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.
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Mar '25 to receive up to 25% off the accommodation cost when staying a minimum of 3 nights plus daily breakfast for two when staying between 01 Jan - 31 Dec '25. Blackout dates: 12-15 Jan, 28-30 Apr, 13-16 Oct & 18-29 Nov '25. 

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 Fabulous business gathering

Jan 28, 2025 peter l

My large business group stayed at the Argonaut in January and had a wonderful experience. The lodging, location and conference service were first rate. Definitely the hotel of choice for conferences and business meetings in the Bay Area.
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Jan 28, 2025 Keyvan K

The hotel vibes are really fantastic, the location are super accessible, the staff were kind, helpful and polite and they have a lot of flexibility to have a wonderful trip. So I highly recommend it. Chat out to Corinne if you need any assistance. We will be returning again next time
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to stay for business or pleasure

Jan 26, 2025 GermanF116

Facilities are really nice and comfortable. Rooms are clean, safe and look really good. Customer service is really helpful and polite with the guests. The hotel has a wonderful location in one of the best touristic areas of San Francisco. Thanks Argonaut !
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful, cozy hotel

Jan 12, 2025 Allison J

We were delighted with our stay at the Argonaut! The hotel kindly upgraded us to a beautiful room with a view of the Golden Gate bridge. The hotel felt so cozy and welcoming to return to after our days of exploring San Francisco. We especially appreciated the fireplace in the lobby, where our kids liked to sit and play Connect Four. The hotel also… Read more
We were delighted with our stay at the Argonaut! The hotel kindly upgraded us to a beautiful room with a view of the Golden Gate bridge. The hotel felt so cozy and welcoming to return to after our days of exploring San Francisco. We especially appreciated the fireplace in the lobby, where our kids liked to sit and play Connect Four. The hotel also loaned us an Xbox and games to entertain our preteen sons. The hotel is within easy walking distance of so many attractions, including the trolly stop, a bike rental, and Ghirardelli's. We will certainly be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fun. So Convenient. Views!

Jan 11, 2025 JKCHAMA New York City, New York

Super fun, dreamy & dark, maritime-themed decor. Grab a seat fireside to ponder your next move. That’s the Lobby. The Argonaut is definitely geared for the grown & sexy crowd, meaning, there are no video games, no pool table or even a dart board, no simulation golf or baseball, or a ping-pong table. No pool either, sorry. The kids would be… Read more
Super fun, dreamy & dark, maritime-themed decor. Grab a seat fireside to ponder your next move. That’s the Lobby. The Argonaut is definitely geared for the grown & sexy crowd, meaning, there are no video games, no pool table or even a dart board, no simulation golf or baseball, or a ping-pong table. No pool either, sorry. The kids would be bored. Thank goodness, the tv in our room had channels and a Netflix option. Who travels to another city to sit in a hotel room, outside of sleep and showers, anyway?!? Go explore. You’re in proper Fisherman’s Wharf, on the corner to be exact! A wine bar and a restaurant (w/ a full bar) is the extension of the aforementioned lobby. So nice! Of the world famous San Fran trolley, one of its stops is just a few steps away. You may even catch a glimpse of the staff turning the trolley cars around, to return them up the hill once again. Though the listing mentioned robes, we did not have any cozy robes in our double room. The coffee machine (single serving) was a bonus. The beds were comfy and there were enough linens for the four of us (parents + two children). The cleanliness was so so. Tiny dust balls lingered here and there. Again, who travels elsewhere to hang out extensively in the hotel room? Though we did not venture onto the BART and other public transportation much, the locals claim the convenience. Ask them for pointers. Ghirardelli Square is also only steps away. Overall, I’d recommended this stay for adults only. Happy travels! Read less