Argus Apartments Darwin vs The Cavenagh Hotel
Both are in Darwin, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentDarwin City
Argus Apartments Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Darwin City
The Cavenagh Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3)+0.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2009)+8y
Why is The Cavenagh Hotel better than Argus Apartments Darwin?
- 1More 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 vs The Cavenagh Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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?
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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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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