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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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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Shared Dormitory (4 Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi
Iron/ironing board, WiFi
Gift shop
Reviews
4.8

Popular amenities

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

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

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93 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Popular LocationCairns Esplanade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Marlin Marina7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairns Central Shopping Centre9 min walk
  • AirportCairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)10 min drive

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4/10 Poor

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 somewher...
Brian
Aug 23, 2011
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Shared Dormitory (4 Bed) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi

Shared Dormitory (4 Bed)

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About the neighborhood

Cairns

Nomads Esplanade is located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood 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 skydiving and hiking/biking trails.
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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 Intl. Airport (CNS) - 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 148 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00

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 elevators

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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 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.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Johan, Skärholmen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nomads hostel Esplanadel i Cairns - centralt läge
Vandrarhemmet har det bästa läget i Cairns. Personalen i receptionen var väldigt serviceminded att ge information. Bra frukost som ingår. Rummens standard och renlighet var inte så bra. Vill man ha bra läge som viktigast kan jag rekommendera.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nomads Esplanade Hostel
Zimmer war ok, auch wenn es sehr nach Chlor gerochen hat. Das Hostel hatte eine super Lage mitten im Getümmel der Strandpromenade. Von dort konnte man auch einfach zum Hafen laufen, von dem aus die Boote ins Great Barrier Reef starten. Ein Plus ist ein gratis Essen (kleine Pastagerichte und Chili con carne) bei einem Partner Restaurant/Bar und es gibt auch ein kleines Frühstück. Das Hostel wirkte im Ganzen ein wenig heruntergekommen und die Zielgruppen sind definitiv Backpacker und junge Leute. Dafür war es aber nicht um so viel günstiger als ein Standardhotel. Wahrscheinlich bezahlt man einen Aufpreis für die gute Lage.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

popo, Taiwan

只有地理位置讓人無法挑剔~
位在海濱大道上,最熱鬧的街區,出入很方便,設備普通,但千萬不要住在靠近庭院的房間(此處大都是兩到三房的房間),因為常住客,或是團體年輕人會在庭院開音響,聊天到午夜,雖然房規有註明十點後請小聲,但我到十二點時,忍不住去前台詢問,職員跟我說他們馬上就會安靜了,到十二點半準時把音響關了,但是一群人還是聚在庭院大聲喧嘩談笑直到一兩點,連續兩晚都是如此....,所以貪圖地裡位置的人,請自備耳塞喔!!

8/10 Good

Ines, Rostock, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel liegt direkt an der Promenade mit vielen Restaurants und Souvenirshops.
Das Hotel hat eine sehr gute Lage. das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Die Einhaltung von bestimmten Hotelregeln sollte allerdings etwas besser kontrolliert werden, denn dann kann es auch nicht vorkommen, dass man mitten in der Nacht durch in den Pool springende Leute gestört wird.

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Disliked: Staff & service
立地はエスプラネード沿いにあるので良いが、設備はよくない。
立地はエスプラネード沿いにあるので良いが、設備はよくない。 夕食は他のバーの食事券をくれるがドリンクをオーダーしないといけないし、1回試したが冷えたポテトと冷えたピザ一切れが出てきた。ちなみに受付で朝食（コーンフレーク）も夕食もあることを聞かないと教えてくれなかった。 部屋では外の音が丸聞こえなので夜中まで騒いでいる人たちがいると眠れない。朝は5時くらいから業者が出入りする音で目が覚める。 キッチンにはまともなナイフがないので自炊は殆ど出来ない。 プライベートが良かったので個室にしたが、料金に見合わない場所だった。 どうしてもエスプラネード沿いが良くてドミトリー（大部屋）でいいならここでもいい。 近隣のバックパッカーズを見に行ったがここより悪かった。