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Capricornia Motel

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A multi-story motel with a red and white exterior, balconies, and tropical plants in the foreground.
A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small desk with a chair, a refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window.
A bathroom with white tiles, a shower with a glass door, a sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack.
A large grey dog sitting on a wooden table in an indoor setting.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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3 Kellaway Street, Fannie Bay, NT, 0820
  • Place, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fannie Bay Race Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small desk with a chair, a refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A single-bed room with a white bed, a small desk with a television, and a wall-mounted light.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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. .Near this Fannie Bay motel, you'll find Darwin Waterfront.
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What's nearby

  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fannie Bay Race Course - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mindil Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buff Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yogi's Way - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fannie Bay Super Pizza - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Capricornia Motel

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.

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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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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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 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$190, 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. 46 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 358 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over priced for basic accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just love staying at Capricorna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stays 💖
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay and the staff were great, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old spring mattress that dug into me no matter how I tossed and turned. Decades of brown muck in the corners of the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No table or cutlery small bugs come up drain hole etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for price. Very helpful and friendly staff, great area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mate Alan enjoyed his stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Budget friendly, very basic, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
East budget motel . Close to everything . Would stay again .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older back packer type accomadation, clean but old, but priced well. When on a budget good accomadation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner/Manager was extremely helpful when our flight got delayed past the opening hours!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to bowls club and yacht club at fannie bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having 3 dogs, we would eventually like a ground floor room for once
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated my very late arrival, my room was clean, modern with everything I needed and the managers were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay at this motel. The owner is a very lovely helpful man. I felt comfortable as soon as I got there. I had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean sheets and towels. Staff trustworthy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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