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Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3 Kellaway Street, Fannie Bay, NT, 0820
  • Place, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fannie Bay Race Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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).
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What's nearby

  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parap Village Markets - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fannie Bay Race Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola’s Pergola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frying Nemo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Darwin Railway Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laneway Specialty Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Capricornia Motel

Motel near Darwin Waterfront 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Capricornia Motel?

As of Jan 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on Jan 28, 2026 start from $67.49, excluding 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.

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 Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (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. 45 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 344 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rutendo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsure if property still a motel as advertised .even the person I spoke with said the pictures they has not put on website . Been trying to contact Last minute to discuss - no response as yet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like I would of lost organs if I stayed Did not stay - and was refused a refund
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having 3 dogs, we would eventually like a ground floor room for once
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just love staying at Capricorna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
False advertising at its finest.This place is an absolute dump!Theres too many bad things to type.....JUST BEWARE AND DON'T GO THERE.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff/owners, shower completely unusable due to mould. Booked as a stay before red-eye flight, not suitable at all. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
no car parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Damian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place all round. Good shower though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
if you can.t say anything good. don.t say anything at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin, Ashfield

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, not modern, but has air conditioning, warm shower, and a clean bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Connie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to esplanade. It was tiny rooms and cost too much for one night. Dirty soap left in shower cubical toilet seat up? If Cleaned at all. Rickety and old could do with demo and rebuild!
Stayed 1 night 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

Gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely filthy dirty a green slimy pool broken bed in short not even fit to rent by the hour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but maintened well. The only issue was cockroaches, but hard to manage in Darwin & not unreasonable to see some. Owner/Manager helpful and accommodating. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
for a budget hotel, it was basically OK. close to the city and easy to get to. The unit itself was poorly maintained compared to other hotels I have stayed in. very poor parking facilities, 25 units and only 5 off road spaces. bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025