--- title: "Hilton Garden Inn Darwin vs Vitina Studios by Argus: which hotel is better?" description: "Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Vitina Studios by Argus in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin-vs-vitina-studios-by-argus-darwin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-28 --- # Hilton Garden Inn Darwin vs Vitina Studios by Argus Both are in Darwin, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City ## [Hilton Garden Inn Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.1 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520583/agoda/?lang=en) Motel · ★★★ · The Gardens ## [Vitina Studios by Argus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vitina-studios-by-argus-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.8 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.6 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300607/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Vitina Studios by Argus It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 610 m apart. ### Choose Hilton Garden Inn Darwin if you want - more restaurants on the doorstep (33 / 19) ### Choose Vitina Studios by Argus if you want - to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.4 km) - a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2014) ### Why is Hilton Garden Inn Darwin better than Vitina Studios by Argus? 1. Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★) 2. More guest reviews (366 vs 109), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4) 3. 14 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+14) 4. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 55) (+11) 5. 3 more sights within 1 km (+3) 6. Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h) ### Why is Vitina Studios by Argus better than Hilton Garden Inn Darwin? 1. 400 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.4 km) (−400 m) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014) (+11y) 3. 6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6) 4. Has a gym 5. Has an on-site restaurant 6. Earlier 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. | | Hilton Garden Inn Darwin | Vitina Studios by Argus | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 | | Location | 6.1 (+0.5) | 5.6 | | Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 (+1.5) | | Beach access | 5.4 | 6.7 (+1.3) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 (+0.1) | | Number of reviews | 366 (+257) | 109 | | Google rating | 4.3/5 (+0.1) | 4.2/5 | | Google reviews | 243 | 289 (+46) | | Rank in Darwin | top 19% | top 13% (+6%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.1 (+0.5) | 5.6 | | Distance to the centre | 710 m | 670 m | | To the beach | 1.4 km | 1.1 km (−400 m) | | To the airport | 7.1 km | 6.6 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 33 (+14) | 19 | | To the nearest food shop | 560 m (−180 m) | 740 m | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 7 (+3) | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ (+1★) | ★★★ | | Rooms | – | 60 | | Floors | 10 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2025 (+11y) | | Listed amenities | 12 | 18 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+2h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Beachfront | ✓ | – | | Garden | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | EV charging | – | ✓ | | 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Outdoor pool | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Hilton Garden Inn DarwinVitina Studios by Argus - Vitina Studios by Argus is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Hilton Garden Inn Darwin: €137 a night on average · Vitina Studios by Argus: €116 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Darwin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/darwin/prices/) 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. [Hilton Garden Inn Darwin prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin/prices/)[Vitina Studios by Argus prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vitina-studios-by-argus-darwin/prices/) ## Location 610 m apart Hilton Garden Inn Darwin: city centre: 710 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.4 km, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km. Vitina Studios by Argus: city centre: 670 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.6 km, beach: 1.1 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Darwin [Darwin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/northern-territory/darwin/weather) ## Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Vitina Studios by Argus: common questions ### Which is better, Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Vitina Studios by Argus? Vitina Studios by Argus leads in 2 of 5 categories, including spa & wellness, beach access. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin is stronger in location. ### Which is cheaper, Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Vitina Studios by Argus? Over the year Vitina Studios by Argus costs about €116 a night on average against €137 at Hilton Garden Inn Darwin, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Vitina Studios by Argus is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Hilton Garden Inn Darwin is 1.4 km. ### How far apart are Hilton Garden Inn Darwin and Vitina Studios by Argus? 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