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Nomads Esplanade

2.0 star property
Waterfront Cairns hostel in Cairns Central Business District with 24-hour front desk

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Nomads Esplanade

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Gift shop
Outdoor pool
Shared Dormitory (4 Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi
Iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor pool

Overview of Nomads Esplanade

Reviews
4.8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
93 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Night Markets3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina7 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)10 min drive
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Room options

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Shared Dormitory (4 Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Shared Dormitory (4 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Shared Dormitory (8 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Cairns

Nomads Esplanade is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Cairns, and is near the airport and on the waterfront. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairns Esplanade. Muddy's Playground and Reef Teach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min walk
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 7 min walk
  • Reef Fleet Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 14 min walk
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook - 1 min walk
  • Grill'd - 2 min walk
  • The Courtyard - 1 min walk
  • Pho Street Cairns - 2 min walk
  • Rattle N Hum - 2 min walk

About this property

Nomads Esplanade

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade
Close to Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal, Nomads Esplanade provides free airport pick-up, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and a computer station
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All 148 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 4 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 4.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 4.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Nomads Esplanade
Nomads Esplanade Cairns
Nomads Esplanade Hostel
Nomads Esplanade Hostel Cairns
Nomads Esplanade Cairns
Nomads Esplanade Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Nomads Esplanade Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Does Nomads Esplanade have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nomads Esplanade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nomads Esplanade?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nomads Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Nomads Esplanade?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 10.00.

Does Nomads Esplanade provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Nomads Esplanade located?

Located in Cairns Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Esplanade. Cairns Marlin Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal are also within 10 minutes. Cairns Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Nomads Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 17 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Spaceus , Denmark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was closed 6 months ago
When we got there we found out the hotel didnt exist anymore. After a bit of exploring we found where we were booked, and it was crummy to say the least

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap hotel
Poor maintenanced, unclean, poor management, unclear entrance

2/10 Terrible

Sarah, Brisbane, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't book here if you're interested in sleeping
Room was as clean as a garden shed, bed was little better than sleeping on exposed springs, and the other guests must decide their rooms are so uncomfortable that they would rather stay up all night shouting and getting drunk.

10/10 Excellent

jiyeunkim, seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location and convenient accommodation
Excessively close to the lagoon was too good. With location close to the ferry terminal was also useful for various activities. Using a double room, but also nice and clean and the reception from early this morning until late at night anxious to ask you good. Those who daily cleaning of bins with a neat clean cleaner cleaning clear the halls and defragment fragmented sigo letting could comfortably accommodate. If he wants to or staying in the following.

4/10 Poor

Amy, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed
Apart from the location & friendliness of the staff, I was bitterly disappointed with this accomodation. The info was misleading when booked, not once did it say we would be sharing a bathroom when we booked a double room. When we got there I struggled to get my small suitcase through the room as it was that tight. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable. There were cigarette butts in the room. There was constant noise every night we stayed until the early hours of the morning even though there was a sign saying no noise after 10pm. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to family or friends.

6/10 Okay

c, oz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad condition but excellent location
Even though this hostel was mostly dirty (walls and floor were dirty, Bed and linen was clean), I would definatley stay here again for the location alone. Its the only thing that saves this hostel

4/10 Poor

Brian, Yigo, Guam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Interesting to say the least
Let me start off by saying that this was the first time I had ever stayed at a hostel and that I wanted to stay somewhere inexpensive, so I could have more money to have fun with. Being the first time staying at a hostel and the fact that I was alone, I opted to get a private room to suit my comfort level. That was a little less than double the rate of the "dorm rooms". I would also like to point out that for around the same price I got a 3 star hotel in Naha, Okinawa Japan! I'm not sure what I was expecting the place to be like but I was not prepared for what I experienced. The front desk where you check in/out is not in a lobby or even in doors, but a little enclave on the sidewalk. So you have all your bags and stuff and you're checking in with all these shops and people walking about. The staff working there were very young (perhaps to connect to their target demographic, backpackers) and came off as unprofessional. The room I stayed in was not attached to the front desk but a few shops down where there was a locked security door. The room itself was tiny, I would guess 15' x 6' maybe a little bigger, with nothing but a metal framed bed and a plastic chair. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillow they provided simply sucked. I had to buy one just be able to fall asleep (also had to buy a towel). Thankfully it was air-conditioned albeit by a noisy window unit. Overall nothing more than a place to keep your stuff safe and a place to sleep.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the location is great, it
While the location is great, it is quite hard to spot from the road. The entrance and the sign advertising Nomads is obscured from view by the awning for the restuarant next door. Walking along the pavement it's easy to spot. As part of the booking, an entree sized meal is included, however, since the kitchen is closed you are now provided with a breakfast of tea/coffee, toast and cereal. As my plans had involved dinner at Nomads and not breakfast, I was eventually provided with a $5 refund in lieu. This process was frustrating and required a great deal of 'negotiation'. I was very pleased with the rest of the acommodation provided.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ligger super godt i Cairns. Der er rent osv., men tydeligt at se at det er billigt.

2/10 Terrible

Hermann, K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
unzumutbar
Ich konnte dort nicht übernachten, Zimmer gesehern, dunkles Loch, laut etc. gleich ein anderes Zimmer gebucht, auf meine Kosten. Eine Übernachtung in einem solchen LOCH ist schlimmer als ein Gefängnisaufenthalz in der Schweiz. So etwas müsste amtlicherweise verboten werden