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Top 5 hotels near Ward Observatory at a glance

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge — 3.5-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
2. Kings Court Motel — 3-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
3. Te Awa Motel — 3-star hotel in Putiki, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
4. Burwood Manor Motel — 2.5-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
5. Riverview Motel — 3.5-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Where to stay near Ward Observatory?

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

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a kettle.

A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.

1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory

Ken

$92

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a wall with a welcome sign.

A dining table with a wine glass, plates, and a bowl.

2. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory

Jennifer

$107

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a white railing.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a kettle, and a decorative shelf with glassware.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A white building with a balcony, surrounded by red and white flowers.

3. Te Awa Motel

Putiki, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory

Helen

$73

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A two-story BURWOOD MOTEL with a red roof, a visible office, and a sign indicating it has 21-40 units.

A compact room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting.

4. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory

Jonathan

$81

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and a body of water.

A motel with a large entrance canopy, a signboard, and well-maintained landscaping.

A residential street with a gated entrance, houses, and a clear sky.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small wicker coffee table, a television on a stand, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

5. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory

Brendan

$72

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 building with a white facade, a brown tiled roof, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a window with lace curtains.

6. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.9 km from Ward Observatory

Hetal

$72

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and a staircase.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blue curtains.

A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hallway with a wooden table, a vase of flowers, and a red table runner.

7. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory

Mickey

$49

$56 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor patio with round wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a black lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A reception area with a palm tree sign, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

8. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East, 2.2 km from Ward Observatory

Niki

$38

$44 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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.

9. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory

Tian

$89

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a double sink, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a balcony with a view, and a wardrobe.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple stories, and a prominent entrance with a roof over the lobby area.

10. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory

John

$103

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a bench, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor area with plants.

11. 151 on London Motel

College Estate, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory

MICHAL

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a red countertop, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A gas station with a red canopy and a satellite dish.

12. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory

Amanda

$85

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A garden with a lawn, a swing set, and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a small bedside table, a mirror, and a television.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave.

A living room with a beige leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory

Christine

$76

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

14. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho, 5.4 km from Ward Observatory

charlotte

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A reception desk at Whangāhui Seaside Holiday Park with a map of North Island and South Island on the wall.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch, surrounded by greenery.

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.

15. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Castlecliff, 6 km from Ward Observatory

Kate

$68

$78 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Ward Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 235 reviews	View
Kings Court Motel	9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews	View
Te Awa Motel	9.0 Wonderful 129 reviews	View
Burwood Manor Motel	8.8 Excellent 364 reviews	View
Riverview Motel	8.8 Excellent 344 reviews	View

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