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4.5 out of 5

"The smell of the carpet. Reminded me of stale beer. Very off-putting. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 29 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

At Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cazalys Cairns and Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

The steakhouse, Graziers Steakhouse, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.

With a stay at this 3.5-star Earlville motel, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Cairns Esplanade.

Studio Queen & Sofa

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$133* Per night/room 24 Mar. - 25 Mar.

Studio Queen & Single

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Studio Twin Queen

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Everyone (12) Couples (4) Family (8)
4 out of 5
The smell of the carpet. Reminded me of stale beer. Very off-putting.

Posted by on 29 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
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!

Posted by on 13 Sep. 2022

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4 out of 5
Good location clean room good facilities. But needs better/ portable shower head and grab rail for safety.

Posted by on 17 Aug. 2022

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4 out of 5
Clean, quiet and easy to access.

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Jul. 2022 by Management

Thanks for the greaqt review Jesse - Happy travels

5 out of 5
Good clean rooms for a one night stay

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Jun. 2022 by Management

thanks for the great review Warren - Hope to see you again in your future travels

5 out of 5
Excellent facilities and Service and awesome meals

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Jun. 2022 by Management

Thanks for the Great feedback - Hope to see you again in the future - Happy Travels

5 out of 5
Property was in a good location, simple but clean and quiet. Staff were fantastic and offered a friendly and welcoming experience.

Posted by on 25 Jun. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Jun. 2022 by Management

Thanks for the great review Scott - Happy travels

4 out of 5
Comfortable recently renovated room. But unable to have meal at bistro as booked out.

Posted by on 22 May 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Jun. 2022 by Management

Thanks for the great review Anthony - Sorry you missed out on dining in our bistro - We will make sure we book you into the restaurant next visit - Happy Travels

5 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Mar. 2022

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About the Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

Location 423 Mulgrave Road, Earlville, QLD 4870

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cairns motel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Cairns Station (4.1 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel offers 29 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Caters to LGBTQ guests
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Hotel Names

  • Balaclava Earlville
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  • Nightcap Balaclava
  • Nightcap At Balaclava Motel
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You should know

  • This motel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.