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Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Argus Hotel Darwin

Both are in Darwin, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Darwin City

Courtyard by Marriott Darwin

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
8.3
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hotel★★★★One Mile Dam

Argus Hotel Darwin

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
6.8
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Courtyard by Marriott Darwin

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.

Choose Courtyard by Marriott Darwin if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Choose Argus Hotel Darwin if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Argus Hotel Darwin?

  1. 1350 m closer to the beach (490 m vs 840 m)−350 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
  3. 390 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+90
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 62)+23
  5. 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h

Why is Argus Hotel Darwin better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

  1. 1More guest reviews (514 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×16
  2. 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

Courtyard by Marriott DarwinArgus Hotel Darwin
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 8.7
Location 8.3 +1.5 6.8
Facilities – 4.2
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 3.0
Beach access 8.7 +1.3 7.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.5 8.7 +0.2
Guest rating 8.7 8.7
Number of reviews 32 514 +482
Rank in Darwin top 34% top 17% +17%
Location
Location score 8.3 +1.5 6.8
Distance to the centre 390 m 150 m −240 m
To the beach 490 m −350 m 840 m
To the airport 6.9 km 6.5 km
Restaurants within 500 m 115 +90 25
Sights within 1 km 9 +2 7
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★
Rooms – 102
Floors – 9
Newest building or renovation – 2015
Listed amenities – 14
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 +2h 10:00
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 – ✓

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      Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Argus Hotel Darwin: common questions

      Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Argus Hotel Darwin?

      Courtyard by Marriott Darwin leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Argus Hotel 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 Courtyard by Marriott Darwin and Argus Hotel 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