The Balinese Motel was the worst hotel I stayed in the Cairns area. I asked for a single room and was given a dark, dingy room that was jam packed with two small single beds and an open fold away bed which made the room even more cramped. The bedding had a terrible musty smell, which suggest that they were... more

My girlfriend and I stayed here on our mad-dash around the world (1month) and we stayed here for 2 or 3 nights. It seems a shame that the last review of a bad experience would take the shine off staying here - it was FAB!! Of all the places we stayed (in 4 countries) during our trip this was one... more

We loved staying at the Balinese - couldn't drag ourselves away. Sure, it's not perfect, it's only a "motel" and out of hours service is a bit tricky to get but... fabulously quiet aircon, quiet location (10-15mins walk to town), effervescent and helpful owner (Rose), small clean pool, airport pickup, free but limited breakfast, nice rooms, new bathrooms, free internet,... more

Booked over the internet for a late night arrival one night layover. The staff replied to email inquiries promptly and was quite helpful. They'd left the keys in the electric slot with the A/C on and the door open for me, so that I arrived close to midnight to a comfortable room. Breakfast area was quite relaxing next to the... more

Very impressed with this place when we stayed there for about 4 nights in mid February. For the price we paid, via Expedia, it was superb value for money. We had free internet usage, a little pool, kitchen, free breakfast and a nice room with air con, tv etc. The place is quite small and on two levels, motel style.... more

Having returned from a round the world trip and having stayed at the The Balinese, I can honestly say that it is one of the best establishments my girlfriend and stayed at.All of the guys there are fabulously friendly and welcoming, the rooms are comfortable and clean, the facilities are good, the situation is perfect - queit and only a... more