Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Darwin motel in Fannie Bay with business center and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property grounds
Reviews
5.8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Your area essentials

Map
3 Kellaway Street, Fannie Bay, NT, 0820
  • Popular LocationCullen Bay Marina5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDarwin Waterfront6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMindil Beach8 min drive
  • AirportDarwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)10 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Darwin

Located in Fannie Bay, Capricornia Motel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Darwin Harbour. The 39 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, coffee makers, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min drive
  • The Esplanade - 4 min drive
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 5 min drive
  • Darwin Waterfront - 6 min drive
  • Mindil Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • The preferred airport is Darwin International Airport (DRW): 11-min drive, 6.3 mi/10.2 km.

Restaurants

  • Parap Tavern - 9 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Dragon Court - 3 min drive
  • SweetBrew & Co. - 3 min drive
  • Yogi's Way - 3 min drive

About this property

Capricornia Motel

Darwin motel in Fannie Bay with business center and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a business center, and a computer station are featured at Capricornia Motel. Free offsite parking is included with your stay. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and barbecue grills.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Refrigerators and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
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Capricornia Motel Motel Fannie Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Capricornia Motel?

This motel is situated in Fannie Bay within a 10-minute walk of Darwin Harbour, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, and 24HR Art. You'll also find The Esplanade and Mindil Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Capricornia Motel?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on May 22, 2024 start from $81.27, 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.

Is parking available on site at Capricornia Motel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Capricornia Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Capricornia Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Capricornia Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Capricornia Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Capricornia Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Capricornia Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Capricornia Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Capricornia Motel.

Does Capricornia Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Capricornia Motel?

The closest major airport to Capricornia Motel is Darwin International Airport (DRW), which is 6.3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Capricornia Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Capricornia Motel.

Capricornia Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 289 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leah and Wayne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is disgusting. We did not stay but moved to another hotel. The Capricornia is filthy, unsafe and you should not have it in your portfolio. Gives Wotif a bad name
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rachelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had no after hours check in facility. No phone number to ring so e couldn't stay there but the place was pretty skanky from the outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad, no blankets available, there was a dirty bath towel in the fridge so couldn't be used at all (I took pictures) and the fridge was very noisy! No curtains to completely block the view, horrible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

manoj mack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place. Dirty rooms and conditions of the room not up to standard. Power points hanging off the walls. Paint flaking on walls and ceiling. No toilet paper in the toilet. Drunk people knocking on the door all hours of the night. Please don't stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication with owners . Had to call over 20 times regarding our after hour arrival time .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor place, clean inside room, but disgusting everywhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023