Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking, and height restrictions apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Cairns (Earlville), within a 10-minute drive of Cairns Esplanade and Reef Fleet Terminal. It is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cazalys Cairns.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided in the information.

Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel in Cairns

Average nightly price at Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$88
February	$94
March	$95
April	$95
May	$99
June	$101
July	$120
August	$111
September	$102
October	$111
November	$86
December	$89

What guests think

At Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel, guests highlight friendly, responsive service and consistently clean, comfortable rooms, with many appreciating the convenient location near shopping and easy access to Cairns attractions by Uber, making it a reliable, no frills base.

The on-site bistro and pub receive repeated praise for tasty meals. Guests also note secure, code-access accommodation and a generally safe feel. Downsides reported include occasional noise from air conditioning or neighbours, an odd carpet odour, and some rooms missing microwaves or having joined single beds. Expect straightforward, no-frills motel-style stays.

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Facilities

Guests mention a secure, code-access complex. The property also includes an on-site pub/sports bar and casino within the precinct.

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Barry

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always love our overnight visits, very friendly staff and feel very safe at the complex

10

Melia

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility.

8

Jurdy

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hideaway and location. Feels safe despite the casino which stays open late. Thought it a bit pricy for the location.

10

Tania

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.

10

Todd

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed

10

Kingsly

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent staff, quiet and safe

10

Terry

Jul 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very secure as you require a entry code to enter the area where the rooms are. The food in the restaurant was excellent. There is also a sports bar and casino in the complex. There is a shopping center nearby but only a few other places to dine in the area.

10

Kingsly

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The best of both worlds A well run motel and a great pub and food Staff are friendly helpful and provide excellent service

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as clean or spotless, with housekeeping generally reliable. A few comments note issues like a stale carpet smell.

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6

Yuna

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and good.

8

Graeme

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent motel style accommodation. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.

10

Melia

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility.

10

Wayne

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.

10

Waseem

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent, clean and convenient.

10

Todd

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed

10

Terry

Jul 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very secure as you require a entry code to enter the area where the rooms are. The food in the restaurant was excellent. There is also a sports bar and casino in the complex. There is a shopping center nearby but only a few other places to dine in the area.

8

Maria

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Patrick

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are very friendly. Rooms great and very clean.

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Jonathan

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A warm and helpful welcome after hours. Spotlessly clean. Good mattress and pillows

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with good beds. Drawbacks include occasional noise from air conditioning or neighbours, some rooms lacking microwaves, and less-preferred bed configurations in a few cases.

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Graeme

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent motel style accommodation. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.

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Liz

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff are great, always helpful. Would have liked a large bed not two singles puched together up against the wall.

10

Wayne

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.

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Sandeep

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aircon was noisy. Poor insulation I could hear loud noises from next door

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Tania

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.

10

Justin

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was great, my preferred place to stay in Cairns! Just needed a microwave.

10

Ashley

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Ian

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was spot on in the room and the receptionist was lovely and so helpful. Recommended this place to a friend.

8

Ross

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ROom was comfortable & friendly staff.

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Jonathan

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A warm and helpful welcome after hours. Spotlessly clean. Good mattress and pillows

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with smooth check-in and prompt after-hours assistance. Overall service feels welcoming and efficient.

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Barry

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always love our overnight visits, very friendly staff and feel very safe at the complex

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Belinda

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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!

10

Melia

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and friendly staff easy check-in secure facility.

10

Warren

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great, promptly replaced a lost key out of hours with a smile and no charge Thanks

10

Ashley

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Kingsly

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent staff, quiet and safe

10

Ian

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was spot on in the room and the receptionist was lovely and so helpful. Recommended this place to a friend.

8

Ross

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ROom was comfortable & friendly staff.

8

Barry

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here many times. Great place with friendly staff.

10

Kingsly

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The best of both worlds A well run motel and a great pub and food Staff are friendly helpful and provide excellent service

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Location

Convenient for getting around Cairns, with shopping nearby and short Uber rides to the main tourist areas. Not central but handy for work or overnight stops, and many describe the area as quiet and safe.

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Masashi

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ケアンズの中心街まで車で約15分程度の距離。（Uberで10ドル程度）徒歩15分ほど歩いたところにショッピングモール、マクドナルド、KFCがある。このエリアには観光客は見かけない。モーテルタイプのホテルで、部屋内にはキッチン、電子レンジがあり、3LDK。ダブルベッド、セミダブル、シングルベッド２つあり、最大6人はベッドにつけそう。レセプションは24時間対応ではなく、朝から夕方までしか開いていないので、チェックインの時間は要注意。チェックアウトは入口ポストに鍵を返せばOKなので、早朝、レセプションに人がいなくてもチェックアウトできる。部屋は比較的きれい。広さも上述のとおり広い。

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Wayne

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Close to where I was working. Clean rooms. Very soft bed.

8

Jurdy

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hideaway and location. Feels safe despite the casino which stays open late. Thought it a bit pricy for the location.

10

Gregory

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had everything in walking distance

10

Tania

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.

10

Ashley

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

10

Waseem

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent, clean and convenient.

10

Corrine

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convient close to shopping centre and other outlets etc.

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Terry

Jul 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very secure as you require a entry code to enter the area where the rooms are. The food in the restaurant was excellent. There is also a sports bar and casino in the complex. There is a shopping center nearby but only a few other places to dine in the area.

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Jessy

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenable mais sans plus. Juste bien pour dormir une nuit avant de prendre l'avion

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Dining

The on-site bistro/restaurant and pub earn consistently positive feedback for tasty meals, with steaks singled out.

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Barry

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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DAVID

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room and very well priced. Great meal in the Bistro. Would stay here again.

10

Tania

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great area . Comfy bed . Lovely room. Bistro had excellent food.

10

Todd

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best steak I’ve had in awhile, room was clean and recently renewed

10

Terry

Jul 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. It is very secure as you require a entry code to enter the area where the rooms are. The food in the restaurant was excellent. There is also a sports bar and casino in the complex. There is a shopping center nearby but only a few other places to dine in the area.

10

Kingsly

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The best of both worlds A well run motel and a great pub and food Staff are friendly helpful and provide excellent service

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12 $107	13 $79	14 $84
15 $75	16 $83	17 $80	18 $80	19 $83	20 $107	21 $102
22 $96	23 $90	24 $82	25 $91	26 $97	27 $90	28 $103
29 $82	30 $102

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $100	2 $98	3 $84	4 $99	5 $96
6 $86	7 $94	8 $93	9 $97	10 $102	11 $111	12 $116
13 $89	14 $94	15 $103	16 $95	17 $86	18 $101	19 $106
20 $98	21 $96	22 $94	23 $103	24	25	26
27 $105	28 $95	29 $114	30	31

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