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The Balinese

2.5 star property

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A wooden deck with a sofa, dining table, and chairs.
A gated area with a wooden fence, palm trees, and various plants.
A backyard with a small pond, rocks, and a wooden deck.
A gated entrance to a property named "the Balinese" with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved pathway.
A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, a red throw blanket, a wooden wardrobe, a painting, and a potted orchid.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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215 Lake Street, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, a red throw blanket, a wooden wardrobe, a painting, and a potted orchid.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a wooden door, and a plant.

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cairns

The Balinese places you steps from Cairns Esplanade and within a 20-minute stroll of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers a garden, a computer station and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Cairns North hotel include Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cairns Night Markets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muddy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moku Bar + Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paper Crane - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dundee's at Aquarium - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Balinese

Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Balinese. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Balinese offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cairns hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 20 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 20 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 10 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 20 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balinese Cairns North
The Balinese Hotel
Balinese Hotel Cairns North
The Balinese Cairns North
The Balinese Hotel Cairns North

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Balinese?

Yep, The Balinese has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Balinese?

Yep, The Balinese is a short 7-minute walk from Cairns North Beach.

Does The Balinese have a pool?

The Balinese has an outdoor pool.

Is The Balinese family-friendly?

No, The Balinese is an adults-only property.

Does The Balinese serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balinese?

No, The Balinese does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balinese?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Balinese?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Balinese Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elena A

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

Perfect for drivers

Very convenient location, easy communication, basic breakfast included. Left alone which was perfect for us. Late checkout provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No one onsite and took a hour to get in to the hotel, Bed was so lose I thought it was broken, an argument with the staff member trying to get into town after I had paid through last minute.com, an all-round experience really
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating, making the whole stay pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central, clean, quiet & value for money. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple and value for money. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Pav

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like to have the bedding linen changed which did not happen in this case. I feel bad in keep requesting the same thing. I am positive that the day I checked in, the linen was filthy as I had bites.It was not changed by previous customers. After staying in hotels, I can tell when the linen has not been changed or the bedsheets had people lying on it.The hotel did change on the next day but that was it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Balinese.

Convenient location.walkable into centre of Cairns and esplanade.Room was comfortable and breakfast eating area wjth complimentary breakfast was neat and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean room and comfortable bed, especially the pillows. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B&DvL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ground floor room. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, neat and tidy with a nice tropical style.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

b

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
the room was very small. We were directed to the most expensive restaurant in town rather than given a choice. We were kept awake all night by the gusts next door - who literally partied all night. We told reception who apologised but didnt really go beyond a "sorry" - offering to help us with our luggage would have sufficed but - nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service. awesome host. comfy. close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to the hospital. Friendly staff and clean comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was quiet. The pool was beautiful and cool even in the afternoon of what was a very hot day. I room was very clean and tidy. All the facilities like the air conditioner, fan, tv and fridge all worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The lady in charge was outstandingly helpful and friendly. The rooms were exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene

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

value for money

Super friendly staff.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rene

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

value for money

Very friendly staff. Great location. Very good value for money. Good Indonesian restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

schön in guter Lage

alles ok, nett und hilfsbereit
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for where we wanted to be. Easy friendly check in and out. Nice breakfast provided with kitchen use if needed. Only minor negatives were some traffic noise, cool pool and nearby security light. Overall though a good stay and would use afain
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for the price. A bit old but clean.woukd stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.I liked the friendliness of the staff. they were always very helpful when I had a query.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Convenient location Enjoyed our 5day stay. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Near hospital so very important for me. I had to wait at 19.30 for 3/4 hour for someone to open the front door as the person on duty said he was having ‘tea’ dinner. I’m 80 years old .lucky somebody on the street side phoned the property to open the outside gate . Once on the property I had to wait 3/4 hour till front door was opened and i was let in. Then clean room and complementary breakfast for the treatment I received.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great welcoming staff even as I arrived on a late flight upon reception closing time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness

Average but ok Motel, not Hotel.

Advertised as a hotel but is a motel. Average but ok place. Photo of breakfast area was misleading. At time of booking breakfast area shown with timber decking and outlook onto trees was the only one visible on hotels.com. After checking the pool area was nice but the breakfast area was nothing like the photos. The room we received had 3 single beds with two pushed together to form a double. A very hard ridge in the middle was evident with no topper or so to mesh the mattresses together. No attempt at making illusion of a double. Rooms look out to car park of motel next door. Continental breakfast was quite basic. Bathroom was large, shower was small. We were in room 22. One bonus was the wifi working quite well. We booked The Balinese "Motel" to save a few $ to commit those to tours and experiences. Regardless of the price paid we felt the Balinese misrepresents itself on Hotels.com and warn others to read reviews regarding. If you want an average but ok motel that is well priced this is for you. If you were expecting a hotel and the breakfast area to look as depicted please look elsewhere however expect to pay a little more. Photo of breakfast area won't load in this review. Photo taken from hotels.com website. This is misleading and should be removed as no area looks like this. https://au.hotels.com/ho237226/?q-check-out=2019-06-16&FPQ=2&q-check-in=2019-06-15&WOE=7&WOD=6&q-room-0-children=0&pa=1&tab=description&JHR=1&q-room-0-adults=2&YGF=2&MGT=1&ZSX=1&SYE=3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019