Capones Hideaway Motel takes its name from one of the best-known stories in Moose Jaw, the local legend that Chicago gangsters hid out in the tunnels beneath the downtown streets. It is a small motel rather than a resort, and it suits visitors who want a simple room, a place to park the car and a bit of local flavour in the name. We have not confirmed the details of the rooms, so check when you book which beds are offered, whether there is a kitchenette or refrigerator, whether breakfast is available, and how parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and pets are handled. Motels vary widely, and the best way to avoid a mismatch is to read the room descriptions and the included items before you pay. The name makes a good companion to a visit built around the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. The Chicago Connection tour and the other tunnel experiences, the true crime and ghost trolley rides and the murder mystery experience are all about the city's colourful past, and a motel with a gangster name is a light-hearted way to carry the theme into the evening. During the day there is plenty besides crime stories: the mineral spa, the museums, the murals and the green paths of Wakamow Valley all make a good day, and a simple motel keeps the cost of the trip down.
Location and getting around
We have not confirmed how far the motel is from the centre, so check the map before you book. Moose Jaw's attractions are spread across a compact city, with the tunnels, Main Street and the murals close together and the owl centre, the provincial park and the pioneer village further out.
A motel generally means you park near your room, which is convenient, but check whether the location is walkable or whether you will be driving to dinner and to the tour meeting points. Trolley and tunnel tours have set start points, so confirm the pickup details when you book your tickets.
Rooms and atmosphere
Motel rooms are usually straightforward, with direct access from the car park, one or two beds, a bathroom and basic furnishings. Some have kitchenettes, microwaves or small refrigerators, which are useful on a longer stay. The theme is probably light, so do not expect a gangster-style interior unless the details say so. If you are visiting in summer, ask about air conditioning, and in winter ask about heating, because rooms in older motels can vary in comfort.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits budget travellers, couples, friends on a weekend away and road-trippers who want to keep the room cost low and spend on tours instead. It may not suit guests who want a spa, a restaurant on site or a historic hotel, and the Grant Hall Hotel and Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa on this page offer those.
Confirm the check-in window if you will arrive late, and ask about pets, children and smoking rules. Prices rise on summer weekends and during local events, so reserve early if your dates are fixed. When you check availability, please also check what is included, since the details can change.
Why stay here
- ✓Small motel
- ✓Car parking near rooms (check when you book)
- ✓Kitchenette or fridge (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Air conditioning (check when you book)
- ✓Pet policy (check when you book)
Good questions
Is Capones Hideaway Motel connected to the tunnels?+
The name nods to the local gangster legend, but check when you book for any link to the tours.
Does it include breakfast?+
Do not assume so. Check what is included when you book.
Is it a good budget choice?+
Motels like this are usually priced at the lower end, but rates change by date, so compare when you book.
