See all properties

Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Mindil Beach in Darwin

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Capricornia Motel

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Darwin

Fannie Bay stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fannie Bay motel, you'll find George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Darwin Harbour. 24HR Art and Fannie Bay Gaol Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Motels in DarwinOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Mindil Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Esplanade - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frying Nemo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laneway Specialty Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sportsbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Capricornia Motel

Motel near Mindil Beach in Darwin
You'll find a business center 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. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Similar properties

Breakfast buffet

Winnellie Hotel Motel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
3.9 out of 5, Good, 96 reviews
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Winnellie Hotel Motel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 guestroom 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
Capricornia Motel
Capricornia Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel Motel
Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel Motel Fannie Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Capricornia Motel to the airport?

Capricornia Motel is 6.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Capricornia Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Capricornia Motel.

How close is Capricornia Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.2 mi (6-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 7.2 mi (18-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Capricornia Motel offer free breakfast?

Capricornia Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Capricornia Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Capricornia Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Capricornia Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Capricornia Motel have a pool?

Capricornia Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Capricornia Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Capricornia Motel to downtown Darwin?

Capricornia Motel is 2.3 mi away from Darwin.

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

4/10 Poor

RONALD

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lyndon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been told there will be charges for our dogs even though Expedia said no fees, no surprises on arrival. Been told to take our dogs outside of the property to do their business which we respectfully did. Then asked again whilst outside of the property, to take our dogs to the nearest park even though we had poo bags ready on us. Paid cash extending another night and was owed $10 change. And when I said just give it to me later since we see each other everyday, Waited for me to be fully packed, outside of the yard, double checking keys and gate card "were"actually in the Dropbox to return my $10 change. Everywhere was dirty and unpleasant. We had no blankets, very uncomfortable beds and the whole atmosphere was a true let down. We will never stay at the cornucopia "budget" resort ever again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coert

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

Rumesh

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheldon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On arrival I thought I arrived at a abandoned building. The office was disgusting and smelt like there was a dead body in it. Was escorted to the room and was horrified by the conditions. It stank was mouldy AC was rattling it was dirty disgusting looked like a prion cell out of Bangkok Hilton. I was too scared to touch anything for fear of disease. I handed the keys back and high tailed it out if there. I wouldn’t recommend it for wild animals. STAY CLEAR !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024