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Reviews of Argus Hotel Darwin This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

13 Shepherd Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#81 of 214 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2273 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    8.0
    A hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A better pool deck would be appreciated.

    It was central, easy to get around. I felt safe.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    9.0
    Efficient clean friendly hotel within close proximity of CBD and most major cites
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    It's good to have breakfast but it is very limited (cereals, toasts, spreads, tea, coffee, juice) and exactly the same every day, so it gets repetitive/dull very soon. Sound insulation is poor. There were only a couple other rooms on our floor, so while they were not occupied (or occupied by some quiet people), it was not a big deal, but once your neighbour decides to have a phone chat, you can follow the conversation. There are no restaurants in the immediate area (and pretty much no services at all), so a bar/cafe in the hotel would be very good to have, but the only thing they have is a vending machine with cold drinks.

    The room was simple, yet pleasant and modern, well-equipped with all you need for a few days and - importantly - very clean. The hotel is not exactly central but still within an easy stroll to most cites, whilst being in a quiet location. Nearest supermarket within 10 minutes, most of the CBD about 20 min (further away for the Waterfront), Botanical Gardens about 20 min on foot, Sunset Market about 30 mins. A ride from the airport about 15 minutes. There is even (unusually for OZ) breakfast included, starting at 5:30 which is a bonus for starting those long days travelling out to the wild (which is what most people come for to Darwin). Daily service was efficient and discreet.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise outside the door and between the rooms

    Staff, location, cleanliness

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous and quiet place in the CBD
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were spacious, my view overlooked some of the bay so the sunrises were amazing. Far enough away from Mitchell st to be quiet, not so far that you couldn’t walk to where you needed to be. The old fashioned (cereal and toast) free brekkie was great too! Best were the staff who could not have been more kind nor professional! I stayed there for 12 nights and the staff were amazing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable & relaxing week's vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Pool facility was ordinary.

    Staff were excellent, friendly and obliging. Continental breaky was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No variety for breakfast. Just cereal, bread, butter and tea/coffee.

    Staff were great and place was clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    7.0
    This was good value if you didn’t use booking .com
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The enclosed nature of the pool area with no outlook did not encourage you to linger

    Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The included breakfast was quite meagre, would've expected more for something that likely increased our stay by $10-15 per person

    Clean, comfortable bed, great AC

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    8.0
    I’d recommend your hotel to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    People outside on the street yelling out at 2am whilst there was loud voices and door slamming within the hotel on our floor

    Front desk staff were very helpful giving directions, the breakfast was appreciated within the room rate . The room was certainly clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    8.0
    After being in the outback for six nights, my friend + I enjoyed the 24hrs we had in a small but comfortable and well ap
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost really. I thought it was a little expensive for what I would consider to be a 4 star stay. I know the cost included basic breakfast but still think it was a little high.

    Considering the 2 bedroom room wasn’t huge it had everything we needed. The bathroom was a good size and well appointed. Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception staff were very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    8.0
    Fine hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was within walking distance of the center of town, but the walk did not feel very safe due to the area we had to walk through

    Breakfast was included and was very basis but good. Rooms were fine but not very spacious.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    9.0
    Location price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast very ordinary

    Location very handy too everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    7.0
    Overall great stay. Location was awesome & staff were lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was unfortunately not very sound proof. We could hear people outside our room and people above us walking in their room. Although the bed was very clean, I did find that the hotel could do with some new fresh towels as there were some stains and marks on them.

    Great location, 24 hour service was very helpful, parking was easy. Bed was comfortable & clean. Would happily stay again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived early (1330 before an arranged 1400 check in) and asked if we could leave our luggage. The receptionist was so welcoming and offered the use of the pool but another staff member (ground staff?) made a number of loud rude comments about check in not being until 4pm and that we didn’t care because we were on holiday.

    The location, the staff were really helpful and accommodating and the room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is clean and friendly stuff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    8.0
    I loved my stay in Darwin and the Argus will be where I stay from now on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the location, the room and it was fully serviced most days. The staff were always friendly and happy. It reminded me of Bali

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    7.0
    Fair good but a little out of the action. However very quiet.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor breakfast offerings. Lousy mass produced bread. No decent coffee at breakfast eg expresso offered. Room on second floor had terrible view.

    Clean and good reception

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay, well located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning didn’t cool enough.

    Location was good, simple clean operation.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Not too bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of light comes in under the door at night. Need to block the Gap with a towel or draft stopper. The walls are very thin and not solid or soundproof.

    The Muslei was nuce

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. It was a good place to stay.

    Our room was modern and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The sheets were high quality and felt good. Very spacious bathroom and clean bathroom. The hotel had secure parking and it was on a good side street. It was within walking distance of the waterfront district with its restaurants and it was close to a good grocery store. Our room was quiet. Came with a continental breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much at all, a pleasant stay

    Most things

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay in Darwin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathing was shower over bath, and a little hard to get in and out safely for someone my height (160cm), but a grab rail helped. Provided breakfast was OK but not great, just supermarket bread, cereal and tinned fruit. Layout of food made it hard for many people to get to it, very awkward.

    Nice hotel, room was very clean, reasonable size. Balcony too small to be used, but nice to be able to open the window. Bed was comfortable. Hotel pool was clean and well maintained, nice to use.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed the facilities but were disappointed with the noise during the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On both nights of our stay, there were a number of guests out in the hallway around 3.30 am - 4.30 am. They were talking very loudly and slamming doors and this disturbed our sleep.

    The staff accommodated our luggage early so that we could tour around until check-in. The continental breakfast provided a variety of options.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    8.0
    Good price and comfy beds with separate rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilet was loud and took a while to flush. Pool was very small.

    It was nice having 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were comfy and there were 2 separate TVs one for each bedroom which was good and single beds for kids so they could be separate which was good too for older children. Continental Breakfast was included. They provided gluten free bread and had a separate toaster for gluten free bread.

    Stayed in August 2024

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