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.
  • Book by 31 Dec '24 to receive complimentary daily breakfast for 2 people for all future stays. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply.

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (5081)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Central location

Jul 22, 2024 julie100uk Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Nice hotel, centrally located. Staff helpful although when we checked in the gentleman that checked us in forgot to give us our continental breakfast vouchers so we went to breakfast the next day thinking it was included only to be told it wasn’t without the vouchers. The chairs in the corner of the restaurant where we were seated for breakfast… Read more
Nice hotel, centrally located. Staff helpful although when we checked in the gentleman that checked us in forgot to give us our continental breakfast vouchers so we went to breakfast the next day thinking it was included only to be told it wasn’t without the vouchers. The chairs in the corner of the restaurant where we were seated for breakfast were very stained and could do with a clean or re-upholstered. Breakfast was nice and we also tried the crab chowder one lunchtime which was also nice. I would stay here again. Read less
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Jul 21, 2024 Julie K

Nice hotel and location but haunted. My daughter and I stayed for 3 nights and barely got any sleep. We both were extremely hot even though the AC was on 64. I was up at night hearing loud noises. My daughter heard people running up and down the hall way, someone running on our ceiling, knocking on the walls and alarm noise. I had to google if… Read more
Nice hotel and location but haunted. My daughter and I stayed for 3 nights and barely got any sleep. We both were extremely hot even though the AC was on 64. I was up at night hearing loud noises. My daughter heard people running up and down the hall way, someone running on our ceiling, knocking on the walls and alarm noise. I had to google if this hotel was haunted and read similar stories. It is on the most haunted hotels of SF. We will not be staying here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location. Felt safe!

Jul 21, 2024 Ashley N

Hotel was clean, spacious and comfortable. We didn’t spend time in the lobby or bar but it looked nice. Location was great and area around the hotel felt pretty safe. Fairly close to great food in Chinatown and North Beach area. Overall had a good stay.
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Jul 21, 2024 OJulie67 Temecula, California

We recently visited the Argonaut to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. From start to finish, our experience was excellent and we loved everything about this hotel. From the prompt check in, even though they were swamped at the time, to the quick bell service and our friendly room attendant, Holly. We give service in those categories a 10/10.… Read more
We recently visited the Argonaut to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. From start to finish, our experience was excellent and we loved everything about this hotel. From the prompt check in, even though they were swamped at the time, to the quick bell service and our friendly room attendant, Holly. We give service in those categories a 10/10. Every time we walked in or out we were greeted with a smile or hello. The location is perfection. Close to everything you want to see or a bus or cable car that will get you there. It’s also right across from souvenir shops and tons of restaurants should you be tired after a long day of exploring the city and not want to venture too far away at night. We stayed in a beautiful sailor view room on the 3rd floor that looked out to the marina and it was so pretty. The room was well appointed, super clean and although the hotel is older, you did not feel that in the level of cleanliness and bedding quality etc. We will forever remember this trip. We also had the joy of eating at the hotel restaurant, “The Blue Mermaid” for both dinner and breakfast and both meals were excellent as well. We were served by Javier at dinner, who was lovely. Attentive, kind and funny. I did not get the restaurant managers name but she was wonderful as well. Everyone is so friendly but not over the top. Service here as well as accommodation is above and beyond. We are seasoned travelers that go all over the world, and this hotel stands out and we will definitely be back. Thank you for the hospitality!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel in San Francisco

Jul 12, 2024 LeachFamily726 Palmyra, Pennsylvania

The Argonaut is a true gem! Our two-night stay was perfect! Our room was lovely and so clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was the best. We truly enjoyed our stay here! Look no further and book your next San Francisco stay at the Argonaut. You will love it!