Dooleys Taverns and MotelsCapella
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Deluxe Queen room at Dooleys Hotel Capella, crisp white linen and a black runner

Dooleys Hotel

Your base in Capella, Central Queensland

82 quiet, work-ready rooms, a pool, a 24/7 gym & the Dooleys bistro & Tavern on site.

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82rooms on site
51 kmto Emerald
24/7gym, plus a pool
86+ yrsa Queensland family business
Céad míle fáilte. A hundred thousand welcomes.

The Dooley family has looked after travellers in Queensland for more than 86 years. The welcome is the same whether you're here for one night on business or long term with a crew.

Framed by the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Peak Range National Park, Capella serves as a major centre for mining & agriculture. Dooleys Capella provides weary travellers, the local community & workers in the region with deluxe accommodation & a vibrant Irish Tavern & Bistro.

Stay

Rooms built for a good night's sleep

82 deluxe Queen, Twin, Family & Accessible rooms available. All rooms boast walk-in showers, a desk, new lush linen & towels & block-out blinds for a quiet night's sleep in the country. Pet-friendly rooms are available, & guests have the pool & a 24/7 gym. Book direct for our best rate.

The stars & stunning sunsets are included.

Deluxe Queen room with a queen bed, bedside tables and ensuite

Deluxe Queen

A Queen bed, walk-in shower, desk & Wi-Fi. Our most-booked room for business travel.

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Deluxe Twin room with a queen bed and a king single by the window

Deluxe Twin

A Queen bed & a King single in an open-plan room. Ideal for colleagues sharing on the road.

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Family Room with a queen bed and bunks

Family Room

Queen bed plus bunks (for 2) for families or friends who like to share.

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Accessible rooms

Accessible Room

Accessible rooms for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Call us to talk through what you need.

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Brand new linen & towelsWalk-in showerTemperature-controlled air conHigh-speed Starlink Wi-FiBlock-out blindsFridge, microwave & kettleDesk, chair & wardrobeFlat-screen TVQuality toiletriesHairdryerCommercial guest laundryEasy onsite parkingCCTV securityPet-friendly roomsPoolKids' playground24/7 gymAccessible rooms
Modern ensuite with a walk-in shower
Walk-in shower ensuite
In-room kitchenette with fridge, microwave and kettle
In-room kitchenette
Quality toiletries in the ensuite
Quality toiletries
Commercial guest laundry and ironing room with washers and dryers
Guest laundry & ironing room
The guest pool at Dooleys Capella under a clear blue sky
The guest pool

Room tour

Queen Deluxe Room

Take a short walk through one of our Queen Deluxe rooms, from the bed to the kitchenette & ensuite.

Business, Groups & Crews

One person or a crew long term

Whether you're booking in one person or need to accommodate a crew long term, Dooleys Capella makes it simple.

Easy group bookings

  • One point of contact for bookings & changes
  • Long-stay & block-booking rates

Cribs & meals

  • Packed breakfasts & lunches, made by our chefs
  • Crib menu is constantly changed & has wide variety to please any palate
  • Dinner in the bistro

After the shift

  • A pool & a 24/7 gym on site
  • Easy onsite parking
  • Quiet rooms with a proper desk & Wi-Fi

Group enquiries: (07) 4984 9299 · capella@dooleyshotel.com.au

Business, Groups & Crews
Char-grilled steak with chips, vegetables and gravy from the Dooleys Capella bistro

Eat & Drink

Eat & drink at Dooleys

The Dooleys bistro & Tavern are right here on site. Restaurant-quality meals in a relaxed bistro. All the pub classics are on offer, but at Dooleys we use only premium ingredients, cooked on site by our professional chefs, led in Capella by Executive Chef Emmanuel. Drop in for a great meal or a cold drink.

Lunch
Daily 11.30am – 2pm
Dinner
Seven nights 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Reception
9am until late, in the Tavern
Tavern
10am until late
Bottle shop
10am until late

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Get a feel for Dooleys Capella

The rooms, the bistro, the pool, the gym & the grounds, as our guests see them.

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What our guests say

Five-star reviews from Google, quoted as written.

