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Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5-star property
13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT 1800 796 370
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4.3 out of 5
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"Clean room and friendly staff " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 17 Sep 2021

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Hotel Description

Argus Hotel Darwin puts you in the heart of Darwin, within just a 10-minute stroll of St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and Darwin Entertainment Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool.

Smart TVs with cable channels are featured in all 102 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and free newspapers. TVs, safes, and hair dryers are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

The restaurant, Green Chillies Darwin, is open for dinner. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-star Darwin City Centre hotel include The Esplanade and Smith Street Mall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$129* Per night/room 16 Oct. - 17 Oct.

Superior Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Argus Hotel Darwin ratings based on 300 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Argus Hotel Darwin

Everyone (215) Couples (35) Business (2) Family (29)
5 out of 5
Clean room and friendly staff

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2021

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20 Sep. 2021 by CathyA

Dear Larry, Thank you for your perfect score! We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your stay with us, and found the room clean, and our amazing team friendly. Hoping you return soon! Best wishes,

4 out of 5
A nice stay in a great location the hotel itself is good my only recommendation is around the restaurant the Thai/Indian restaurant becomes very boring. Needs a restaurant with a more varied menu.

Posted by on 12 Sep. 2021

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14 Sep. 2021 by CathyA

Dear Barry, Thank you for taking the time to offer your review. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. Green Chillies is an independently owned restaurant, however, we can certainly pass on your constructive feedback to them. We hope to welcome you back in the near future! Best wishes,

5 out of 5
Clean and tidy Easy access to the CBD

Posted by on 11 Sep. 2021

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14 Sep. 2021 by CathyA

Dear Scott, Thank you for your amazing 5 out of 5 score! We are so glad you had a great experience as our guest. We hope to see you back again soon! Best wishes,

5 out of 5
Well appointed, modern hotel. About a 15 minute walk to Mitchell St, 20 to the beachfront precinct.

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2021

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27 Aug. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback, we hope to welcome you again soon! Best wishes,

4 out of 5
Bonus continental breakfast each morning during our stay

Posted by on 17 Aug. 2021

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17 Aug. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to offer your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our property and our complimentary breakfast service. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes,

4 out of 5
Very clean and modern. Comfortable room. Lacks a comfortable smoking area.

Posted by on 2 Aug. 2021

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6 Aug. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are pleased that you found our property clean, modern, and comfortable. Please note, that like most modern hotels around Australia, we are a non-smoking property and by law cannot provide a smoking area. We hope to see you back again soon! Best wishes,

5 out of 5
Great location quiet

Posted by on 25 Jul. 2021

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26 Jul. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for your amazing 5 out of 5 score! We are so glad you had a great experience as our guest. We hope to see you back again soon. Best wishes,

3 out of 5
Hotel was clean, big bathroom. Pool too short in length and deep, sudden drop to deep end. Crowded deck area. Continental breakfast was just toast or cereal

Posted by on 24 Jul. 2021

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25 Jul. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We appreciate being advised on what areas we could make improvements on in the future. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time, and hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes,

1 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Jul. 2021

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21 Jul. 2021 by CathyA

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking your time to leave this review. We apologise that your stay wasn't up to your standard and would appreciate further feedback if possible, so we can understand this score. Please let us know. Best wishes, CathyA

4 out of 5
The tiles meant the rooms were cool but very loud. Daily cleaning was sub standard

Posted by on 8 Jul. 2021

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16 Jul. 2021 by CathyA

Dear guest, Thank you for your review. Apologies that our cleaning services were not up to standard for your stay. Should you return to stay, please always feel free to advise our team of any issues that you may be experiencing. We would be more than pleased to assist. We are happy to see that overall, you had a pleasant stay. Best wishes,

About the Argus Hotel Darwin

Location 13 Shepherd Street, Darwin, NT 0800

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Argus Hotel Darwin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly 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
  • Dining venue
  • 1 conference room
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Argus Hotel Darwin offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Smart television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Green Chillies Darwin - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100.00 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.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 9 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.