Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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King Room Suite with a Bay View
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Standard Room
King Room Suite with a Bay View

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

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

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 3 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen HD Sony TV, pay-per-view films, CD and DVD players, WebTV*, WiFi*, coffee maker, honour bar*, 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.

Why is this a Virgin Holidays Favourite?

Great location in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.

Coastal inspired boutique hotel.

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

  • Complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Room with cannery and city views, valid for stays completed between 1 Aug '19–31 Dec '20, subject to availability (may be withdrawn at any time).

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).

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

Resort fee includes: - $10 credit for Blue Mermaid - WiFi - Fitness centre access - 2 hours bicycle rental (subject to availability) - Discount at Ben & Jerry’s - 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. 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 Beautiful Stay

Nov 22, 2020 Stephen R Hills of New Jersey

My sister and I visited my brother who had stage 4 lung cancer. I was going to stay at another hotel but my sister & her husband invited me to the Argonaut as their guest. It’s located close by the wharf area, Ghiaradelli’s and the In and Out Burger. You couldn’t ask for a better location. The room was very clean & comfortable and had a nice homey… Read more
My sister and I visited my brother who had stage 4 lung cancer. I was going to stay at another hotel but my sister & her husband invited me to the Argonaut as their guest. It’s located close by the wharf area, Ghiaradelli’s and the In and Out Burger. You couldn’t ask for a better location. The room was very clean & comfortable and had a nice homey feel to it. The breakfast in the restaurant was excellent- especially the coffee. We all agreed on that ! I don’t know if I’ll return ever to San Francisco. My brother died on May 4 which was very, very sad for our family. The Argonaut is something I’ll remember as a good memory when there was few. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Last days of our roadtrip

Jul 19, 2020 shonnie007 Waregem, Belgium

To begin with is we stayed at the hotel in May 2018. Catching up my stays ☺️. We had a double queen bedroom and it was a very nice room. Good beds nice bathroom. This hotel is situated near fisherman’s warf! It is a very good location to visit alcatraz. A nice walk to the golden gate bridge ( couple of miles up and down ) nice restaurants nearby… Read more
To begin with is we stayed at the hotel in May 2018. Catching up my stays ☺️. We had a double queen bedroom and it was a very nice room. Good beds nice bathroom. This hotel is situated near fisherman’s warf! It is a very good location to visit alcatraz. A nice walk to the golden gate bridge ( couple of miles up and down ) nice restaurants nearby but some of them are pricey. ( it is a big city so it’s normal ) Had a great stay at the hotel and the staff was very friendly!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service considering situation

Jun 5, 2020 Jdog1245

Our trip was cut short because the state shut down due to Covid and we had to get back to UK. I just want to mention that the Aronaught made us feel welcome even though staff were worried about their jobs, worried about Covid etc. The place was thoroughly clean and we felt safe in our few days we were there. On leaving they waived our resort… Read more
Our trip was cut short because the state shut down due to Covid and we had to get back to UK. I just want to mention that the Aronaught made us feel welcome even though staff were worried about their jobs, worried about Covid etc. The place was thoroughly clean and we felt safe in our few days we were there. On leaving they waived our resort charges due to the situation (which was a help as we had to pay extra for early flight) we obviously experienced Fishermans Wharf in the worse time but if we ever return - will definitely go to the Argonaught. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved to spend a weekend there

May 28, 2020 judyinthecity001 Kimball, Nebraska

While traveling I always choose local hotels with their authentic design and great service instead of faceless chain hotels. This one will be my best recommendation for a stay in San Francisco. The stuff was absolutely wonderful and gave us a caring and personal treatment. The location of the hotel was very handy for walks in the city. Even it is… Read more
While traveling I always choose local hotels with their authentic design and great service instead of faceless chain hotels. This one will be my best recommendation for a stay in San Francisco. The stuff was absolutely wonderful and gave us a caring and personal treatment. The location of the hotel was very handy for walks in the city. Even it is a very lovely area please be aware that you are best to be back before dark. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A little on the pricey side.

Apr 11, 2020 teds56 Tonopah, Nevada

The location is the best advantage to this hotel. The valet and the resort fees are a bit over the top! The restaurant is good, but there are better ones within a ten minute walk. The museum is worth a couple of hours of your time, and the price is right!