Argus Hotel Darwin vs Ramada Suites Zen Quarter
Both are in Darwin, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½One Mile Dam
Argus Hotel Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★½Darwin City
Ramada Suites Zen Quarter
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 680 m apart.
Choose Argus Hotel Darwin if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 102 / 209)
Choose Ramada Suites Zen Quarter if you want
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 209 / 102)
Why is Argus Hotel Darwin better than Ramada Suites Zen Quarter?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (102 vs 209 rooms)−107
Why is Ramada Suites Zen Quarter better than Argus Hotel Darwin?
- 1Has free parking
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (209 vs 102 rooms)×2.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Argus Hotel Darwin vs Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: which hotel is better? | Argus Hotel Darwin | Ramada Suites Zen Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 4.9 +2.3 | 2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.1 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 514 +159 | 355 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 17% +8% | top 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 150 m −400 m | 550 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km −670 m | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | 23 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m | 430 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 102 | 209 |
| Floors | 9 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +1y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Argus Hotel DarwinRamada Suites Zen Quarter
- Argus Hotel Darwin is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
- Argus Hotel Darwin: €118 a night on average · Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: €145 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Darwin by month
All months
| Month | Argus Hotel Darwin | Ramada Suites Zen Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| November | €102 | €107 |
| December | €102 | €96 |
| January | €96 | €99 |
| February | €96 | €99 |
| March | €96 | €101 |
| April | €97 | €125 |
| May | – | €165 |
| June | €174 | €257 |
| July | €178 | €279 |
| August | – | €279 |
| September | – | €162 |
| October | – | €120 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
680 m apart
Argus Hotel Darwin: city centre: 150 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.5 km, beach: 1.6 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: city centre: 550 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.3 km, beach: 2.2 km, 23 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
Weather in Darwin
Argus Hotel Darwin or Ramada Suites Zen Quarter: common questions
Which is better, Argus Hotel Darwin or Ramada Suites Zen Quarter?
Argus Hotel Darwin leads in 1 of 5 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, Argus Hotel Darwin or Ramada Suites Zen Quarter?
Over the year Argus Hotel Darwin costs about €118 a night on average against €145 at Ramada Suites Zen Quarter, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Argus Hotel Darwin is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 550 m for Ramada Suites Zen Quarter.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Argus Hotel Darwin is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Ramada Suites Zen Quarter is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Argus Hotel Darwin and Ramada Suites Zen Quarter?
The two hotels are 680 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