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    Our top choices for Watt Fountain hotels

    1. Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

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

    2. BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

    A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

    3. The Rutland Arms Inn

    Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.

    4. Aotea Motor Lodge

    Aotea Motor Lodge with a stone pillar sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

    5. Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

    A red door with a Christmas wreath and a 'Merry Christmas' sign.

    6. Kings Court Motel

    A two-story house with a porch, a driveway, and a red car parked in the background.

    7. 151 on London Motel

    A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

    8. Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

    A motel with multiple units, each featuring a red roof and white walls.

    9. Riverview Motel

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

    10. Burwood Manor Motel

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

    11. Te Awa Motel

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

    12. Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

    A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a wooden fence, and a building labeled "Anndion Lodge".

    13. The Avenue Hotel

    A sign for The Avenue, listing amenities like accommodation, a swimming pool, and a conference centre.

    14. Astral Motel

    A parking lot with a row of red flowers in the foreground.

    15. The grand Inn

    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.

    16. Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

    A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

    17. Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

    A building with a blue and white exterior, a wooden staircase leading up to a deck, and a 'SLOW FOR KIDS' sign.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Watt Fountain

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree with red leaves.
    Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge    		9.4Exceptional236 reviewsView
    A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.
    BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge    		9.4Exceptional23 reviewsView
    Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.
    The Rutland Arms Inn    		9.2Wonderful339 reviewsView
    Aotea Motor Lodge with a stone pillar sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.
    Aotea Motor Lodge    		9.2Wonderful443 reviewsView
    A red door with a Christmas wreath and a 'Merry Christmas' sign.
    Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel    		9.2Wonderful85 reviewsView

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    New Zealand Glassworks

    You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New Zealand Glassworks during your trip to Whanganui.

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    Whanganui Museum

    Rating: 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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    Wanganui Community Arts Centre

    Rating: 8.6/10 (9 reviews)

    Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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    Whanganui River Markets

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    Queens Park

    Rating: 8.8/10 (51 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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    Sarjeant Gallery

    Rating: 8.2/10 (69 reviews)

    You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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    Moutoa Gardens

    Rating: 8.0/10 (47 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Moutoa Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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    Ward Observatory

    Rating: 8.8/10 (3 reviews)

    Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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    Top Watt Fountain Hotel Reviews

    The Rutland Arms Inn

    Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and brick walls.

    BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge

    A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

    Kings Court Motel

    A two-story house with a porch, a driveway, and a red car parked in the background.

    Braemar House B&B and YHA Hostel

    A red door with a Christmas wreath and a 'Merry Christmas' sign.

    Aotea Motor Lodge

    Aotea Motor Lodge with a stone pillar sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

    Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui

    A motel with multiple units, each featuring a red roof and white walls.

    151 on London Motel

    A modern motel with a prominent neon sign, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

    Riverview Motel

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

    Burwood Manor Motel

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

    Riverside Motel

    A spacious living room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a bed.

    The Avenue Hotel

    A sign for The Avenue, listing amenities like accommodation, a swimming pool, and a conference centre.

    Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

    A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a wooden fence, and a building labeled "Anndion Lodge".

    Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park

    A lakeside property with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a grassy lawn.

    Astral Motel

    A parking lot with a row of red flowers in the foreground.

    Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park

    A building with a blue and white exterior, a wooden staircase leading up to a deck, and a 'SLOW FOR KIDS' sign.

    Bulls Motel & Holiday Park

    A row of single-story houses with a grassy lawn and trees in the foreground.

    Brooklyne Motel Sanson

    A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted thermostat, and a painting.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Watt Fountain?

    Watt Fountain 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 26 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

    What's the best place to stay close to Watt Fountain?

    Adjacent to Watt Fountain, 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 Riverside Motel and Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge.

    How many hotels can I expect to find near Watt Fountain?

    Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watt Fountain.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watt Fountain, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Watt Fountain.

    What can I see and do near Watt Fountain?

    You'll want to browse the exhibits at Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. You can wander around Moutoa Gardens, Queens Park or Kowhai Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Lounge by the water at South Beach and Castlecliff Beach.