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Our top choices for Ward Observatory hotels

A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"Great stay. Spacious."
Australia
Jagdish
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Lovely staff, spotless room, comfy bed, good price"
Australia
Patu
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

3. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Room was perfectly clean and staff were very friendly "
Australia
Mickey
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Kings Court Motel

Kings Court Motel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Nice stay one night, very easy to get to and handy to town."
Australia
Jane
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Kings Court Motel
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
4.0 star property
Gonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and room lovely and comfortable."
Australia
Amanda
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

6. Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (346 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff, great location, bigger & better room than booked. Will definitely book again if down these ways, and will recommend to others."
Australia
Charleen
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Riverview Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
2.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (372 reviews)
"Parking easy, location handy"
Australia
Vaughan
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Burwood Manor Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

8. Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel
3.0 star property
Putiki, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (130 reviews)
"Great location, clean and tidy, parking directly in front of the unit. I stay here regularly and recommend."
Australia
Andrew
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Te Awa Motel
A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

9. Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.9 km from Ward Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)
"Room was very clean and convenient, had all we needed"
Australia
Debra
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Riverside Motel
An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

10. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
3.5 star property
Whanganui East, 2.2 km from Ward Observatory
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (279 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and place is neat. Just awesome."
Australia
Louise
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.

11. The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (348 reviews)
"The staff were excellent."
Australia
Julie
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Avenue Hotel
A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.

12. Astral Motel

Astral Motel
3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory
7.8 out of 10, Good, (353 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean & tidy room, comfy bed, all we needed for the night."
Australia
Shirleen
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Astral Motel
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a leather sofa, a small table with a plant, and a sign indicating the location of the toilets.

13. The grand Inn

The grand Inn
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, < 0.1 km from Ward Observatory
4.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Wish there was a little carten of milk, staff was so helpful wish there wasn’t pigeons lol beautiful and clean"
Australia
Mikayla
The price is NZ$93
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The grand Inn
A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

14. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Aramoho, 5.4 km from Ward Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (68 reviews)
"Fantastic accomodation for the price"
Australia
Lee
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

15. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Castlecliff, 6 km from Ward Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Good clean cheap accommodation"
New Zealand
Todd
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
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Compare top hotels near Ward Observatory

A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
View
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

2.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Kings Court Motel

3.0 star property
Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory
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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

4.0 star property
Gonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
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9.4
Exceptional
236 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
22 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
85 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
287 reviews
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
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  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families near Ward Observatory

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Whanganui Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Top Ward Observatory Hotel Reviews

Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

10/10 Excellent
"We were a group of 13 (golfers) across 4 units which were all adjacent. Comms leading up to the stay were great and the staff were really helpful while we were there. This was the 2nd time staying at Burwood and we’d def look at staying again. Very Cost effective with great service as opposed 5 star facilities. The motel and units are tidy with signs of aging but nothing that impacted our stay or our overall rating."
Greg 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Burwood Manor Motel

Other attractions near Ward Observatory

Whanganui Museum

9.0/10 (85 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ward Observatory?
Ward Observatory is located in an area of Whanganui known for its stunning river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Ward Observatory?
Adjacent to Ward Observatory, The Rutland Arms Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this inn offers free parking and a bar. Other good options close by include 151 on London Motel and Riverside Motel.
How many hotels will I find near Ward Observatory?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ward Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ward Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Ward Observatory.
What can I see and do near Ward Observatory?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. Learn about local history at Watt Fountain and Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Local parks like Moutoa Gardens, Queens Park and Kowhai Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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