★★★★★

Staying here for work. Facilities and service couldn't be better! Staff went above and beyond to make guests happy🙏🙌

MelissaGoogle review

Business, Groups & Crews

Business, groups & crews

Whether you're booking in one person or need to accommodate a crew long term, Dooleys Capella makes it simple. We work with mining, resources, agriculture, construction & government teams across the Central Highlands, & we know what a working stay needs.

Easy group bookings

  • A dedicated bookings team experienced in large, complex & shifting rosters
  • Flexible for fluctuating crew numbers, from single travellers to large crews
  • Early departures & late arrivals handled
  • One point of contact for bookings & changes
  • Long-stay & block-booking rates

Rooms for a productive stay

  • 82 rooms: twin share, Queen, Family & Accessible
  • Pet-friendly rooms available
  • A pool & a 24/7 gym on site
  • Starlink Wi-Fi, new linen, towels & amenities
  • Professionally serviced sheets & towels, plus a commercial guest laundry with QR-code washers & dryers
  • In-room kitchenette with fridge, microwave & kettle, plus block-out blinds for day sleepers
  • Easy onsite parking

Where we are

  • In Capella, in Queensland's Central Highlands
  • 51 km from Emerald
  • Kestrel mine: 43 km, about 30 minutes
  • The Sapphire Gemfields: about 50 minutes
  • 57 km to Clermont

What we provide

Why choose Dooleys

For crews, contractors & booking agents.

82 well-appointed roomsA mix of twin share, Queen, Family & Accessible rooms.
A dedicated accommodation bookings teamExperienced in managing large, complex & shifting rosters.
Professional chefsAll meals meet Australian food safety standards.
A fully equipped commercial laundryWith QR-code operated washers & dryers.
Professionally serviced linenIncluding sheets & towels.
Strict hygiene, health & pest-control protocols
Senior management available 24/7With team members living on site.
Strong securityIncluding CCTV across the property.
A stable ownership groupReinvesting in the hotel & supporting the local community.
A highly experienced teamProficient in supporting shift-based crews, with smooth check-ins, quiet rest & reliable service.
A good sleep, a modern, comfortable room & great food keep guests happy & coming back, not just to Dooleys, but to the employers they travel away from home for.
Siobhan Dooley, CEO

Cribs & meals

Cribs & meals, made by our chefs

Packed breakfasts & lunches for your team, made by our professional chefs in a certified commercial kitchen. Capella's kitchen is led by Executive Chef Emmanuel. Our five professional chefs bring more than fifty years of combined experience, including cooking for major mining companies such as BHP, & the crib menu is constantly changed, with a wide variety to please any palate.

Breakfast cribTakeaway, packed to go & varied daily, from bacon, sausages & eggs to frittata, hash browns, rösti & savoury mince. Cereal, bread, fruit, juice & water can be added.
Breakfast buffetEat in, for groups of 30 or more. Hot dishes, toast, cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit, juice, tea & coffee, served in the Dooleys restaurant.
Crib lunchA roll, sandwich or wrap, a hot dish, a salad, fruit, snacks & drinks. The week runs from a chicken schnitzel wrap with beef stroganoff on Monday to a classic BLT with the Sunday roast.
Dinner in the bistroGuests order from the menu up to a pre-set value.
Executive Chef Emmanuel in the Dooleys Capella kitchen Breakfast crib of a bacon, egg and cheese muffin with sausage and hash brown, packed to go Hot breakfast cribs of bacon, sausages, hash browns and scrambled eggs Crib lunch of roast chicken, potatoes and green beans, packed to go Grilled fish with lemon, packed in crib containers Pasta salad with ham and olives, packed in crib containers Packed garden salads ready for crib lunches

Executive Chef Emmanuel in the Capella kitchen, with cribs packed & ready to go

Food safety

A shared responsibility for safety

For businesses, providing cribs to employees comes with clear WHS responsibilities. Every item must be safe, protected from contamination, & prepared & delivered at the correct temperatures.

Commercial takeaway food must be cooked & cooled to the conditions & temperatures in the Australian food safety standards. At Dooleys every meal is prepared to code by certified food-safe staff.

