Honest, central,
no fuss.
We're not trying to be a resort. We're the quiet, fair-priced studio that hands a tired traveller a real room, a real kitchenette and their own front door — and then gets out of the way.
Built around the person arriving tired.
Most places near the port chase "executive," "award-winning," "corporate" — and price like it. We looked at who actually checks in: crews coming off a shift, contractors on a shutdown, professionals in for two nights, travellers passing through to the reef.
What they want isn't a chandelier. It's secure parking right outside, a quiet room they can sleep in at any hour, a kitchenette so dinner isn't another decision, and a check-in that doesn't involve a queue. So that's what we built — twenty-two self-contained studios in the middle of Gladstone, and nothing they don't need.
"A quiet room, a real kitchenette, and your own front door — no reception queue, no fuss."
Five things we get right, because they're the whole point.
Central
In the Gladstone CBD on a quiet lane — walk to Goondoon St, minutes to the Marina and the reef ferries.
Self-contained
Every studio has its own kitchenette, bathroom and private entrance. Live like a small apartment, not a motel room.
Secure parking
Free undercover parking on-site, including accessible bays — your car's sorted the moment you arrive.
Soundproofed
Quiet walls and quiet hours, so daytime sleepers and shift workers actually rest.
Fair price
From $110 a night, with the best rate when you book direct. Honest mid-market — we own it.
Let yourself in
Self check-in by key code, any hour, through your own door — no waiting on a reception desk.
Three kinds of guest, one easy stay.
Crews & contractors
FIFO/DIDO crews and shutdown contractors who want to arrive, park and settle in — soundproofed studios, self check-in and a real kitchenette for longer stays.
Regional visitors
Professionals and families in town for a night or two who'd rather a central, self-contained base than an anonymous highway motel.
Reef-gateway travellers
Couples and solo travellers using Gladstone as the launch point for Heron Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef, 1.9 km from the Marina.
Three promises we actually keep.
From $110, best rate direct, no third-party fees added on top. What you see is what you pay.
No lift, no stovetop, no pool — and we say so before you book. Honest photography, honest reviews.
Self check-in, secure parking and a quiet room — so a tired arrival becomes a restful night, fast.
Run by people you can reach
There's no anonymous call centre between you and your room. Reception is open 2–8 PM, and there's an after-hours line whenever you need a real person.
74 Oaka Lane, Gladstone Central QLD 4680Reception 07 4843 7999 · After hours +61 468 462 247
reception@capricornsuites.com.au Get in touch
Come and see for yourself.
A quiet studio and your own front door, from $110 a night. Book direct for the best rate.