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Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming home base near Cairns Esplanade, where the lively terrace offers relaxation and the arcade room provides friendly competition

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Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio - Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel (Earlville)
Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel sits in central Cairns, offering a vibrant atmosphere with its social terrace and game arcade. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, savor local specialties at Graziers Steakhouse, and enjoy easy access to the popular Esplanade.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Studio Queen & Sofa | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Twin Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Queen & Single | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

Studio Triple Single

  • Sleeps 3

Studio Queen And Sofa

  • Sleeps 3

Studio Queen & Single

  • Sleeps 3

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

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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

Studio Twin Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Earlville, a neighborhood in Cairns, is home to Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel. Cairns Regional Gallery and Copperlode Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cairns Golf Club and The Cultural Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cazaly's Stadium or Barlow Park. Visit our Cairns travel guide
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423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD, 4870

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort
    Cairns Esplanade
    6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cazalys Cairns
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • DFO Cairns
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Henleys Hill Dog Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hopscotch
    12 min walk
  • Guzman Y Gomez
    10 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    18 min walk
  • KFC
    12 min walk
  • Red Rooster
    2 min drive

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
  • A billiards/pool table, 2 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here many times. Great place with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient close to shopping centre and other outlets etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and good.
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belinda

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Great value, clean & tidy rooms.

Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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