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Nomads Esplanade

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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93 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Night Markets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Shared Dormitory (4 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1

Shared Dormitory (8 Bed)

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Cairns

Heart of Cairns.A stay at this Cairns Central Business District hostel places you steps from Esplanade Lagoon and a 5-minute walk from Cairns Esplanade. Michaelmas Cay and Cairns Night Markets are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairns Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cairns Night Markets - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reef Hotel Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rattle n Hum Cairns - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa Romana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nomads Esplanade

Hostel near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns
As a guest of Nomads Esplanade, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free at scheduled times. Nomads Esplanade also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cairns hostel.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Nomads Esplanade offers 148 accommodations with air conditioning. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

  • Deposit: AUD 20.00 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 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

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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

How close is Nomads Esplanade to the airport?

Nomads Esplanade is 3.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nomads Esplanade have an airport shuttle?

Nomads Esplanade offers a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel, available at scheduled times.

How close is Nomads Esplanade to the beach?

This hostel is 14.2 mi (26-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Cairns North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nomads Esplanade offer free breakfast?

Nomads Esplanade does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nomads Esplanade?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Reef Hotel Casino (8-min walk) and Cazalys Cairns (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Nomads Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at Nomads Esplanade?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Nomads Esplanade have a pool?

Nomads Esplanade features an outdoor pool.

Does Nomads Esplanade have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nomads Esplanade to downtown Cairns?

Nomads Esplanade is 0.2 mi away from Tropical North Waterfront.

Nomads Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Spaceus

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
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Dotti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Substandard Accommodation/3rd World!

Our group of 6 girls stayed in an 8 bed dorm on 31 Dec 2013. We have stayed in numerous hostels both internationally & nationally. This one takes the cake! We encountered the following: CLEANLINESS: I can't comment on the kitchen (but on appearance, it appeared very grotty). However, the room we were given was disgusting. - The floors were disgusting. Under the beds were covered in dust & dirt along with various pieces of rubbish. - The bins in the bedroom & bathroom hadn't been emptied for who knows how long. The guy on reception, claimed the rooms had been cleaned & proceeded to empty the bedroom bin. - The surfaces were covered in dust & dirt. - There was left over products ie shampoo, soap etc in the shower. Not to mention hair, mould etc - There was also urine on the toilet seat. - There was a large louvre missing from the only window. - The furniture was falling apart, with at least one cupboard door just placed inside the unit. - The airconditioner had what appeared to be faulty wiring with duct tape covering it. The airconditioner was coin operated, which did not work to start with. We were advised it would be complimentary after 8pm. When this did not take place, we were told it would be 9pm. Upon arriving back to the room at 1.30am, it still was only operational via coin deposit. We were not going to set our alarms hourly to keep the airconditioner running! With the missing louvre, it almost defeated the purpose anyway. This was in the middle of summer! SECURITY: They sleep in the dorms like the guests do. If there's an issue, the after hours number doesn't get answered. We were lucky 2 other guests knew which room the security guy was in (asleep). On a side note, their website for Nomads esplanade, is very misleading. If you look at the photo gallery, it shows a swimming pool. This place does not have a swimming pool. It shows lovely clean rooms, not so. It says the rooms are airconditioned, but there is no mention that it is coin operated! The Hostel refuses to refund our money. DO NOT STAY HERE! The photos are not indicative of the establishment. There are other better hostels in Cairns!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Cheap hotel

Poor maintenanced, unclean, poor management, unclear entrance
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hermann

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Johan

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jiyeunkim

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amy

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

c

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

popo

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!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ines

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.
Verified

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。
Verified

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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