Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf

San Francisco, California

Star 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.

If you’ve booked a breakfast rate, you’ll enjoy a continental breakfast included with your stay.

  • Book by 30 Jun 26' 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: - Concierge, offering services in person and virtually, to help you tailor stays with local experiences and excursions to delight all personalities in your group $15 food & beverage credit Complimentary Wi-Fi & local/toll-free calls 24-hour fitness center Television casting and apps in all guestrooms Daily newspapers Board games around the fireplace Treasure chest of toys and a scavenger hunt for kids Xbox One console available in guestroom, based on availability Access to the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center 10% off Napa Valley Wine Train Gourmet Express Special V.I.Pet treats and accessories for your furry sidekicks (with register) Special offers at the local Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop, Winery Collective, Subpar Minigolf, and the National Park Store, all located nearby our hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf One hour complimentary bike rental through our partner Unlimited Biking

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly staff and comfortable rooms!

Apr 1, 2026 nevilgeorge

Helpful staff, clean hotel, excellent overall experience.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful!

Apr 1, 2026 Courtney K

I’ve had consistently excellent experiences with the Argonaut Hotel and can’t recommend it highly enough. What truly sets this property apart is the staff — they are incredibly attentive, proactive, and genuinely invested in making every stay seamless. From booking through check-out, communication is always clear, prompt, and accommodating, which… Read more
I’ve had consistently excellent experiences with the Argonaut Hotel and can’t recommend it highly enough. What truly sets this property apart is the staff — they are incredibly attentive, proactive, and genuinely invested in making every stay seamless. From booking through check-out, communication is always clear, prompt, and accommodating, which makes coordinating travel (especially for work) effortless. The booking process itself is smooth and flexible, and the team goes above and beyond to ensure preferences and details are handled with care. It’s rare to find a hotel that delivers this level of consistency and professionalism every time. Because of this, the Argonaut has become my go-to recommendation for colleagues visiting San Francisco for work. I’ve sent many people their way, and the feedback is always the same — exceptional service, great experience, and a team that truly cares. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality stay with standout service, this is it. Read less
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Mar 31, 2026 afails

The Argonaut hotel is exceptional! Our room was safe, secure, clean and beautiful! All staff were kind, professional, and went out of their way to ensure a wonderful stay. Book your trip!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing. Did not live up to expectations

Mar 31, 2026 Kerry C London, United Kingdom

We upgraded to a bay view room, but it was nothing like the pictures - the view was partial, unlike the picture on their website. Our room was directly on a super noisy street with inadequate sound protection. Bar closed at 10pm on a Friday. No hot drinks in our room. Comfy, but disappointing.
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Mar 25, 2026 Laura G

Although the hotel is nice, I am giving them two stars because we booked way in advance. However, when we arrived at the hotel one of the two rooms didn't have a working AC. We notified the front desk and they were not interested in resolving the issue immediately, nor did they accommodate us. At the end, we were told the AC was working but it… Read more
Although the hotel is nice, I am giving them two stars because we booked way in advance. However, when we arrived at the hotel one of the two rooms didn't have a working AC. We notified the front desk and they were not interested in resolving the issue immediately, nor did they accommodate us. At the end, we were told the AC was working but it was not. I would not come back to this hotel. We spent a day and night with two fans they provided instead of giving us another room. Talking about providing the best! A failure to the customer, better said. Read less