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title: "Marrakai Apartments vs Vitina Studios by Argus: which hotel is better?"
description: "Marrakai Apartments or Vitina Studios by Argus in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Marrakai Apartments vs Vitina Studios by Argus

Both are in Darwin, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Darwin City
## [Marrakai Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marrakai-apartments-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1826193/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:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2300607/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Vitina Studios by Argus

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 480 m apart.

### Choose Marrakai Apartments if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (44 / 19)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 60)

### Choose Vitina Studios by Argus if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.4 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 60 / 20)

### Why is Marrakai Apartments better than Vitina Studios by Argus?

1.  Has a spa
2.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 55) (+16)
4.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

### Why is Vitina Studios by Argus better than Marrakai Apartments?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.8) (+1.0)
2.  370 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.4 km) (−370 m)
3.  6 more listed amenities (18 vs 12) (+6)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Marrakai Apartments | Vitina Studios by Argus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8  (+1.0) |
| Location | 6.4  (+0.8) | 5.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5  (+1.5) | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 5.4 | 6.7  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 120  (+11) | 109 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 289 |
| Rank in Darwin | bottom 13% | top 13%  (+74%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4  (+0.8) | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 530 m | 670 m |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 1.1 km  (−370 m) |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44  (+25) | 19 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m  (−310 m) | 740 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8  (+4) | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 60 |
| Floors | 16 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 18  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

[Vitina Studios by Argus prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vitina-studios-by-argus-darwin/prices/)

## Location

480 m apart

Marrakai Apartments: city centre: 530 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 1.4 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 8 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)

## Marrakai Apartments or Vitina Studios by Argus: common questions

### Which is better, Marrakai Apartments or Vitina Studios by Argus?

Vitina Studios by Argus leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, beach access. Marrakai Apartments is stronger in location, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Marrakai Apartments or Vitina Studios by Argus?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Vitina Studios by Argus is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Marrakai Apartments is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Marrakai Apartments and Vitina Studios by Argus?

The two hotels are 480 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/marrakai-apartments-darwin-vs-vitina-studios-by-argus-darwin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/