Babinda Quarters

30 Knowles Street, 4861 Babinda, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>480</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
481 reviews

Incredibly beautiful Art Deco hotel, appointed with exceptional interior design and artwork. The manager was over the top friendly and helpful. Ideal location for touring the Waterfall Circuit and Tablelands.

Christopher United States of America
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Babinda Quarters

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Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, Babinda Quarters is located in Babinda, 34 mi south of Cairns. Babinda Quarters features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is provided in the shared lounge area. On-street parking is available, and long term parking is available at the back of the property. Fitzroy Island is 29 mi from Babinda Quarters, while Atherton is 30 mi away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 34 mi from Babinda Quarters.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    “Incredibly beautiful Art Deco hotel, appointed with exceptional interior design and artwork. The manager was over the top friendly and helpful. Ideal location for touring the Waterfall Circuit and Tablelands.”
  • Norman
    United States of America United States of America
    “Clean, convenient, and a nice place to relax close to Babinda Boulders and waterfalls. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! Thanks for a nice stay.”
  • Wendy
    Germany Germany
    “Everything was just so comfortable and likeable. It’s like a little paradise within paradise. Friendliest staff!”

Hosted by Margaret Perpetua Nelson.

9.7
9.7
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Margaret Perpetua Nelson.
Welcome to Babinda Quarters! This Art Deco Nurses Quarters was lying idle in a jungle setting for almost 10 years until by chance one day Maggie saw it and decided to bring it back to life as a guest house. A peaceful haven where people can relax and enjoy the lush surroundings. With untouched charm and history at every turn, it's easy to imagine the doctors and nurses living here. It's so large and rambling with quirky authentic bathrooms and simple original kitchens. Musicians love the Bernstein Baby Grand Piano. There is also a drum kit. Guests are encouraged to stay and bring their instruments. The Doctors Quarters is a semi-circle studio apartment popular with couples. We currently have the original bathroom tiles in this room. There are an additional five en-suite rooms for overnight and holiday guests along this wing of the building. The family room has a new bathroom featuring a pink claw foot bathtub with shower. The new cosy double room is unusual as it has a gorgeous new bathroom and is located on the first level beside the lounge. We have created this room for guests who have trouble with stairs. It combines two original Nurses Quarters rooms with access into each room from your balcony area. One room has a walk-in shower and double bed and the adjacent room has a King single bed, television and tea/coffee making facilities. We welcome Groups of friends and like seeing the lounge being used. Eleven rooms are allocated for longer stay guests. There is a mix of people here with guests working on short contracts, training or having a long break. You are welcome to enjoy the relaxed homey environment. Stay for a day or stay for a year.
Maggie enjoyed being a self employed business woman all her life. For the last 32 years she delighted in restoring Art Deco buildings in North Queensland, and converting them into holiday accommodation. Starting with Cairns Backpackers Inn in the mid 80's, then Floriana Guest House on the Cairns Esplanade and Charlston House amongst them. Her life long passion for entertaining guests, friends and family by playing piano and singing explains the Bernstein Baby Grand sitting in the main lounge at Babinda Quarters. Garry is the friendly, helpful and efficient manager at Babinda Quarters. If he isn't chatting to guests he will be doing a painting project, or a water proofing project. There is a lot to do in this huge place, but it's fun. I am Kim, writing this message, to let valued guests know that I intend to carry on Mums tradition of restoration. You may see me wandering around with a measuring tape or gardening in the rain. I love Babinda Quarters and hope you do too. In all it's quirky and random wonderment and awkwardness. We will get there.
Babinda is a town beneath the tallest mountain in Queensland. A misty rainforest backdrop to the restored art deco picture theatre, a 50m public pool, a bakery famous for cream buns, bank, chemist, library, post office, supermarket, hospital, medical centre, heritage listed pub, cafes and quirky shops. There are wonderful walks, rock pools, waterfalls, and rainforest. Babinda Boulders are a series of swimming holes where the water is cold year round. Only 6kms from Babinda township with plenty of parking. It is safe to swim here, and plenty of seating and viewing platforms. Devils Pool is a 1.3 km walk from Babinda Boulders and is for viewing only. Devils Pool is not a swimming spot but is impressive to view. Josephine Falls is a scenic tiered cascade waterfall set within beautiful lush rainforest surrounds. There is a natural rock slide here, fed by rainfall. Mount Bartle Frere is a challenging hike that involves preparation and should only be undertaken by experienced bushwalkers. Overnight campsites need to be pre-booked with National Parks. Broken Nose Walk is also accessed from here. An 8 kilometre demanding hike. We live in a cloud.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Babinda Quarters
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
Good free Wifi 49 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discover JCB Cash is not accepted Debit card Babinda Quarters accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Babinda Quarters

  • Room options at Babinda Quarters include:

    • Double
    • Studio
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • Babinda Quarters is 1,000 feet from the center of Babinda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Babinda Quarters offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance

  • Yes, Babinda Quarters is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Babinda Quarters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Babinda Quarters is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.