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Nightcap At Balaclava Hotel

★★★★ 423 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns, AU

8.5 guest rating· 617 reviews

About this hotel

Restaurant, Bar, and Children's Playroom

Indulge in delicious meals at Graziers Steakhouse, unwind with a drink at the bar, and let your kids have a blast in the playroom with exciting activities like face painting and PlayStation gaming.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities

Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle. Each room features a private bathroom with a hairdryer for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Additional Facilities

Located just minutes away from Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and Cairns Convention Centre, our hotel also offers a function room, laundry facilities, and is a short drive from Cairns Airport.

Book your stay at Balaclava Hotel Cairns for a memorable and convenient experience.

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Family Studio 3 Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 18 m² · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>193-sq-foot room with a patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Studio Queen & Sofa

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>161 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch TV</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, single sofa bed, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Triple Studio

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · 3× Single bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The studio offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The studio has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and heating. The unit has 3 beds.

Queen Studio

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

These fully renovated studios feature a private ensuite with walk-in shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning, bar fridge, desk, TV, alarm clock, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 50 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

These fully renovated 3-bedroom apartments feature a private ensuite with walk-in shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning, kitchenette, desk, TV, alarm clock, iron facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. A dining and lounge area and out door seating on the patio is also included.

Studio Twin Queen

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

These fully renovated Studios feature a private ensuite with walk-in shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning, bar fridge, desk, TV, alarm clock, iron facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.

Queen and Single Studio

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

These fully renovated Studios features a private ensuite with walk-in shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning, bar fridge, desk, TV, alarm clock, iron facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Billiards
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  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Indoor play area
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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423 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.5617 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable bedsCleanliness issuesInconvenient timing for store hours
Cleanliness7.0
Service9.4
Location9.5
Room Quality7.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.9

Good

8.0

Internet not working

Vicki · AU · 2026-07-19

A little gem

9.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful

The light coming in from the carpark all night was too bright. The curtains on the other side windows could have blocked out more light too

Danielle · AU · 2026-07-16

Guest review

10.0

Everything

Nil

Richard · AU · 2026-07-16

Good to know

Please note that guests must be over 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. You must show a valid photo ID upon check in.

Please note that this property requires a $100 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.