Convenient Location
Located just 3 km from Cairns Convention Centre and within walking distance of local entertainment and cultural attractions.
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Cairns, AU
Motel Nomad
314 Mulgrave Road
3 stars · Guest score 7.6/10
About this hotel
Renovated 3-Star Motel with Free WiFi Comfortable Rooms with Balcony and Garden View Experience the tranquility of Motel Nomad with rooms featuring balconies overlooking a lush garden. Each room offers modern amenities including free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Relaxing Spa and Outdoor Pool Unwind and rejuvenate at our on-site spa or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Whether you prefer a soothing massage or a leisurely swim, Motel Nomad has the perfect facilities to help you relax during your stay. Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions Situated just 3 km from Cairns Convention Centre, our motel is also within walking distance of Cazaly's Entertainment Club. Explore nearby cultural attractions like The Center of Contemporary Arts and Cairns Regional Gallery, ensuring a memorable stay. Book your stay at Motel Nomad now for a delightful blend of comfort and convenience.
Highlights
Comfort & Relaxation
Enjoy modern, comfortable rooms with balconies overlooking lush gardens, free WiFi, and on-site spa and outdoor pool facilities.
Unique Amenities
Unwind with a massage or a swim in the outdoor pool, and experience the tranquility of a garden-view setting.
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Swimming pool
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Salt-water pool
- Fence around pool
All 64 facilities
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Spa/wellness center
- Casino
- Sun terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Grocery deliveries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Higher level toilet
- Nightclub/DJ
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Delivered food - securely covered
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM – 09:00 PM
- Check-out
- 10:00 AM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness4.5
Multiple reviews report mould, ants/bugs, clumps of hair, unclean toilets and generally run-down, poorly maintained bathrooms — cleanliness is a clear weak point.
- Service9.3
Staff and hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and welcoming (after-hours reception, luggage storage, personable hosts) — service is a strong positive across reviews.
- Location9.3
Location is frequently praised as central/convenient with easy access to shops and entertainment; repeatedly noted as a key advantage.
- Room Quality7.0
Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and good linen, but there are recurring reports of aged units, peeling paint, old AC, hard mattresses and occasional broken fixtures.
- Amenities7.0
Some useful amenities (free Wi‑Fi, washing machines) are available, but guests note issues: pool closed, limited kitchenware, parking tight and some broken items (shower/TV).
- Value for Money7.0
Mixed perceptions: several guests felt the property was worth the price given location and size, while others expected higher standards (cleanliness/maintenance) for the rate paid.
- Food and Beverage7.6
Not mentioned in reviews — assigned the target overall rating (standard quality for this hotel tier).
- Overall Experience9.1
Overall impressions are generally positive due to friendly staff, location and spacious units, though a subset of guests had strongly negative stays driven by cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Guest reviews
I was expecting a location filled with fellow holiday visitors to Cairns but the majority of residents appeared to be social housing
I was expecting a location filled with fellow holiday visitors to Cairns but the majority of residents appeared to be social housing
No one in reception Drunk woman yelling at 2.00am
The room was very spacious and so clean. It was a super comfortable stay! The staff were kind enough to upgrade my stay because I was there for my birthday.
The room was very spacious and so clean. It was a super comfortable stay! The staff were kind enough to upgrade my stay because I was there for my birthday.
Location and privacy
Location and privacy
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Bunk beds
Bunk beds