Reviews of Argus Hotel Darwin 3.5 stars
13 Shepherd Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
#77 of 230 hotels in Darwin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2336 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Janice
Australia3 reviews8.0“Work trip”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really springs to mind.
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Stephen
Australia42 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Good but could do better”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They gave us an adjoining room which was not good as the people in the next room were talking, arguing, playing music until late in the morning and the walls must be thin as you can hear every noise. Breakfast was very basic, don’t service rooms on Sundays. To use underground carport costs you an extra $9 per night.
Location was very close to the CBD, bed was comfortable, A/C worked well, staff were friendly
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Grant
Australia2 reviews8.0“A decent place to stay in Darwin CBD”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bed was a little firmer than we would like, but far from the worst, and the pillows could have been more plush.
All staff were very friendly and helpful. The complimentary continental breakfast was a bonus and all we needed.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Louise
Australia28 reviews9.0“Really enjoyed our stay. We were comfortable and the staff and amenities were very good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Queen Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The daily room refresh was great. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. The continental breakfast was a bonus.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Louise
Australia28 reviews8.0“Good location once you had your bearings. Staff helpful and room comfortable. It was very nice to have refreshed daily.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The air conditioning was a little noisy.
The room was spacious and very clean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Lisa
Australia59 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Okay for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom is very poky and the room is very narrow. 5 nights there was too long as we felt cooped up when in the room.I imagine $240 per night was because it was festival time. It wasn't awful but I would look.for an apartment next time nearer the harbour. Its a bit of a walk to a coffee shop The staff are friendly
I liked the bed and a decent sized tv Free continental breakfast was adequate
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Allison
Australia21 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spa didn't work in section of the pool but wasn't a big deal overall. Nice to cool off in pool
Great location for us as we walked into CBD most days. Laundry facilities on-site assisted our 5 days stay before getting on the Ghan
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Scott
Australia25 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very modern. Great breakfast. Perfect location and excellent price.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Tomomi
Japan16 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location, and nice staff!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Paolo
Italy36 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Room was clean and comfortable As we participated to tours in the NT parks, we enjoyed having breakfast very early
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Heather
Australia12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Its was a very good stay. We would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast room was too cold for me. If they'd opened it up out to the pool, it would have been just right.
It included breakfast. We could turn off the a/c and open door to the balcony. Fabulous. The outlook was good too. It was very clean and the staff helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Patrick
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“pretty comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was a bit basic but it worked OK Didn't have any take-away coffee cups when we were picked up early for a tour, which was disappointing
Luggage storage before & after checking out. Ease of getting a taxi from the location Staff were very helpful
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Paul
Finland16 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Satisfying”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast. It is what one expects in a very basic motel. Clean, yes. Industrial bread and cereal, basic coffee, an apple or banana, tiny plastic peel-off packages of butter, jam, peanut butter, etc. No cheese, eggs or charcuterie. Not a major issue but still a bit disappointing. A "light breakfast" indeed. I had expected better and have usually been used to better in this level of establishment. Deserves to be mentioned.
clean, comfortable room. Excellent reception, lounge, elevator. Helpful employees.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Linda
Australia27 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great short stay place before our tour”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Good value
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Teresa
Australia26 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Short stay prior to boarding ship.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very basic breakfast. Bit of a walk to town. My husband found the mattress too firm.
Clean, room was good size.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Lynda
Australia3 reviews8.0“all good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
all ok
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Gai
Australia14 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchenette provided a kettle, cups, and glasses. No microwave or utensils. Killed a couple of tiny roaches during time there Distance to CBD and restaurants was further than expected. The walk could be challenging during wet season
Friendly helpful staff Breakfast is continental and opened at 5.30. Great coffee. Helpful when heading off on early trips. Quiet area
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Therese
Australia43 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was very basic More effort needed here. The fruit salad was mostly tinned fruit.
The location is fantastic. The street is quiet and it is close to the CBD.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
John
Australia13 reviews8.0“The Argus Hotel is a pleasant place to stay when in Darwin,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing
Comfortable, clean and with a central location. We enjoyed our stay at the Argus Hotel we were within walking of most amenities. The staff were helpful and the light breakfast was more than ample.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Richard
Australia8 reviews9.0“Clean, comfy and cordial; shall definitely stop over again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I stayed twice and both bathrooms had an Incredibly noisy, droning extractor fan in the bathroom that I felt self conscious of because I felt sure that the adjacent rooms must be able to hear
My kind of hotel!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Deirdre
Australia4 reviews9.0“Excellent overall”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small bathroom
Friendly & very accomodating staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Chrissie
Australia72 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Don’t choose if you are looking for a hotel with a pool”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pool is tiny and in a covered dark area - One stroke and you are across it. Photo gives entirely the wrong impression. This was very disappointing. Breakfast is very basic.
Spacious and clean room.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Kathleen
Australia51 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good hotel on Darwin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower over the bath Very noisy after 4am
Pleasant facilities and staff. Reasonable breakfast included.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Phoebeblue
Australia19 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, pool, breakfast 😋
Stayed in August 2025
