Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel – Family Hotel in Cairns | From 108$/Night

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About the Hotel

423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, Australia, 4870

“The location is central, making it easy to explore Cairns!”view full review

Rooms & Accommodations

Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel offers fully renovated rooms and apartments. Studio Queen and Sofa rooms include a queen-sized bed and fold-out sofa, private ensuite with walk-in shower, air-conditioning, bar fridge, desk, TV, and tea/coffee facilities. The three-bedroom apartment features a king-sized King Koil bed, queen-sized King Koil bed, single bed, and trundle bed, along with a kitchenette and lounge/dining area. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, and alarm clocks.

Dining Options

Graziers Steakhouse serves over 1,000 steaks weekly, focusing on prime cuts and locally inspired dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is known for its pub classics. The Sports Bar offers drinks with Fox Sports on big screens. A kid-friendly menu is available.

Leisure & Entertainment

The hotel includes a Sports Bar with live sports, a Keno lounge for gaming, and a dedicated kids' play area. Face painting events keep children entertained. The Gaming Room features Lightning Link Machines and link jackpots.

Location & Transport

Located on Mulgrave Road, 3.5 km from Cairns Central and 15 km from Cairns Airport. Nearby attractions include Skydive Cairns (3 km), Jump Mania Trampoline Park (2 km), and Cairns Botanic Gardens (4.5 km). The Cairns Marina, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is 3 km away.

Services & Amenities

Free parking, high-speed Wi-Fi, and laptop-friendly workspaces are available. The hotel accommodates groups of 10 to 60 guests. Room service includes tea/coffee facilities and ironing boards. The Sports Bar serves a selection of spirits, cider, and wine.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Studio Twin Queen

Max:

4 persons

270 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Queen Single Studio

Max:

3 persons

270 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

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Queen Studio

Max:

3 persons

270 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Cairns 2.2 mi

Airports

Cairns (CNS) 6.3 mi

Train

Cairns Central Station 2.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Internet

Internet access

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Internet access
Free parking
Off-site car park
No pets allowed
24-hour security
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu
Children's play area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, Australia, 4870

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423 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, Australia, 4870

City landmarks

Landmark

Cazalys Cairns

2500 ft

Shopping Area

Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

2100 ft

Landmark

Stockland Cairns

2100 ft

Landmark

The Big Marlin

2600 ft

Landmark

Cairns Botanical Gardens

3000 ft

Mall

Direct Factory Outlets

4100 ft

Landmark

Cairns Night Markets

2.6 mi

Garden

Cairns Botanic Gardens

2.8 mi

Mall

Raintrees Shopping Centre

4800 ft

Landmark

Catch a Barra

4900 ft

Landmark

Jump Mania Trampoline Park

1.1 mi

Market

Rusty's Markets

2.3 mi

Landmark

Cairns Showgrounds

1.6 mi

Public Building

Cairns Regional Council

1.9 mi

Landmark

BLAST from the PAST Motorbike Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Green Island

2.7 mi

Landmark

Campbells Lookout

1.7 mi

Golf Course

Cairns Golf Club

1.7 mi

Landmark

Cazaly's Stadium

1.7 mi

Landmark

Skydive Cairns

1.9 mi

Mall

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

2.1 mi

Landmark

Ivan Evans Walk

1.9 mi

Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

2.5 mi

Museum

The Cairns Museum

2.4 mi

Park

Muddy's Playground

2.6 mi

Landmark

Cairnsmaritimemuseum.org.au

2.0 mi

Gallery

Cairns Regional Gallery

2.6 mi

Park

Munro Martin Parklands

2.3 mi

Landmark

The Cairns Civic Theater

2.2 mi

Landmark

Pro-Dive

2.0 mi

Nearby

Shopping Area

Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

1400 ft

4/520-524 Mulgrave Rd

The Big Marlin

1400 ft

Restaurants

Balaclava Hotel

300 ft

423 Mulgrave Rd

Southside Seafood Restaurant

900 ft

446 - 452 Mulgrave Road

Mr Soy Boy

1000 ft

463-465 Mulgrave Rd Earlville

Thai Coins

1700 ft

371 Mulgrave Raod

Barassis Restaurant at Cazalys Cairns

2500 ft

344 Mulgrave Rd Westcourt

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

92%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

9.2/10

Perfect

Rooms

9.4

Location

8.5

Service

8.8

Dining

8.3

Susan

United States, January 2025

8.0/10

Great value for money. The three-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. The bistro was convenient with a 10% discount!

Rooms

8.0

The apartment was spacious enough for our family of five. It was affordable.

Service

8.0

Friendly and helpful staff.

Location

8.0

Convenient location close to everything.

Dining

9.0

The bistro was great, convenient, and offered a discount for hotel guests. Classic dishes.

Facilities

8.0

Clean rooms and secure parking.

Theodore

United States, October 2024

9.0/10

Clean and comfortable room. Room service was delicious! Great location, close to everything. The beds were incredibly comfy!

Rooms

10.0

The beds were the best I've ever slept on, so comfortable, and lots of pillows. The room itself was clean and uncramped.

Service

8.0

Check-in was quick and easy.

Location

9.0

Great location, close to everything I needed to do in Cairns. Close to public transport.

Dining

9.0

The room service meals were yum!

Facilities

9.0

The hotel was well-maintained, clean and comfortable. The rooms were excellent.

Richard

United States, September 2024

10.0/10

Wonderful staff! They made our stay so nice. We loved getting to know everyone. Will definitely return!

Rooms

9.0

The room was comfortable, but the staff is what really stood out.

Service

10.0

All staff - housekeeping, reception, hotel staff - were amazing!

Location

8.0

The location suited our needs perfectly.

Dining

7.0

We ate out most nights.

Facilities

9.0

Everything was great; nothing to complain about.

Cornelius

United States, June 2024

10.0/10

Excellent staff, comfy bed, a relaxing stay. Would absolutely stay again!

Rooms

10.0

Perfect room - clean, modern, comfy bed!

Service

10.0

Staff were super friendly and cute.

Location

5.0

Didn't explore much beyond the hotel, but it was convenient.

Dining

5.0

Didn't eat there this trip.

Facilities

9.0

Everything was great.

John

United States, May 2024

9.0/10

My queen studio was recently renovated, so modern and clean! The bathroom was a highlight. Secure parking right outside was a plus. A bit pricey, but worth it for the comfort and convenience.

Rooms

10.0

The room was recently renovated, very modern and clean. Bathroom and shower were excellent. Secure parking right outside.

Service

8.0

Check-in and check-out were smooth, and staff were always helpful when needed.

Location

9.0

Quiet location at the rear of the hotel, no noise disturbance.

Dining

5.0

Didn't use the on-site dining, but it looked inviting.