Name: Capricornia Motel
Address: 3 Kellaway Street, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Darwin, Northern Territory, AU
Price range: $97–$112 per night
Rating: 7.88

What guests think

Reviews for Capricornia Motel are highly mixed, with many guests reporting serious cleanliness and maintenance problems, a run down feel, limited parking, and after hours communication issues, while others praise friendly staff and a convenient location.

Multiple reviews mention mould, stained bedding, dust-laden fans or air conditioners, and dirty bathrooms or fridges. Rooms are small and dated, with several reports of uncomfortable mattresses with protruding springs, weak air conditioning, and occasional lack of hot water or working in-room appliances. Parking is frequently scarce, and several guests struggled to arrange late check-in or reach staff after hours, though many found the on-site team courteous when available. Expect a very budget, no-frills stay in a handy spot, but standards vary widely.

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Facilities

Parking is repeatedly described as limited or difficult, with few off-street spaces. The property and amenities feel dated and run down.

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Gary

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely filthy dirty a green slimy pool broken bed in short not even fit to rent by the hour

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Brian

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

no car parking

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Chris

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here 15 yrs ago. Its aged badly sunce then and has that "run down" look and feel.

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TIMOTHY

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Limited facilities - my guess is the place will be sold soon.

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Warren

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Petrena

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was hard

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Malcolm

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible parking. Horrible facilty

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Rebecca

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Nicole

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival @ property we were horrified at the state of the outside. It looked like a prison, dirty & unkept. I wouldn’t let my dogs go in there. Therefore we didn’t even go in & decided to look at alternative accomodation even though we weren’t able to get a refund from them. I’d rather forfeit $ than step foot in the place.

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Dianne

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Would not recommend as the facilities are very run down and the clientel are less than suitable

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Cleanliness

Many reviews cite heavy dust, mould, stained bedding, cockroaches, and dirty bathrooms or fridges. A few note a clean bed or room, but overall cleanliness is a recurring problem.

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Kylie

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff/owners, shower completely unusable due to mould. Booked as a stay before red-eye flight, not suitable at all. Lovely staff.

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Annette

Apr 8, 2023

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This place is a health and safety hazard. Room stinks. Bedding and walls stained and mouldy. Aircon never cleaned and packed with dust. Smoke detector removed, other fire services not serviced for more than 2 years. No light on the back stairs, i nearly fell there in the dark. Emergency light broken. I considered driving off and sleeping in my car, but there was a fight between residents downstairs and i would have to go past them to open the gate, rather locked myself in and left as soon as i could in the morning.

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Thomas

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very disappointed with the room, fridge was broken, no soap supplied, dirty floor and shower, needs a total repair and update, would not recommend to anyone

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Lewis

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Afraid this is so run down and awful, bed ancient, black mould on roof, broken window, aircon didn’t cope, just so tired…

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Susan

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were pleasant however the rooms are so dirty, cockroaches, bedding all stained. Wont be staying there and wont be recommending.

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Connie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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brian

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The ceiling fan and air-conditioning unit were filthy. The fan had approx 1inch of dust on the fan blades. There was mould over the air con and coming out of the sides. Spider webs in the shower cubicle, drain was filthy. Smoke detector was removed and NO Hot Water. I have pictures to document. Absolutely disgusted

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annette

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. Stains on all the walls, the door, and the bathr oom tiles which were cracked to. After pulling the sheet back and looking at the mattress I left. It was putrid! Badly stained and brown all over. I think the found it at the dump. Disgusting and I will be attempting to get my money back!

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Ivan

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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peter

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated, with numerous reports of uncomfortable mattresses with felt springs and underpowered air conditioning. Furnishings can be sparse, some in-room appliances or TV reception don’t work, and hot water is occasionally absent.

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DARYL

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convienant location. VERY POOR CONDITION OF THE ROOMS. PAINT LIFTING OFF THE WALLS, CEILING FANS NOT WORKING. AIRCONDITIONING FILTERS CLOGGED UP WITH ABOUT10MM DUST. NO CHAIR IN ROOM NO BEDSIDE CUBOARDS. NO TV WORKING/ RECEPTION. FRIDGE NOT WORKING. FILTHY CONDITION. NO COFFEE/TEA CUPS AND SPOONS. STAFF CHANGED MY BOOKING ROOM 3 TIMES AND NONE WAS ANY SATISFACTORY. DON'T RECOMMEND FOR ANY STAY. HEALTH AND HYGEINE INSPECTORS REQUIRE TO INSPECT PREMISES.

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Rumesh

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

no toilet paper

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Lewis

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Afraid this is so run down and awful, bed ancient, black mould on roof, broken window, aircon didn’t cope, just so tired…

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Kathy

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Nerida

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap so you get what you pay for…but I should have had hot water for a shower. The springs on the mattress were felt and very uncomfortable.

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Warren

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Connie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Kathryn

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Rebecca

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Teigan

Jan 4, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was ok. The shower and toilet were dirty. The aircon didn't work like a aircon should've so it was hot the whole time I was there. The staff were friendly but the overall experience had me leaving my motel a whole day earlier.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful. However, several guests report poor communication, difficulty with late check-in, and strict no-refund policies.

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Judith

Oct 25, 2022

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Stayed 9 nights

I had a great stay and the staff were great, very friendly and helpful.

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Syed Ali

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff and service

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Sharon

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor communication with owners . Had to call over 20 times regarding our after hour arrival time .

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Jamie

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

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David

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Website says latest check in is 7pm whereas Reception closes at 6pm! Main phone number is not answered.

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Ivan

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Coert

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice. Cheap. Friendly manager. I am happy with the rooms.

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Danielle

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Felt like I would of lost organs if I stayed Did not stay - and was refused a refund

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Angela

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rachelle

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

Frequently praised for convenience, with easy access to the city, esplanade or beach, Fannie Bay dining, and Parap Markets.

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Jodie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Warren

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Brian

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Connie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Joshua

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

East budget motel . Close to everything . Would stay again .

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Rebecca

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Janeeta

Oct 16, 2024

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It's very very convenient for me now my missus and kids are gone

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Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$70
March	$81
April	$85
May	$96
June	$106
July	$113
August	$111
September	$98
October	$84
November	$79
December	$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $101	2 $101	3 $98
4 $98	5 $98	6 $98	7 $98	8 $101	9 $98	10 $98
11 $101	12 $98	13 $98	14 $98	15 $98	16 $98	17 $100
18 $98	19 $101	20 $105	21 $101	22 $99	23 $111	24 $112
25 $111	26 $111	27 $111	28 $104	29 $111	30 $111	31 $111

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