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Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near The Esplanade

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Deluxe Quadruple Room
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll find The Esplanade and Smith Street Mall. Darwin Waterfront and Darwin Convention Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mindil Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Makan Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sweethearts - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kebab and MoMo House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5-star hotel near The Esplanade
Argus Hotel Darwin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Argus Hotel Darwin. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Argus Hotel Darwin offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Languages

English, Filipino, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 9 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (63 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Connecting rooms are available for Superior room categories on request.
This property's general deposit is refundable via credit card within 7 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 9 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property provides housekeeping services Monday-Saturday. Housekeeping is not available on Sundays and public holidays.
Property Registration Number 11505884

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Argus Hotel Darwin.

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Argus Hotel Darwin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 998 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straightforward stay

One night stay as part of a larger trip. Standard hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Late checkout flexibility
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check was good, room clean, bed comfortable. Breakfast was good and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goods
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel and would stay again. Wish there were more selection for breakfast, but it is still ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average overall, had the bare necessities. Cleaniness needs improving.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely fantastic..good pricing...comfy beds and pilliws..egfective air con...really clean...laundry with coin operated easher and dryer plus iron..open 24 hours..pool and gym Very simple free continental breakfast..and superhelpful.staff...easy walk to town and off sire car rentals and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cathrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean, friendly and close to things

Good. Lovely service. Breakfast ok . Only thing was that we didn’t have anywhere to sit in the room but the bonus was that we had a bed in 2 rooms ( one in the bedroom and one in the lounge, kitchenette area).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel near the CBD

Argus Hotel is a nice hotel conveniently located within walking distance of the Darwin CBD
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in very good condition, the staff were excellent, parking is available (at a modest price) and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ZAC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place but the included breakfast was nothing flash.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint would be noise from neighbouring rooms, there are no strips on the bottom of the adjoining room doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything nice facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near pickup points for Viator excursions. Near Woolworths grocery store. Very clean. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel located in the city. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024