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Argus Hotel Darwin

Property class: 3.5

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a city view.

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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
(55 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Suite

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a bedroom.

Premier Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room

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

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Queen Suite

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
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Argus Hotel Darwin

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Limited housekeeping is available.
Argus Hotel Darwin offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Argus Hotel Darwin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The Esplanade and Smith Street Mall
Argus Hotel Darwin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift (160 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately AUD 24 for adults and from 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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. 538 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 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

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to city, quiet area for my experience. Staff were great and amenities suited my overnight needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay overall, especially due to the central location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job enjoyed my stay friendly and welcoming Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable enjoyable night as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ideal as we didn't have to find somewhere to eat as this this included. The pool was refreshing after a hot day of sightseeing. Staff were excellent. Room was spacious & clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a mix up on dates the staff at Argus and Wotif sorted it out so efficiently i was very impressed. The bed, air conditioning and bath room were excellent i found it hard to leave. Would recommend Argus to anyone heading to darwin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ray

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was great! The room was clean and the staff at the front desk were so friendly. Shout out to the ladies in the breakfast restaurant. They were lovely and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The air conditioning and room dehumidifier made sure my stay was so comfortable - thanks Argus
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

george

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

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay was average. The hotel is actually located away from activities which is inconvenient. The rooms were fairly basically furnished, the cleaning was adequate. The breakfast was pretty basic with topping up of fruit rarely down. The pool was small and not used much. Overall an average hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026