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Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Darwin with an outdoor pool
Motel in Darwin with an outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Capricornia Motel

Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Business services
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Explore the area

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3 Kellaway Street, Fannie Bay, NT, 0820
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cullen Bay Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Darwin

At Capricornia Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Darwin Harbour. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool. .This pet-friendly motel offers a business centre and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Fannie Bay motel include Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront.
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What's nearby

  • Mindil Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Esplanade - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SweetBrew & Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laneway Specialty Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • The Sportsbar
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fannie Bay Cool Spot - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Capricornia Motel

Motel in Darwin with an outdoor pool
You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Capricornia Motel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin motel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Capricornia Motel offers 39 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
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Capricornia Fannie Bay
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Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel Motel Fannie Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Capricornia Motel?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Capricornia Motel?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on 25 Sept 2025 start from AU$175.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Capricornia Motel?

The closest beach to Capricornia Motel is Mindil Beach (2.2 km).

Does Capricornia Motel have a pool?

Capricornia Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Capricornia Motel?

No, Capricornia Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Capricornia Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Capricornia Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 334 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival @ property we were horrified at the state of the outside. It looked like a prison, dirty & unkept. I wouldn’t let my dogs go in there. Therefore we didn’t even go in & decided to look at alternative accomodation even though we weren’t able to get a refund from them. I’d rather forfeit $ than step foot in the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much what I expected after reading reviews. Nothing flash but serves a purpose- room itself was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 15 yrs ago. Its aged badly sunce then and has that "run down" look and feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coert

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good, cheap, friendly.

Very nice. Cheap. Friendly manager. I am happy with the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Setona

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HILARY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very very convenient for me now my missus and kids are gone

8/10 Good

Janeeta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Disliked: Amenities
Afraid this is so run down and awful, bed ancient, black mould on roof, broken window, aircon didn’t cope, just so tired…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
refused to stay after the first night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend as the facilities are very run down and the clientel are less than suitable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria RV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Petrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was hard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CONJOHN

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, but property was old and not well maintained. Springs poked through the mattress, and my wife got some bites whilst sitting on the small chair in the room. Good location, close to beach and Yacht club. Overall, would not recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t stay the night. It was so awful I left and found somewhere else. How this place can get away with charging $170 a night and advertise on your platform is fraud. Disgusting, disgraceful and it should be shut down. Pillow were wafer thin, room smelt of smoke, no WIFI, mattress had springs you could feel, not enough room to swing a cat. Marketing photos must have been taken last century. Simply a rip off. A4 pic on the wall advising that no refunds will be offered told me I wasn’t the first guest to leave. YUK!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the assistance from the staff. I didnt like there were no side tables, no teaspoons, no toiletries, and I didn't like that other guests were drinking and fighting at 3am keeping me awake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for (bed, shower/toilet) and small room. The staff were extremely polite & helpful. Security gate made our stay feel safe. Close to Fannie Bay restaurants & Parap markets which was handy. Comfy bed & clean sheets. Shower was old & stained but clean. Thanks for fitting us in at last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Website says latest check in is 7pm whereas Reception closes at 6pm! Main phone number is not answered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

TIMOTHY

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited facilities - my guess is the place will be sold soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Braith

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced and dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024