Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Darwin with an outdoor pool

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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 - 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

  • ‪Sweet Brew & Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laneway Specialty Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sportsbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Capricornia Motel

Motel in Darwin with an 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.

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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 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

  • 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 Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Capricornia Motel?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $75.4, 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.

Will I be able to park 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, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

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. 45 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 342 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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