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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (5226)
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Apr 21, 2026 Gil T

On check in as Air NZ crew your staff was exceptionally pleasant and helpful.I asked for a change of room and it was no problem for him to organise. I was only booked in for one night however the room for me is so important. My demand was met with professionalism and a sense of caring. Thank you
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The staff is the best from the experience

Apr 19, 2026 2AndreaB2 Quito, Ecuador

Excellent hotel, amenities and above all the staff. The staff is very supportive. Kind and super friendly, that’s what I loved the most.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating WATCHOUT FOR SCAM LINKED HERE :PRESTIGIA- some Russian hack job

Apr 18, 2026 Jane B

DO NOT MAKE A RESERVATION WITH PRESTIGIA WHICH IS LINKED TO THIS SITE SOMEHOW- TOTAL SCAM - had to throw away my credit card
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A luxury historical hotel 🏨

Apr 16, 2026 bartg586 Delray Beach, Florida

Beautiful historical hotel (a former cannery and warehouse built in 1907) nestled in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. Adjacent to the cable cars and the famous Buena Vista (definitely enjoy an Irish Coffee there). Blue Mermaid restaurant (within the hotel) served up good breakfast classics. Service on all levels was excellent- check in staff ,… Read more
Beautiful historical hotel (a former cannery and warehouse built in 1907) nestled in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. Adjacent to the cable cars and the famous Buena Vista (definitely enjoy an Irish Coffee there). Blue Mermaid restaurant (within the hotel) served up good breakfast classics. Service on all levels was excellent- check in staff , complimentary umbrellas to use daily, luggage storage etc. Rooms were outstanding- spacious- I recommend treating yourself to one with a view (we had the Golden Gate Bridge). The bed and linens were high end and very comfortable. Take a moment to admire the rich history of the hotel - old photos , steel beams and brick walls. The USPS San Francisco Maritime Museum is located right adjacent to the lobby - it’s free and has very informative exhibits. The seating area with a fireplace in the lobby is nicely appointed with chairs and cozy. The hotel is in a very walkable area and had good security as well. Read less
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Apr 14, 2026 VBl London, United Kingdom

Nice hotel in the touristy area of Fisherman's Wharf. I booked three rooms for family over three days - my treat. While the hotel was comfortable enough, the check out incidentally and tax bill was astronomical. The rooms were fully paid up but they charged on top, 14% occupancy tax, 3.5% SF tourist assessment and .19% CA tourist assessment tax… Read more
Nice hotel in the touristy area of Fisherman's Wharf. I booked three rooms for family over three days - my treat. While the hotel was comfortable enough, the check out incidentally and tax bill was astronomical. The rooms were fully paid up but they charged on top, 14% occupancy tax, 3.5% SF tourist assessment and .19% CA tourist assessment tax as well as a $37 daily amenities fee - each room, each day! How can they get away with this. There was no free breakfast and we paid $75 a night for parking! We will be looking for elsewhere to stay and checking the add ons before another family reunion in San Francisco, avoiding this average and avericious four star hotel. Read less