Argus Hotel Darwin vs Courtyard by Marriott Darwin
Both are in Darwin, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★One Mile Dam
Argus Hotel Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Courtyard by Marriott Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Courtyard by Marriott Darwin
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Argus Hotel Darwin if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Darwin if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Argus Hotel Darwin better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
- 1More guest reviews (514 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×16
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Argus Hotel Darwin?
- 1350 m closer to the beach (490 m vs 840 m)−350 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 390 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+90
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 62)+23
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Argus Hotel Darwin vs Courtyard by Marriott Darwin: which hotel is better? | Argus Hotel Darwin | Courtyard by Marriott Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 6.8 | 8.3 +1.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.4 | 8.7 +1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 514 +482 | 32 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 17% +17% | top 34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.8 | 8.3 +1.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 150 m −240 m | 390 m |
| To the beach | 840 m | 490 m −350 m |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | 115 +90 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 9 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 102 | – |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
410 m apart
Argus Hotel Darwin or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin: common questions
Which is better, Argus Hotel Darwin or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
Courtyard by Marriott Darwin leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Argus Hotel Darwin or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Argus Hotel Darwin is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 390 m for Courtyard by Marriott Darwin.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is 490 m from the nearest beach; Argus Hotel Darwin is 840 m.
How far apart are Argus Hotel Darwin and Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
The two hotels are 410 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