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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.
A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating a restaurant.
A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Jagdish
￥13,077
￥15,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a wooden spice rack with snacks, and a window with blinds.
A room with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Patu
￥12,639
￥14,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.
A modern living area with a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a double sink, and wooden cabinets.

3. Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Kelly
￥13,660
￥15,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Aotea Motor Lodge
Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a nightstand.
A bar with a Guinness tap, various bottles, and glasses hanging from the ceiling.
A building with a green facade and a sign that reads "Holland & Gentry."

4. The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn
Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Margaret
￥16,352
￥18,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
The Rutland Arms Inn
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.
A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.
A hallway with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a red table runner.

5. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Mickey
￥7,385
￥8,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a shower area, and a view of the outside.
A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with plants.
A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. 151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel
College Estate, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Anonymous traveler
￥12,520
￥14,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
151 on London Motel
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a red backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a clock on the wall.
A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Gonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Amanda
￥12,442
￥14,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.
A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.

8. Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Charleen
￥10,901
￥12,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Riverview Motel
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a shower area.
A modern room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

9. Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Vaughan
￥13,189
￥15,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Burwood Manor Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.
A living room with a black leather sofa, two wooden stools, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a decorative shelf with glassware.
A white building with a balcony, surrounded by red and white flowers.

10. Te Awa Motel

Te Awa Motel
Putiki, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Andrew
￥11,869
￥13,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Te Awa Motel
A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

11. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Whanganui East, 2.2 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Wayne
￥6,254
￥7,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.
A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

12. The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Henry
￥11,566
￥13,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Avenue Hotel
A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a television.
A living room with a beige leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Astral Motel

Astral Motel
Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Shirleen
￥11,853
￥13,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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.
A furnished living room with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a bathtub, tiled walls, and a wooden door.
A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, and a wooden headboard.

14. The grand Inn

The grand Inn
Whanganui Central, < 0.1 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Stacey
￥7,117
￥8,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The grand Inn
A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a metal fence and a grassy area. There are two white buildings with blue trim in the background.
A small, single-story building with a blue door and the number 10 on the front.
A small, single-story building with a covered porch, surrounded by greenery.

15. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Castlecliff, 6 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Margaret
￥8,975
￥10,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.
A kitchen with a window view of a river, a sink, and a vase with flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with a view of a lake, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with a book and remote control.

16. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
Aramoho, 5.4 km from Ward Observatory
Australia
Loreen
￥11,824
￥13,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
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Compare popular hotels close to Ward Observatory

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
236 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
21 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.
Aotea Motor Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
441 reviews
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Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.
The Rutland Arms Inn
9.2
Wonderful
338 reviews
View
A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.
Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
9.2
Wonderful
84 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Ward Observatory

A living room with a sofa, a television on a stand, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating a restaurant.
A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central
￥13,077
￥15,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a wooden spice rack with snacks, and a window with blinds.
A room with a table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
Whanganui Central
￥12,639
￥14,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a shower area.
A modern room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel
Whanganui Central
￥13,189
￥15,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Burwood Manor Motel
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.
A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.

Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel
Whanganui Central
￥10,901
￥12,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Riverview Motel
A modern house with large windows, a visible living room with a table, and a green plant in the foreground.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a glass fence, and steps leading down to the pool.
A modern kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel
Whanganui Central
￥11,566
￥13,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Avenue Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A two-story house with a porch, a driveway, and a red car parked in the background.
Interior
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall with a welcome sign.

Kings Court Motel

Kings Court Motel
Whanganui Central
￥15,818
￥18,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Kings Court Motel
A view through a glass door with a white frame, leading to a balcony with a white railing.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a television, and a sofa.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake and trees.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and gray pillows, a small wall-mounted light, and a view of a balcony with white railings.

Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI

Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
Whanganui Central
￥11,728
￥22,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a radiator. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A building with a white facade, a brown tiled roof, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel
Whanganui Central
￥10,503
￥12,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Riverside Motel

Top Ward Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very helpful in offering a quiet room for an internet meeting after the official checkout time. We chose this hotel for its connectivity and it worked very well."
Robyn 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Avenue Hotel
Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and convenient, had all we needed"
Debra 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Riverside Motel
Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed our stay Unit was spacious The motel was close to central Whanganui Shame the spa jets were not working on the bath"
Philip 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Riverview Motel
151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place and value"
Peter Franz 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
151 on London Motel
The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and nice staff. Also the bar/restaurant was very good."
Cole 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Rutland Arms Inn
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.

10/10 Excellent
"Really interesting house. Warm, light and snug."
Robert B. 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
'The Dogbox' Architectural home in Central Whanganui.
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI

Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI

8/10 Good
"House was very clean and good instructions for use of different appliances. There was the ability to use the Garage, which would have been good if our van was able to fit, but it wasn't a big deal. Beds were very comfortable and ample supplies there for cooking etc.A suggestion would be to have a few board games around for a family to play in evenings. Overall it was a great place to stay."
Karla H. 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

10/10 Excellent
"My stay was absolutely amazing nice and clean room Kitchen lounge bathroom toilet was clean kitchen was well set up even had a laundry plenty of parking I would recommend staying there I most definitely will be going back there"
Wayne 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Kings Court Motel

Kings Court Motel

8/10 Good
"Very clean and tidy. Good location. Quiet."
Simon 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kings Court Motel

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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 beautiful river views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 28 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveler 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 be able to find near Ward Observatory?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Ward Observatory.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ward Observatory?
To find more details about updating your stay near Ward Observatory or cancelling it, click here.
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.