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Capricornia Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Mindil Beach in Darwin

Photo gallery for Capricornia Motel

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

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.7 km
  • Parap Village Markets - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Frying Nemo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buff Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darwin Ski Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC Stuart Park - ‬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.
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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

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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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Capricornia Motel on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $138, 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 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. 45 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 347 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Syed Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Judith

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

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

Angela

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

Joshua

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geniene

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

10/10 Excellent

Coert

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kylie

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Damian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place all round. Good shower though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

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
Verified

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
Verified

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