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title: "Argus Apartments Darwin vs The Cavenagh Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Argus Apartments Darwin or The Cavenagh Hotel in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Argus Apartments Darwin vs The Cavenagh Hotel

Both are in Darwin, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Darwin City
## [Argus Apartments Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/argus-apartments-darwin-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1153284/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Darwin City
## [The Cavenagh Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-cavenagh-hotel-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2192816/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.

### Choose Argus Apartments Darwin if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.3)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2009)

### Why is Argus Apartments Darwin better than The Cavenagh Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3) (+0.6)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2009) (+8y)

### Why is The Cavenagh Hotel better than Argus Apartments Darwin?

1.  More guest reviews (612 vs 109), so the rating is more reliable (×5.6)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Argus Apartments Darwin | The Cavenagh Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.5) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 109 | 612  (+503) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 364 | – |
| Rank in Darwin | top 6%  (+57%) | bottom 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.2  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 150 m | 240 m |
| To the beach | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 104 | 129  (+25) |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 100 m  (−100 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 14  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 58 | 80 |
| Floors | 9 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+8y) | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+7) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

160 m apart

Argus Apartments Darwin: city centre: 560 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.6 km, beach: 2.3 km, 104 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

The Cavenagh Hotel: city centre: 580 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.7 km, beach: 2.3 km, 129 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Darwin

[Darwin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/northern-territory/darwin/weather)

## Argus Apartments Darwin or The Cavenagh Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Argus Apartments Darwin or The Cavenagh Hotel?

Argus Apartments Darwin leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Argus Apartments Darwin or The Cavenagh Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Argus Apartments Darwin and The Cavenagh Hotel?

The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/argus-apartments-darwin-darwin-vs-the-cavenagh-hotel-darwin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
