Argus Hotel Darwin
-12.457098, 130.840347Overview
The 4-star smoke-free Argus Hotel Darwin is situated only 6 minutes' walk from the Chung Wah Temple and Museum and offers 24-hour reception and wake-up service, along with buses for rent. This Darwin hotel is located in a prime touristic area, 3.1 km from the 1934 Qantas Hangar, which is an interesting cultural attraction.
Location
Nestled 850 m from Crocosaurus Cove, the hotel is about 5 minutes' drive from the underground museum "WWII Oil Storage Tunnels". The Argus Hotel Darwin is also within reach of such natural sights as Bicentennial Park. Guests might as well visit Raintree Park, which is 0.9 km away. Stokes Hill Wharf is situated approximately 25 minutes on foot from the property.
Argus Hotel Darwin is located 5 km from Darwin International airport and only steps away from 072 Cavenagh Street bus stop.
Rooms
This Darwin hotel offers 94 rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You'll find nice touches like a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets to enhance your stay.
Eat & Drink
The accommodation is within easy reach of Kalidonis Taverna, serving Mediterranean cuisine.
Leisure & Business
The Argus Hotel provides a gym and a swimming pool for an additional fee. Guests can also visit a fitness studio as well as a spa salon available on site.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
Essential information about Argus Hotel Darwin
| 💵 Lowest room price | 138 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 8.4 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Darwin International, DRW |
Location
street view
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of Argus Hotel Darwin
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missingWrote a review on 07 Jan
Location really close to the waterfront and pier, and the main shopping. A great selection of food options approx 10-15 minutes' walk from the venue.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Jan
I thoroughly enjoyed the stay here and would stay here again. The accommodation was exceptional, pool was very clean, beds were nice. The restaurant was magnificent for a basic dinner at night, I tried basic dishes. My bathroom was fairly clean. Its location was central, close to Frog Hollow Park. The hotel was set in a nice quiet area.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Dec
Well sized rooms, savoury breakfast. Very comfy bed and great service. Particularly good and reasonable location in a nice quiet area, short walk to the main shopping, food and tourist street and the restaurants, pubs and shops are all close. The pool area is very clean too. Pretty friendly and outstandingly accommodating staff; simple check in...
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missingWrote a review on 16 Dec
Big and very affordable unit with good views.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Septcomfortable roomrefreshing poollight continental breakfast
Would definitely recommend for an overnight stopping
Comfortable room, refreshing pool, with amazing air conditioning, made returning from the heat of the day so much more enjoyable after harvesting the rich offerings of a light continental breakfast with fresh fruit and various breads.
Cannot find any fault.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Septfriendly serviceexcellent breakfast
This hotel was an excellent fit for a fleeting moment in Darwin with the best value. They let me have breakfast 15 minutes before it officially started, really nice. Make sure to take advantage of the free breakfast spread.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Augspacious roomsfriendly stafflack of kids' area
The hotel had a very cute atmosphere for our family, with spacious rooms that comfortably accommodated us. The breakfast starting at 5:30 am was a lifesaver for our early plans, and the staff were great throughout our stay.
My kids wished there was a playground or kids' area to play safely outside.
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missingWrote a review on 26 Julcute atmospheremodern interiorsattentive staffsmall poollimited dining options
I appreciated the warm and cute atmosphere at Argus Hotel Darwin. The interiors were clean and modern. The staff were attentive and helpful throughout my stay.
A larger pool would enhance the experience.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Julawkward layoutuninviting pool
The pool setting needs a facelift!!! The bathroom design is awkward with an open layout. Room cards reset too often, causing unnecessary frustration!!!
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missingWrote a review on 18 Julcomfortable bedsmall pool
The king-size bed was comfortable and offered a great night's sleep.
The small pool was disappointing as it was more like a kiddie pool than a relaxing spot.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Julclean roomcomfortable balcony
perfect base for exploring landmarks and parks
My room wasvery comfy and tidy with a lovely balcony overlooking the park, and the easy walking distance to the beautiful george brown darwin botanic gardens made my weekend getaway enjoyable.
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missingWrote a review on 05 Julcomfy bedgreat locationattentive staffpoor breakfastnoise disturbancesmall gym
I enjoyed the spacious room with a nice view and comfortable bed. The staff were friendly. The cleanliness was great. I appreciated the location being close to various attractions. Breakfast felt lacking. It consisted mainly of toast and a few cereals, which didn't meet my expectations for a hotel. The gym had limited equipment. A larger pool would really enhance the overall experience. The noise from other rooms was noticeable at times, which affected my comfort.
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missingWrote a review on 22 Juncute staffdiligent housekeepingstreet noise
great staff but a few areas for improvement
The staff at the hotel were cute, always taking the time to greet us with a smile. Housekeeping was diligent.
The city view from our room was nice, but the noise from the street was a bit distracting at times.
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missingWrote a review on 04 Junhelpful staffgreat amenities
Amazing place with great amenities like wi-fi, 24-hour reception, and a fitness center. I remember the staff helped me find my lost wallet, showing their dedication. Always a pleasure to stay here, coming back for my city break!
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missingWrote a review on 21 Maysolid amenitiesspecial diet menuscomfortable atmospheresafety issue
Safety concerns overshadowed stay
Luckily my friend caught it in time. It's unnerving to think what could've happened. On the plus side, the place had solid amenities, like special diet menus, but that incident really put a damper on things.
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