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

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

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.

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

1.1 km from Dubbo Observatory

Alexandre

AED 2,134

AED 2,134 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

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 602

AED 602 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 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 283

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large wall clock.

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

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

4. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

5.1 km from Dubbo Observatory

jonathan

AED 294

AED 323 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a vertical garden, and a view into the building.

5. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

4.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Katrina

AED 434

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

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

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

6. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

4.2 km from Dubbo Observatory

Aaron James

AED 367

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.

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

7. Tallarook Motor Inn

5 km from Dubbo Observatory

Grant

AED 291

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

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

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

8. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

4.7 km from Dubbo Observatory

Peter

AED 438

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

9. Green Gables Motel

5 km from Dubbo Observatory

Timothy

AED 337

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a balcony, and a view of the street.

10. The Aberdeen Motel

4.6 km from Dubbo Observatory

Vasiti

AED 419

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

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

11. Orana Motel Dubbo

4.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Eduardo Jose

AED 424

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

12. Matilda Motor Inn

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Cecelia

AED 350

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A laptop on a wooden desk with a blue chair.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a mirror, an air conditioning unit, a fire hose reel, and an elevator.

A modern motel with a prominent sign, a parking area, and a landscaped entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

13. Dubbo RSL Club Motel

5.1 km from Dubbo Observatory

Robert

AED 454

AED 499 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A multi-story hotel with a green sign indicating it is a Quest hotel. The building has multiple balconies and a ground-level entrance with glass doors.

14. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

jérémie

AED 526

AED 579 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A tented room with bunk beds, a single bed, a small kitchenette, and a chair.

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

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

15. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

3.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Amy

AED 367

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

16. Quality Inn Dubbo International

3.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Joseph

AED 352

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A hallway with a tiled floor leading to a door.

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

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

17. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

4.7 km from Dubbo Observatory

Rodney

AED 375

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and the room has a brick wall and wooden ceiling.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden ceilings, brick walls, and multiple dining tables and chairs.

A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, a counter with a television screen, and multiple seating arrangements.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a brick wall with a fireplace.

18. Nightcap at Macquarie Inn

6.3 km from Dubbo Observatory

Ankit

AED 393

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow and white bedspread, a grey towel on one bed, and a lamp on the nightstand.

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

A single-story house with a covered patio, a small garden, and a paved driveway.

19. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

6.8 km from Dubbo Observatory

Daniela

AED 428

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A water play area with colorful poles and a fountain.

A fountain with water jets in a park area.

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

20. Fountain View Motel

4.9 km from Dubbo Observatory

Billy

AED 416

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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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 177 reviews	View
Dubbo Rhino Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 129 reviews	View
Christine Griffiths Units	9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers	9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews	View

Top Dubbo Observatory Hotel Reviews

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Our balcony floor had not been washed. The indoor pool needed cleaning around c the inside top."

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to visit and exclusive tour programs were great! Strongly recommended. Amenity-wise, obviously not as good as 5 star hotels, but dinner and breakfast was great!"

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Much better than the images make it look! The tent was spotless, well equipped and cosy."

Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in dubbo"

Matilda Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Bathroom really small"

Tallarook Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff very clean And having a kitchen made it easy as my daughter doesn't like take away and loves home cooking"

Orana Motel Dubbo

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room and easy check in. Great place for a good sleep."

The Aberdeen Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay"

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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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Lazy River Estate

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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. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

6. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

7. Tallarook Motor Inn

8. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

9. Green Gables Motel

10. The Aberdeen Motel

11. Orana Motel Dubbo

12. Matilda Motor Inn

13. Dubbo RSL Club Motel

14. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

15. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

16. Quality Inn Dubbo International

17. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

18. Nightcap at Macquarie Inn

19. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

20. Fountain View Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Dubbo Observatory

Top Dubbo Observatory Hotel Reviews

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

Matilda Motor Inn

Tallarook Motor Inn

Orana Motel Dubbo

The Aberdeen Motel

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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