Zero harm doesn’t stop at the site gate. We cut plenty of sandwiches, but never corners on food safety.
Siobhan Dooley, CEO
Cooked & cooled to standardTo the conditions & temperatures in the Australian food safety standards.
Certified commercial kitchenEvery meal prepared to code by certified food-safe staff.
Fresh produce, delivered oftenFresh produce arrives two to three times a week.

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Eat & Drink

Bar, bistro & menu

Country pub classics, steaks from the grill & dishes from our chefs, served in the Dooleys bistro. Hotel guests can charge meals to their room.

Bar & bistro

The Dooleys bistro & Tavern, on site

Restaurant-quality meals in a relaxed bistro. All the pub classics are on offer, but at Dooleys we use only premium ingredients. The steaks are succulent & locally grown & sourced. Our pies, gravies & much more on the menu are house made. Drop in for a great meal or a cold drink. And, yes, of course we serve Guinness!

Pouring a beer behind the bar at Dooleys Capella
A cold one at the bar
The Dooleys Capella bistro dining room
The bistro
The Dooleys Capella bottle shop
Bottle shop
Kids' playground beside the alfresco area
Kids' playground
Lunch daily11.30am – 2pm
Dinner, 7 nights5.30pm – 8.30pm
Tavern & bottle shop10am until late
Steak topped with garlic prawns and creamy sauce, with salad and chipsCrispy-skin salmon on a fresh garden salad

Entrée

Bruschetta16Toasted sourdough topped with sundried tomato, onion, feta & balsamic vinegar
Chicken Wings18In-house fried chicken wings coated in a sauce of your choice: BBQ, garlic parmesan or sweet chilli
Garlic Bread10Add cheese & bacon 5
Pork Belly Bites24Served with Asian sauce
Salt & Pepper Calamari22Breaded salt & pepper calamari served with garlic aioli
Sweet Potato Chips16Served with blue cheese sauce
Loaded Chips with Bacon, Cheese & Gravy16
Mexican Loaded Chips20Topped with liquid cheddar, Mexican salsa, corn, aioli sauce & pulled pork

Tavern Favourites

Battered Fish28Served with chips & 1 side
Butter Chicken28Served with rice & naan bread
Chicken Schnitzel23Served with your choice of 2 sides
Guinness Pie28Served with a side of chips
Traditional Chicken Parmy32Served with your choice of 2 sides
Bangers & Mash20Pork sausages with mash & caramelised onion gravy

Off the Grill

250g Rump36Served with your choice of 2 sides & sauce
350g Sirloin52Served with your choice of 2 sides & sauce
Chicken Piccata28Served with your choice of 2 sides
Crispy Pork Belly34Served with Thai salad
Grilled Barramundi32Served with potato purée, roasted vegetables & lemon butter sauce
Grilled Chicken28Served with your choice of 2 sides
Grilled Salmon38Served with your choice of 2 sides
Marinated Pork Loin Chop30Served with an apple & pecan salad with honey balsamic dressing

Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad20Grilled chicken, lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing
Niçoise Salad18Grilled chicken, egg, tomato, olives & baby potatoes
Roasted Beetroot & Brie20Beetroot, peach, rocket, brie & French dressing

Pastas

Pesto Pasta16Add chicken 20 · add prawns 22
Classic Carbonara16Served with garlic bread
House Made Lasagne24Served with garlic bread

Burgers & Sandwiches

All served with a side of chips

Crumbed Chicken Caesar Wrap22Crumbed chicken breast, lettuce, parmesan, bacon & Caesar dressing
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap22Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, parmesan, bacon & Caesar dressing
Grilled Cajun Chicken Burger26Grilled chicken breast on a brioche bun with lettuce, cheese & house-made sauce
Steak Sandwich30Tender steak on sourdough with caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese & honey mustard sauce
Tavern Angus Beef Burger28Angus beef patty on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, tomato sauce & mayonnaise
Crispy Vegetarian Burger26A vegetable patty on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise & tomato sauce
Grilled Cheese & Mortadella Sandwich25Served on a toasted brioche bun

