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title: "Argus Apartments Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront"
description: "Argus Apartments Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Argus Apartments Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Both are in Darwin, 510 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:** 3 of 5

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

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Darwin City
## [Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-darwin-waterfront-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2269859/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Argus Apartments Darwin

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 510 m apart.

### Choose Argus Apartments Darwin if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
-   to walk to the sights (560 m / 1.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (104 / 50)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 58 / 120)

### Choose Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 120 / 58)

### Why is Argus Apartments Darwin better than Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5) (+0.4)
2.  500 m closer to the area centre (−500 m)
3.  54 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+54)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 84 vs 74) (+10)
5.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2009) (+8y)
6.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (58 vs 120 rooms) (−62)

### Why is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront better than Argus Apartments Darwin?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (280 vs 109), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
3.  12 more listed amenities (26 vs 14) (+12)
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Has an on-site restaurant
6.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (120 vs 58 rooms) (×2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Argus Apartments Darwin | Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.0  (+0.5) | 6.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 10.0  (+5.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.5  (+5.5) |
| Beach access | 2.5  (+1.5) | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 109 | 280  (+171) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 364 | – |
| Rank in Darwin | top 6%  (+31%) | top 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+0.5) | 6.5 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 150 m  (−500 m) | 650 m |
| To the beach | 2.3 km  (−420 m) | 2.7 km |
| To the airport | 6.6 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 104  (+54) | 50 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m  (−340 m) | 540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9  (+5) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 58 | 120 |
| Floors | 9 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+8y) | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 26  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-darwin-waterfront-darwin/prices/)

## Location

510 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.

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: city centre: 1.0 km, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 2.7 km, 50 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 Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: common questions

### Which is better, Argus Apartments Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Argus Apartments Darwin leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Argus Apartments Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Argus Apartments Darwin is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 650 m for Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Argus Apartments Darwin is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is 2.7 km.

### How far apart are Argus Apartments Darwin and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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