Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Virgin rating

Courtyard Two Queen
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Courtyard King
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Bay View Two Queen
King Room Suite with a Bay View
King One Bedroom Suite
Courtyard Two Queen
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Courtyard King
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Bay View Two Queen
King Room Suite with a Bay View
King One Bedroom Suite

The hotel

You might feel like you’ve boarded a luxury cruise ship as you enter this distinctive boutique hotel, perched on the edge of the bay. The Argonaut’s original red brick walls, rich wood beams and ‘deck floors’ help to transport you back to San Francisco’s nautical heyday. At the same time, the plush décor provides all you need to settle in to your charming surrounds. Until, of course, those views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz lure you out to explore all that is Fisherman’s Wharf.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

By Fisherman's Wharf, next to the cable car turnaround. Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. An easy walk from Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square and great restaurants. A 12-minute walk to PIER 39.

Hotel information

252 rooms on 4 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen HD Sony TV, pay-per-view films, CD and DVD players, WebTV*, WiFi access, coffee maker, safe, essential travel items kit, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Interior Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Blue Mermaid Restaurant adjacent (breakfast, lunch and dinner). 2nd-floor fitness centre. The lobby level boasts the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's 10,000sq ft Visitors' Center and Interactive Museum. WiFi (included in resort fee). Concierge. In-room spa services*. Valet parking: without in/out privileges $65, oversized vehicles $75, plus tax per night; with in/out privileges $75, oversized vehicles $85, plus tax per night (all payable locally, subject to change). 1-hour complimentary bike rental.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - $10 credit for Blue Mermaid - 10% Discount on the Napa Valley Wine Train - WiFi - Fitness centre access - 2 hours bicycle rental (subject to availability) - Discount at Ben & Jerry’s and the National Park Store  - Local and toll-free calls - In-room coffee - Waterfront tour with National Park Ranger on Saturday and Sunday mornings - Use of board games and Xbox One console in lobby - Use of DVD players upon request - Exclusive Discounts and VIP access to tours, attractions and local restaurant from our Concierge. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best place in SF for families

Apr 17, 2024 Stephen R

Large rooms with excellent views of the Bay. Wonderful service too! We stayed five days and had a large suite (950 sq ft). More than enough garage for us and our kids plus a large dining table which made meals and games fun. The hotel staff was very responsive with waters, room fixes, meals and parking service. Would definitely stay here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Broke my leg during my stay--My belongings and I were in great hands here!

Apr 16, 2024 Ethan A

I travel a lot for work and this staff was far and away the kindest and most accommodating of any hotel I've ever stayed at. Even before my injury this was already apparent to me. They have a phenomenal restaurant, interesting events, awesome and friendly people. Not to mention a phenomenal location and comfortable accommodations. My first time… Read more
I travel a lot for work and this staff was far and away the kindest and most accommodating of any hotel I've ever stayed at. Even before my injury this was already apparent to me. They have a phenomenal restaurant, interesting events, awesome and friendly people. Not to mention a phenomenal location and comfortable accommodations. My first time in San Francisco, and on my second day, after my business was concluded, I took a scenic bike ride to Marin County and back. A word of advice if you do the same and it starts raining--probably best to pack it up and call an uber! I took a spill from the bike and broke my femur, and had to go to the hospital. Veronica was awesome for gathering my things for me, and Irfan was a saint to bring some essentials for me himself, visiting me in the hospital and bringing a to-go meal from the Blue Mermaid. He also got me an ADA accessible room so that I had somewhere to stay before my return flight, once I was released from the hospital. I also have to mention Javier, who was incredibly sweet, always going the extra mile helping me with my bags, pushing my wheelchair, and even helped me put my shoes on when it was time to leave and the pain was too great. It was a truly humbling ordeal in an unfamiliar city, but they made sure that I never felt alone. Thank you to everyone at the Argonaut for making my stay as lovely as possible despite the circumstances! Read less
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Apr 12, 2024 miguel v

We came in from up north and traveled with our 3 year old for one night. Whether it is for 1 night or more, it is worth the stay. Rooms are spacious and clean. Brandon at the front desk was fantastic! The doorman (sorry did not get his name) was amazing as well. We ate dinner at Blue Mermaid. Hector, our server, was amazing as well. His… Read more
We came in from up north and traveled with our 3 year old for one night. Whether it is for 1 night or more, it is worth the stay. Rooms are spacious and clean. Brandon at the front desk was fantastic! The doorman (sorry did not get his name) was amazing as well. We ate dinner at Blue Mermaid. Hector, our server, was amazing as well. His hospitality was fantastic. I have a shellfish allergy and he was attentive to that. Overall a great stay and I cannot wait until we can go back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We loved it, superb hotel, great location.

Apr 5, 2024 S7901AWstevej Newport, United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Argonaut. We stayed 8 nights over Easter, On arrival we were lucky to have been upgraded which we appreciated. The room was superb with a comfortable bed and a good size bathroom. The room was clean and serviced perfectly throughout our stay. Staff are very friendly and the bar/restaurant is great. We did find… Read more
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Argonaut. We stayed 8 nights over Easter, On arrival we were lucky to have been upgraded which we appreciated. The room was superb with a comfortable bed and a good size bathroom. The room was clean and serviced perfectly throughout our stay. Staff are very friendly and the bar/restaurant is great. We did find that the bar closed quiet early on some evenings which surprised us and we didn't think this was fitting of an international hotel. Last orders called at 9.30pm some evenings. The food quality in the restaurant was excellent and the bar had a great selection of wines, beers and cocktails. The hotels location is perfect for anyone wanting to stay in the fisherman's wharf area. We used uber to travel around the city as we found them cheap and accessible. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel for a family vacation

Apr 4, 2024 MandyEK

My family rented 2 rooms here during spring break. The hotel is in a wonderful location near many of the main attractions (Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli). The rooms were clean, spacious, and above average. The staff were all very helpful. The price was reasonable. Very good choice for families visiting the area.