Pizzas

Supreme28Napoli sauce, capsicum, olives, pepperoni, beef & mozzarella
Pepperoni28Napoli sauce, pepperoni & mozzarella
Meatlovers28BBQ sauce, pepperoni, ham, bacon & mozzarella
Margherita26Napoli sauce, mozzarella & dried basil
Hawaiian28Napoli sauce, shredded ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Chicken Pesto30Pesto sauce, chicken breast & mozzarella
BBQ Chicken30BBQ sauce, capsicum, grilled chicken breast & mozzarella

Sides · all 8

Garlic Butter Mushrooms · Baby Potatoes · Creamy Mash · Bowl of Chips8
Steamed Rice · Fresh Mixed Green Salad · Seasonal Vegetables · Onion Rings8

Toppers & sauces

Onion Rings6
Fried Eggs (2)6
BBQ Chicken Wings8
Salt & Pepper Calamari10
Garlic Prawn Topper (4)10
Sauces2Gravy, garlic, Tabasco, mushroom, Diane, BBQ, hollandaise, tomato, pepper, tartare, red wine jus

Please let our staff know about any allergies or dietary requirements.

Gaming

The Luck of the Irish

Welcome to Cap-Vegas

A dedicated gaming room at Dooleys Capella, with the latest machines.

Gaming machines in the Dooleys Capella gaming room
A row of the new gaming machines at Dooleys Capella, with lounge chairs New gaming machines and comfortable seating in the Dooleys Capella gaming room

Gaming room

  • 13 of the latest & greatest gaming machines featuring Cash Horns, Piggy N' More Bankin' & Mo Mummy
  • All new machines
  • Complimentary tea & coffee
  • Open 7 days a week from 10am to late

Keno

Play Keno in the Tavern & watch the draws on screen.

Sport on the big screens

Catch the footy, the races & the big games with Fox Sports over a cold one.

18+

Please gamble responsibly. You must be 18 or over to gamble. For free, confidential support 24/7, call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

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Get a feel for Dooleys Capella

The rooms, the bistro, the pool, the gym & the grounds. Tap any photo to see it full size.

Dooleys Capella
A Capella sunset
Beer garden & fire pit
The bistro
Bistro
The Tavern at sunset
A cold one at the bar
Steak from the grill
Surf & turf
Sticky pork ribs
The Tavern burger
Grilled salmon
The pool
The 24/7 gym
Weights & bench
Dumbbells
Alfresco dining
Dooleys Tavern
Bottle shop
Kids' playground
Outside the rooms
Deluxe Queen room
Family Room
Deluxe Twin room
Walk-in shower ensuite
Quality toiletries
In-room kitchenette
Commercial guest laundry & ironing room
A Dooleys welcome

Capella & surrounds

Rich soils & big views

Capella sits 50 km north of Emerald in Queensland's Central Highlands. It's known for its rich, fertile farming country & spectacular scenery, with the volcanic peaks of the Peak Range on the skyline.

A couple on the verandah of a heritage cottage at the Capella Pioneer Village

Capella Pioneer Village

Wander through heritage buildings & discover the agricultural & pastoral history that shaped the region.

The steel Australian Light Horse Monument in Capella

Australian Light Horse Monument

Pause for a moment of reflection at this striking steel tribute to the Australian Light Horse.

A farm track through golden sorghum fields towards the Peak Range near Capella

Peak Range lookout

Just 1 km south of town, take in sweeping views of the Peak Range, its dramatic peaks rising above the farmland.

A couple fossicking for sapphires at the Queensland Sapphire Gemfields

Sapphire Gemfields

The famous Queensland Sapphire Gemfields are only about an hour away. Grab a sieve & try your luck at striking it rich.

Visitors admiring the Light Horse Monument
Light Horse Monument
Visitors walking past the Light Horse diorama
The Light Horse diorama walk
Silhouette of Light Horsemen at sunset
Light Horsemen at sunset

Self drives from Capella

  • Peak Range Lookout, about 1 km south of town.
  • Lake Maraboon, Queensland's second-largest lake & a popular fishing spot.
  • Sapphire Gemfields, about an hour away.
  • Blackwater International Coal Centre, less than 1.5 hours away.

