10/10 Exceptional
Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again.
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DAVID, 1-night trip
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
Cairns motel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests
In the heart of Cairns, Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a terrace and arcade/games room. Unwind with in-room WiFi, enjoy local cuisine at Graziers Steakhouse or explore the nearby Esplanade.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Laundry facilities
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (11)
- 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 (6)
- Free cots/infant beds
- Playground on-site
- Fridge
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Terrace
£65
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Room options
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Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Studio Queen & Sofa
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Studio Twin Queen
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
- 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
2 bedrooms
- 18 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Studio Queen & Single
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD, 4870
About this property
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel
At Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade. 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.
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Property amenities
Room amenities
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.
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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews
Wonderful
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
RoomService staffCasinoFood10/10 Exceptional
Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.
Tania
Tania, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent, clean and convenient.
Waseem
Waseem, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great value, clean & tidy rooms.
Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.
Wayne
Wayne, 12-night trip
8/10 Very good
We always received free breakfast packs and a complimentary drink on arrival. We will only receive these extras if we book directly with the hotel.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Stayed here many times. Great place with friendly staff.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was great, my preferred place to stay in Cairns! Just needed a microwave.
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Enjoyed our stay
Wonesai
Wonesai, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Frequent visitor.
Always love our overnight visits, very friendly staff and feel very safe at the complex
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Convient close to shopping centre and other outlets etc.
Corrine
Corrine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Ashley
Ashley, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
The hotel was clean and good.
Yuna
Yuna, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Excellent budget accommodation.
Excellent motel style accommodation. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.
Graeme
Graeme, 3-night trip
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
Kingsly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent staff, quiet and safe
Kingsly
Kingsly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
For the price it has everything you need
Lila
Lila, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff are very friendly. Rooms great and very clean.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff very friendly and good service
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aircon was noisy. Poor insulation I could hear loud noises from next door
Sandeep
Sandeep, 1-night trip
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
Celestine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff are great, always helpful. Would have liked a large bed not two singles puched together up against the wall.
Liz
Liz, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Had everything in walking distance
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
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
Jurdy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good location clean room good facilities. But needs better/ portable shower head and grab rail for safety.
Delia
Delia, 2-night trip
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