Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

FAVOURITES HOTEL
These hotels provide exceptionally good value, are in great locations and offer exclusive benefits to Virgin Holidays’ customers.
Lobby and Living Room
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Blue Mermaid
Lobby and Living Room
Standard Room
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.

  • Exclusive Virgin Holidays Favourites benefits:

    Complimentary room upgrade: receive a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe Room (these are exterior facing rooms with cannery and city views).

    Offers are based on stays completed between 1 Aug '19-31 Dec '20, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

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with cannery and city views, valid for stays completed between 1 Aug '19–31 Dec '20, subject to availability (may be withdrawn at any time).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

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (4392)
  • Very good (1913)
  • Average (443)
  • Poor (167)
  • Terrible (71)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stylish and spacious rooms.

Jan 23, 2020 Caf92 Henley in Arden, United Kingdom

The hotel has a great location in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. We arrived jet lagged after a long flight. Check in was slow, but we later learnt that the computer system was being changed over. Our queen twin Bay View room was enormous. The only disappointment was the lack of toiletries, no shower cap, cotton wool pads etc. I find it difficult… Read more
The hotel has a great location in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. We arrived jet lagged after a long flight. Check in was slow, but we later learnt that the computer system was being changed over. Our queen twin Bay View room was enormous. The only disappointment was the lack of toiletries, no shower cap, cotton wool pads etc. I find it difficult to see what value you get from the $30 plus tax resort charge. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice Property in the Wharf Area

Jan 23, 2020 healthcarestocks New York

My company reserved a block of rooms at the Argonaut during a recent industry conference (downtown SF). At first, i was a little upset not being nearby. The Wharf area is a 15 minute Uber/Taxi ride to downtown. Once I arrived, i realized that the hotel has more charm than i thought. I arrived Sunday evening and ordered room service which arrived… Read more
My company reserved a block of rooms at the Argonaut during a recent industry conference (downtown SF). At first, i was a little upset not being nearby. The Wharf area is a 15 minute Uber/Taxi ride to downtown. Once I arrived, i realized that the hotel has more charm than i thought. I arrived Sunday evening and ordered room service which arrived promptly and was reasonably tasty. That evening there was some street music which ended around 9PM. The front desk was extremely helpful when i called to ask about the situation. No problem with a getting an Uber early in the morning. The area is very quiet in the early AM. There is no early morning room service but Starbucks up the street opens at 5AM. The room itself was nice, with a naval theme throughout. WiFi worked well. Bathrooms are mediocre and can use some updating. If you want to stay in the Wharf area, this is a good option for tourists/families. For business, i would want to stay closer to downtown. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved this hotel

Jan 22, 2020 LALALOVE L Miami, Florida

Stayed at this hotel for almost a week. Excellent location. We had a king size suit with a pull out bed. I have to say the bed for me was not comfortable but my husband liked it so not a valid thing for me to complain about. My husband was on business so my son and I really enjoyed this hotel. The hotel is amazing. The restaurant downstairs too.… Read more
Stayed at this hotel for almost a week. Excellent location. We had a king size suit with a pull out bed. I have to say the bed for me was not comfortable but my husband liked it so not a valid thing for me to complain about. My husband was on business so my son and I really enjoyed this hotel. The hotel is amazing. The restaurant downstairs too. Room service was delicious and super fast. The hotel is older and the plugs by the bed didn't work so well but we made it work. The view and the ambiance was perfection. We would not stay anywhere else in SF. Great place to walk around from and trolly's are right next door. This hotel was great and we highly recommend it. Great for kids too. Really felt like home. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location - Exceptional Housekeeping

Jan 19, 2020 Scenic504001

Great Hotel with a fabulous location. Our room was extremely comfortable and the housekeeping was exceptional. Reception staff were friendly and helpful with lots of local knowledge. They took time to explain local transport etc. Loved this hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service

Jan 18, 2020 greggjg Arcata, California

Showed up on New Years Eve, and realized I had made my reservation a year from that data. Yikes! Still, they treated me well, found a nice room for me rapidly, and gave me coupons for two free glasses of wine for my trouble (which I had caused). Very professional, and hospitable. I had a wonderful two night stay.