Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory - 13 min walk
The Esplanade - 4 min drive
Cullen Bay Marina - 5 min drive
Mindil Beach - 6 min drive
Darwin Waterfront - 6 min drive
Getting around
Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 11 min drive
East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
SweetBrew & Co. - 3 min drive
Fannie Bay Cool Spot - 11 min walk
Darwin Ski Club - 12 min walk
Darwin Trailer Boat Club - 8 min walk
About this property
Capricornia Motel
Enjoy your visit to Darwin with a stay at Capricornia Motel.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel
Capricornia Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel Motel
Capricornia Motel Fannie Bay
Capricornia Motel Motel Fannie Bay
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Capricornia Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Capricornia Motel?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Capricornia Motel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Capricornia Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Capricornia Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Capricornia Motel and nearby?
Capricornia Motel has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Capricornia Motel like?
Capricornia Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Darwin Harbour and 13 minutes' walk from Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Reviews
5.8
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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
8/10 Very Good
Oct 5, 2024
Janeeta
Janeeta, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 24, 2024
Afraid this is so run down and awful, bed ancient, black mould on roof, broken window, aircon didn’t cope, just so tired…
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2024
Fran
Fran, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 29, 2024
refused to stay after the first night.
Dianne
Dianne, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 29, 2024
Would not recommend as the facilities are very run down and the clientel are less than suitable
Dianne
Dianne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Victoria RV
Victoria RV, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2024
Parking was hard
Petrena
Petrena, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2024
CONJOHN
CONJOHN, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2024
Friendly staff, but property was old and not well maintained. Springs poked through the mattress, and my wife got some bites whilst sitting on the small chair in the room. Good location, close to beach and Yacht club. Overall, would not recommend it.
Brian
Brian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 10, 2024
Didn’t stay the night. It was so awful I left and found somewhere else. How this place can get away with charging $170 a night and advertise on your platform is fraud. Disgusting, disgraceful and it should be shut down. Pillow were wafer thin, room smelt of smoke, no WIFI, mattress had springs you could feel, not enough room to swing a cat. Marketing photos must have been taken last century. Simply a rip off. A4 pic on the wall advising that no refunds will be offered told me I wasn’t the first guest to leave. YUK!
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Kayleen
Kayleen, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2024
I liked the assistance from the staff. I didnt like there were no side tables, no teaspoons, no toiletries, and I didn't like that other guests were drinking and fighting at 3am keeping me awake
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
You get what you pay for (bed, shower/toilet) and small room. The staff were extremely polite & helpful. Security gate made our stay feel safe. Close to Fannie Bay restaurants & Parap markets which was handy. Comfy bed & clean sheets. Shower was old & stained but clean. Thanks for fitting us in at last minute.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
Website says latest check in is 7pm whereas Reception closes at 6pm!
Main phone number is not answered.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2024
Limited facilities - my guess is the place will be sold soon.
TIMOTHY
TIMOTHY, 5-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2024
Braith
Braith, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 14, 2024
Overpriced and dirty rooms
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 8, 2024
no toilet paper
Rumesh
Rumesh, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2024
On arrival I thought I arrived at a abandoned building. The office was disgusting and smelt like there was a dead body in it. Was escorted to the room and was horrified by the conditions. It stank was mouldy AC was rattling it was dirty disgusting looked like a prion cell out of Bangkok Hilton. I was too scared to touch anything for fear of disease. I handed the keys back and high tailed it out if there. I wouldn’t recommend it for wild animals. STAY CLEAR !!!
Sheldon
Sheldon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 26, 2024
Could not contact for late check in.
I chose to stay somewhere else also due to the reputation and really shocking reviews on this place.
Wotif and trip advisor should not be recommending such a place for people to stay. You’re completely leading people to a horrible experience based on your recommendations.. this is bad !
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 14, 2024
Lovely stays 💖
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 9, 2024
I don’t know why have you approved it to be a motel. Nothing good hopeless
Viliame
Viliame, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 28, 2024
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.
Angela
Angela, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 19, 2024
We made a huge mistake by not checking reviews. We did select a cheap motel but this was unacceptable and Wotif needs to take some responsibility by listing the filthiest place I have ever stayed. We paid for 3 nights and left after first night. The most prevalent signage was “no refunds” so clearly it is a common issue.