and good service
Patrick, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff are very friendly. Rooms great and very clean.
Patrick, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The smell of the carpet. Reminded me of stale beer. Very off-putting.
Maria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay
Wonesai, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cecelia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Morva, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Rajahna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Can put a microwave in the room?
?, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Dale, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Jeffery, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Celestine, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bruce, 1-night trip
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