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1. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
BK's Magnolia Motor LodgeWhanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Jennifer
P5,367
P6,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17




2. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor LodgeWhanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Jagdish
P5,488
P6,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




3. Kings Court Motel
Kings Court MotelWhanganui Central, 0.6 km from Ward Observatory
Jane
P6,456
P7,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




4. The Rutland Arms Inn
The Rutland Arms InnWhanganui Central, 0.4 km from Ward Observatory
Cynthia
P7,018
P8,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17




5. Aotea Motor Lodge
Aotea Motor LodgeWhanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
Karen
P6,222
P7,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17




6. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel
Braemar House B&B and YHA HostelWhanganui Central, 1.1 km from Ward Observatory
Mickey
P2,947
P3,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




7. 151 on London Motel
151 on London MotelCollege Estate, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory
Teena
P4,219
P4,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28




8. Burwood Manor Motel
Burwood Manor MotelWhanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
Margie
P4,737
P5,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31




9. Riverview Motel
Riverview MotelWhanganui Central, 0.8 km from Ward Observatory
Charleen
P4,367
P5,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




10. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Gateway Motor Lodge WanganuiGonville, 1.2 km from Ward Observatory
Amanda
P5,137
P5,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22




11. Riverside Motel
Riverside MotelWhanganui Central, 0.9 km from Ward Observatory
Fiona
P4,367
P5,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18




12. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function CentreWhanganui East, 2.2 km from Ward Observatory
Garry
P2,299
P2,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28




13. Astral Motel
Astral MotelWhanganui Central, 1.4 km from Ward Observatory
Shirleen
P4,429
P5,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




14. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Whanganui Seaside Holiday ParkCastlecliff, 6 km from Ward Observatory
Margaret
P4,117
P4,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15




15. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday ParkAramoho, 5.4 km from Ward Observatory
Loreen
P4,711
P5,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Compare popular hotels close to Ward Observatory
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |
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![]() BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge | 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews | View | |||||
![]() Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge | 9.4 Exceptional 235 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 |
Top Ward Observatory Hotel Reviews
151 on London Motel
8/10 Good
"Pleasant stay and appreciate the charging facilities for EV. It does suffer a bit from some traffic noise as London Street is SH3 as it passes through the town, so if someone is sensitive to noise, bring earplugs."
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Lovely staff, spotless room, comfy bed, good price"
Burwood Manor Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Kelly and the team at Burwood are always so warm and welcoming. A great location and clean and tidy rooms as well!"
The Rutland Arms Inn
8/10 Good
"Great location and super-friendly staff. The hotel rooms show their age and could do with a makeover."
Riverside Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable, convenient and friendly."
Te Awa Motel
8/10 Good
"Great location, clean and tidy, parking directly in front of the unit. I stay here regularly and recommend."
Kings Court Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Nice stay one night, very easy to get to and handy to town."
Riverview Motel
8/10 Good
"Stayed one night on a business trip. Handy location (5 minute walk into town) and the room was clean and tidy but very much in need of a refurbishment. Reasonable value for the price I paid."
The Avenue Hotel
8/10 Good
"A nice clean well presented motel with a new restaurant. However units lacked some amenities such as a microwave, toaster, small hand towels, cutlery and Crockery other than those needed for making a cup of tea or coffee."
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