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Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near The Esplanade

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An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall on one side, a wooden pergola overhead, and a glass door leading to a room.
A modern lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk, and a large window displaying a garden view.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and a TV.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV.

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a view of the city through a balcony.

Premier Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Man - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Stop - ‬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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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.

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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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 24 for adults and AUD 12 for children

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (63 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 24 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Argus Hotel Darwin to the airport?

Argus Hotel Darwin is 7.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Argus Hotel Darwin?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Argus Hotel Darwin on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $255, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Argus Hotel Darwin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Argus Hotel Darwin.

How close is Argus Hotel Darwin to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 9.3 mi (23-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Argus Hotel Darwin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Argus Hotel Darwin, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 24 for adults and AUD 12 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Argus Hotel Darwin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (3-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Argus Hotel Darwin?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Argus Hotel Darwin?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 9 per night.

Does Argus Hotel Darwin have a pool?

Argus Hotel Darwin features an outdoor pool.

Does Argus Hotel Darwin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Argus Hotel Darwin to downtown Darwin?

Argus Hotel Darwin is 0.5 mi away from Darwin.

Argus Hotel Darwin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 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

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very nice. And the location is quite good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very confortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Kids loved the breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

The room was very comfortable, the staff were helpful and it's in a great location. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

watkins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really need our recent stay to rest and relax after a huge move ....we extended our time/days twice... Very comfortable clean room, Continental breakfast incl. Friendly smiling staff Will see you again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

watkins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would be our 3rd or 4th stay at Argus Hotel,Sherherd st. Darwin The staff are very smily and helpful. The rooms are very clean. Unfortunately the bed wasnt as comfortable as our previous stays. The air-conditioning is super effective The laundry is very handy The location is close to all we need. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varghese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent. Staffs were professional and friendly. One of the best hotel in Australia that I have stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay. The staff at the reception were nice and helpful, the room was clean, the bed comfortable, the breakfast was simple but good. I really enjoyed this hotel and the location was perfect for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. My room had a lovely outlook, bed was comfortable and clean and the breakfast very fresh and tasty. All in all very good location and lovely experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teegan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and the room was absolutely fantastic. The bed was super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, 24 hour reception desk was helpful and bed was in good condition
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was everything we needed , good size room for 4 people , the room was cleaned every day. A very nice continental breakfast every morning , very friendly waiters/staff during breakfast.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good quiet and breakfast was great bonus with stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 10 night stay! The room was very clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was certainly satisfying. The staff were polite and attentive. I'd be happy to stay there again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was courteous and we had everything we needed. A continental breakfast was included and we enjoyed the outdoor pool each day. The hotel is conveniently located and recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, walking distance to main city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel very clean and staff very helpful. Nice buffet breakfast open early. 24 hour reception.
View from the room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay,. great airconditioning and complimentery breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and professional
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane

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

Supercar holiday

Enjoyed the stay Continental breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay great amenities and very reasonable rate.