Plan your days out with the Central Queensland Highlands guide to Capella, including an interactive map of the town & region.

Explore Capella

Pioneer Village photo: Tourism and Events Queensland. Sapphire Gemfields photo: Darren Jew.

Contact & location

Stay for work, stay for the region

Dooleys Hotel Capella is home to 82 quiet, work-ready rooms, a pool, a 24/7 gym, the Dooleys bistro & Tavern on site, & a team that knows the region. We look after mining & agricultural crews, contractors, government staff & business travellers across the Central Highlands & Bowen Basin, & we are a trusted accommodation partner for major mining & contracting companies. Early departures & late arrivals are handled.

Dooleys Capella is 51 km from Emerald, 57 km from Clermont, about 30 minutes from Kestrel mine & about 50 minutes from the Sapphire Gemfields. See what to do around Capella.

Find us

Dooleys Hotel Capella
119 Peak Downs Street
Capella QLD 4723

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(07) 4984 9299

Reception is open 9am until late, in the Tavern.

Sample menu · Monday to Sunday

Crib lunch

Please note each hotel offers different menu options. This sample menu serves as a guide. The amount of food provided varies based on budget.

Monday

Alpine Chicken Schnitzel WrapSucculent crispy schnitzel wrapped up with mesclun, tomato & cheese.

Beef StroganoffCooked for hours in homemade stock, mushrooms, cream & garlic until the beef is fall-apart tender.

Potato SaladWith egg, mustard yoghurt (healthier than mayo), shallots, parsley, salt & pepper. The perfect partner to Stroganoff.

Also packedApple & a banana or two pieces of in-season fruit. Meats & cheese snacks.

Tuesday

Rollicking Good Roast RollA fresh roll stuffed with the roast of the day with salad.

House Made LasagneMade with love & the best béchamel sauce. Layers of pasta, doused in Italian sauce-laden beef mince.

Italian Chopped SaladRough cut salad of lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas (super healthy) & topped with shredded salami.

Also packedAn apple, a pear, a muesli bar & a brownie.

Wednesday

Irish Ham & Salad RollFresh bread roll stuffed with carved ham & salad.

Dooleys Housemade Juicy BrisketSlow cooked juicy beef brisket served with crispy chat potatoes.

Spinach & Tomato SaladSpinach leaves with tomato & a light dressing on the side.

Also packedLunchbox sweet treats: an apple &/or peach (whatever is good at the time). Of course, a muffin & some Arnott’s biscuits.

Thursday

The Colossal Corned Beef RollHousemade cooked silverside with salad on a fresh bread roll.

Lemon Herbed ChickenServed with vegetables & rice.

Twisted ColeslawThinly sliced cabbage, capsicum, onion & carrot tossed in a light yoghurt (healthier than mayo) dressing.

Also packedFruit salad made from seasonal fruits. Muesli bar & a slice of cake.

Friday

Beef BurritoStrips of beef mixed with tomato & lettuce.

Teriyaki ChickenServed with jasmine rice & green beans.

Tossed Green SaladA fresh tossed green salad featuring apples.

Also packedTwo pieces of seasonal fruit, a lamington & two mini quiches.

Saturday

Pulled Pork RollSoft fresh rolls stuffed full of house-made pulled slow-cooked pork & topped with a fresh slaw.

Spaghetti BolognaiseA house-made traditional Italian meat sauce topped with shaved Parmesan.

Garden SaladWith an Italian dressing on the side.

Also packedFruit plus trail mix & an oat slice.

Sunday

The Classic BLTCrispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & a dash of mayo wrapped up in flat bread.

Sunday RoastThe roast of the day served with veg.

Sweet Potato SaladSuper nutritious & the perfect pairing with a Sunday roast.

Also packedTwo pieces of fruit plus boiled eggs & cheese.

For more information on the crib package to suit your guests, please contact Dooleys Hotel Capella on 07 4984 9299 or capella@dooleyshotel.com.au.