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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of wildlife.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for dining, multiple chairs, hanging decorative lights, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view through large windows.

A modern, single-story tent-style accommodation with a wooden deck and steps leading to the entrance.

A campsite with tents and trees, surrounded by natural vegetation.

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

1.1 km from Dubbo Observatory

Alexandre

AED 2,129

AED 2,129 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a symmetrical design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a brick wall. Tables are set with chairs, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a television, and a desk with a lamp and books.

An indoor dining area with a long wooden table and white chairs, surrounded by wooden beams and a ceiling covered with green foliage.

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

0.4 km from Dubbo Observatory

Fiona

AED 620

AED 620 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A covered patio with brick flooring, white metal chairs, and a table.

A brick wall with a glass door labeled "Common Room."

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

3. Christine Griffiths Units

7.4 km from Dubbo Observatory

Jonathan

AED 282

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Country Inn."

A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted picture frames, bedside lamps, and a ceiling light.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

4. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

5.1 km from Dubbo Observatory

jonathan

AED 370

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A motel with a central tower and multiple balconies, featuring a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with two red sofas, a dining table with chairs, and three beds.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

5. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

4.2 km from Dubbo Observatory

Aaron James

AED 403

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A brick building with a covered entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating a museum.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, picnic tables, and a basketball hoop.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining area, a small kitchen, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

6. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

4.7 km from Dubbo Observatory

Peter

AED 437

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A reception area with a sign, a small seating area, and a green wall with plants.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with yellow and black bedding, a desk with a chair, and a small kitchenette.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a seating area with chairs and a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs. The room also features a bed with a yellow throw blanket and a nightstand with a lamp.

7. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

4.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Katrina

AED 453

AED 499 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet.

A laundry room with a brick wall, a window, and a door with a no-smoking sign.

A swimming pool with a brick wall and a sign for 'Taroook Moto Inn'.

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a metal fence.

8. Tallarook Motor Inn

5 km from Dubbo Observatory

Pat

AED 294

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

A sign for The Aberdeen Motel in Dubbo, with a message "Comfort is never far away" and "No vacancy" indicated.

9. The Aberdeen Motel

4.6 km from Dubbo Observatory

Natalie

AED 491

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A reception area with a wooden floor, green chairs, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "ORANA RECEPTION".

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a sign that reads "LIFT".

A patio area with outdoor seating, a large tree, and a building with a tiled roof.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for the OM Coruna Motel.

10. Orana Motel Dubbo

4.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Julie

AED 439

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A row of single-story cabins with front porches and steps leading to the entrance.

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck and stairs leading to the entrance.

A water play area with a red slide and a water fountain.

11. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

3.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Amy

AED 409

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

12. Green Gables Motel

5 km from Dubbo Observatory

Timothy

AED 348

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a reception area and a covered seating area.

A bar area with a stone wall, a TV mounted above the bar, and three black stools.

A reception area with a stone wall, two white armchairs, a black ottoman, and a counter with a computer and a vase of flowers.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a stone accent wall.

13. Matilda Motor Inn

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Cecelia

AED 362

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

14. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

jérémie

AED 525

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with a covered seating area, a sign, and a building with string lights.

Two wicker lounge chairs with cushions under a turquoise umbrella, set on a wooden deck with a stone wall and greenery in the background.

A cozy living room with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table with snacks, and a fireplace.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and glasses, illuminated by hanging lights.

15. Quality Inn Dubbo International

3.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Tara

AED 351

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden benches and tables, potted plants, and street views.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a central plant with large leaves, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A restaurant with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

16. Golden West Motor Inn

4.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Peter

AED 360

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a marble coffee table, and a large painting of a flower.

A residential area with modern houses featuring solar panels on the roofs.

A mobile home with a covered porch, a fenced backyard, and a visible satellite dish.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with blinds, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

17. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

5.2 km from Dubbo Observatory

Edward

AED 306

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a small sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a brown leather chair, and a small table with a book.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick deck and a metal fence.

18. Fountain View Motel

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Sandra

AED 380

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a brick building with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a magazine on the counter.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a patterned backsplash.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow and white bedspread, a grey towel on one bed, and a lamp on the nightstand.

19. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

6.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Daniela

AED 432

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A black BMW parked in a driveway with a brick house, wooden doors, and a white porch railing.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a brick border.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a tiled floor leading to a door.

20. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

4.7 km from Dubbo Observatory

Rodney

AED 386

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dubbo Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains	9.8 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Dubbo Rhino Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 128 reviews	View
Christine Griffiths Units	9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Abel Tasman Motor Inn	9.2 Wonderful 552 reviews	View

Top Dubbo Observatory Hotel Reviews

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

8/10 Good

"It's a nice budget friendly hotel to spend 1 night driving by. The rooms are ok, mainly clean, a bit old and not all of them has the same design. I am 185cm and my shower head was at around 170 height so I had to squat in order to shower"

The Aberdeen Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay"

Shearing Shed Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good bed"

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience. Recommend two nights at Rhino room."

Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean tidy and close to everything"

Matilda Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely place to stay. Kids loved having a pool even though they froze. The room was a great size and more beds than we needed so plenty of options."

NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at nrma Dubbo holiday park. Thanks again for such a lovely time."

Orana Motel Dubbo

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Dubbo. Central location and friendly staff"

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Air con and heating were fantastic. We will definitely come back!"

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9.4/10 (1,102 reviews)

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Red Earth Estate

7.6/10 (65 reviews)

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Western Plains Cultural Centre

9.0/10 (103 reviews)

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Dubbo Showground

8.0/10 (85 reviews)

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Old Dubbo Gaol

9.0/10 (433 reviews)

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Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

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Macquarie Regional Library

9.2/10 (13 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dubbo Observatory?

Dubbo Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Dubbo known for its array of dining options and water park. You'll find 114 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Dubbo Observatory?

Adjacent to Dubbo Observatory, Dubbo Rhino Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good choice is Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Dubbo Observatory?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Dubbo Observatory.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Dubbo Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dubbo Observatory?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Dubbo Observatory, click here.

What can I see and do near Dubbo Observatory?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Sappa Bulga National Park. Bring the family to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Lazy River Estate, and Western Plains Cultural Centre while you're checking out the area near Dubbo Observatory. You might plan a visit to Apex Oval or Red Earth Estate while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Dubbo Observatory hotels

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

3. Christine Griffiths Units

4. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

5. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

6. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

7. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

8. Tallarook Motor Inn

9. The Aberdeen Motel

10. Orana Motel Dubbo

11. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

12. Green Gables Motel

13. Matilda Motor Inn

14. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

15. Quality Inn Dubbo International

16. Golden West Motor Inn

17. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

18. Fountain View Motel

19. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

20. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

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Top Dubbo Observatory Hotel Reviews

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

The Aberdeen Motel

Shearing Shed Motor Inn

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

Matilda Motor Inn

NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

Orana Motel Dubbo

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

Other attractions near Dubbo Observatory

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Red Earth Estate

Lazy River Estate

Western Plains Cultural Centre

Dubbo Showground

Old Dubbo Gaol

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Macquarie Regional Library

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