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Top 5 hotels near Ward Observatory at a glance

1. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge — 2-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.
2. Kings Court Motel — 3-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
3. The Rutland Arms Inn — 4-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
4. Aotea Motor Lodge — 4.5-star hotel in Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
5. 151 on London Motel — 4.5-star hotel in College Estate, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay near Ward Observatory?

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

1. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory

Tian

$88

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Executive Apartment, Patio, Garden View | Living area | TV

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Garden View | Dining

Premium Studio, Patio, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View | Interior

2. Kings Court Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory

Kirsten

$106

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. The Rutland Arms Inn

Whanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory

$115

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Deluxe Twin Studio | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

Deluxe Twin Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

4. Aotea Motor Lodge

Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory

Jason Alfredo

$102

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Senior Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

5. 151 on London Motel

College Estate, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory

MICHAL

$74

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Superior Twin Room, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Standard Family Unit | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

6. Burwood Manor Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory

Jonathan

$72

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

One Bedroom Unit | Living room | Flat-screen TV

7. Riverview Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory

Brendan

$71

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Two Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

8. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

Gonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchen (2 Bedroom) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

9. Riverside Motel

Whanganui Central, 0.9 km from Ward Observatory

Hetal

$71

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Double room with shared bathroom | Living area | LCD TV

Family Studio | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Whanganui East, 2.2 km from Ward Observatory

Niki

$38

$43 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle

11. Astral Motel

Whanganui Central, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory

Christine

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

12. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

Whanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory

Mickey

$48

$55 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Family Cabin | Cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Comfort Studio | Cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom, River View | View from room

13. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

Aramoho, 5.4 km from Ward Observatory

charlotte

$77

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

14. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

Castlecliff, 6 km from Ward Observatory

Kate

$67

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Ward Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Kings Court Motel	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
The Rutland Arms Inn	9.2 Wonderful 334 reviews	View
Aotea Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 437 reviews	View
151 on London Motel	9.0 Wonderful 514 reviews	View

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