A large parabolic radio telescope with a circular dish, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

Top Hotels Near CSIRO Parkes Observatory in Parkes from AU$115

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Tomorrow
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for CSIRO Parkes Observatory hotels

A modern living room with a brick wall, a red sofa, and a wooden table with fruits and flowers.
A garden with corn plants, a small bush, and outdoor furniture in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a separate seating area with a couch and chairs.
A hotel room with a round wooden table, a vase with flowers, a bottle of wine, and a plate with fruits and a cake.

1. Apollo Motel Parkes

Apollo Motel Parkes
15.8 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Wendy
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Apollo Motel Parkes
A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. There is a seating area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel with a curved roof and a prominent 'MOTEL' sign.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Station Motel Parkes

Station Motel Parkes
15.6 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Brett
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Station Motel Parkes
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a hot tub, and brick walls with windows.
A spacious dining area with brick walls, multiple tables and chairs, and a large clock.
A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and stools. There is a seating area with a sofa and a small table.
A brick building with a covered entrance and a sign for North Parkes Motel.

3. North Parkes Motel

North Parkes Motel
15.9 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Mark
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
North Parkes Motel
A playground with slides and climbing structures, a covered seating area, and a view of the night sky.
A row of single-story buildings with a car parked in front.
A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a reception area with a counter and a computer monitor, and a chalkboard menu displaying specials.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a single bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

4. Coachman Hotel Motel

Coachman Hotel Motel
17.5 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Roberto
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Coachman Hotel Motel
A building with a reception area, a potted plant, and a clear entrance.
A building with a covered entrance, a small outdoor seating area, and a potted plant.
A swimming pool with a brick deck and a small patio area with chairs and a table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a microwave, a TV, and a small refrigerator.

5. Lake Forbes Motel

Lake Forbes Motel
49.7 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Wendy
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lake Forbes Motel
A modern room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There is a window with blinds, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a brick wall, and a view of the street.
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with blue doors in the background.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a glass facade, and a brick exterior.

6. Plainsman Motel

Plainsman Motel
49 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Bonnie
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Plainsman Motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a striped bedspread and pillows. There are wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds and a window with curtains.
A covered corridor with benches, railings, and potted plants.
A park with a fountain, a picnic table, and a tree.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a hand sanitizer station, a blue wall with a 'BEN HALL' sign, a 'NOTICE' sign, and a ceiling fan.

7. Ben Hall Motor Inn

Ben Hall Motor Inn
48.8 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Matthew
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ben Hall Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows.
A reception desk with a wooden surface, a sign about barista-made coffee, a clock, and a hanging plant.
A compact kitchenette with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a stainless steel sink.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

8. Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes

Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes
17.6 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Louise
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes
A modern building with a sign reading "ASTRO DISH."
A modern living room with a large sofa, a striped armchair, and a built-in entertainment unit with a TV.
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a sink with a mirror above it, and a shower area with a vertical strip of text on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Aastro Dish Motor Inn

Aastro Dish Motor Inn
17.8 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
ASTRID
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Aastro Dish Motor Inn
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a metal fence.
A red flag on a pole in a grassy area with trees and a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A room with two striped armchairs, a small round table with a map, and a view of a landscaped garden through large windows.

10. Town & Country Motor Inn Forbes

Town & Country Motor Inn Forbes
48 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Susan
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Town & Country Motor Inn Forbes
A row of white flowering plants along a roadside, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.
A motel with a bar, corporate suites, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.
A dining area with a wooden table, two chairs, and a potted plant.

11. Bushmans Motor Inn

Bushmans Motor Inn
16.1 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Brian
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Bushmans Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hotel room with a Christmas tree, a closed sign, and a 'No Vacancy' sign.
A building with a sign reading "Reception" and "Park Inn Motor Inn".
A brick building with a sign for 'Hong Loch Licensed Restaurant' and outdoor seating with colorful chairs.

12. Parkview Motor Inn Parkes

Parkview Motor Inn Parkes
18.5 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Gurjeet
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Parkview Motor Inn Parkes
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand.
A two-story brick building with a sign reading "RESTAURANT" above the entrance. There is a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a fenced outdoor area with a pool.
A reception desk with a sign instructing to ring the bell for service, a clock, framed pictures, a map, and a bulletin board with various notices.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and small fridge. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there are two chairs and a small table.

13. Adrian Motel

Adrian Motel
48.4 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Glen
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Adrian Motel
A motel with a sign indicating a 24hr check-in, a 20% fuel refund, and a 2021 award for excellence.
A neatly made bed with a white and black striped bedspread, a red towel, and a patterned pillow.
A park with a paved walkway, picnic tables, and a gazebo.
A motel with a green roof, numbered rooms, and a parking lot.

14. Peak Hill Golden Peak Budget Motel

Peak Hill Golden Peak Budget Motel
31.6 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Frances
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Peak Hill Golden Peak Budget Motel
A rectangular swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, including two lounge chairs and potted plants.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with striped bedding, a grey armchair, a wooden side table, a TV, and a painting of flowers.
A workspace with a brick wall, a desk with two black chairs, a computer, and a small plant.
A park with a lake, benches, and a walking path.

15. Country Mile Motor Inn

Country Mile Motor Inn
48.8 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Anthony
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Country Mile Motor Inn
A garden with a bench, a table, and a potted plant.
A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a pool, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a small kitchenette area with a microwave and toaster.
A pool area with a fence, a trampoline, and lavender plants in the foreground.

16. Oasis Motel Peak Hill

Oasis Motel Peak Hill
30.5 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Rosalie
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Oasis Motel Peak Hill
A hotel room with two beds, each with a white and blue bedspread, a dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A window with a view of a parking lot and greenery outside.
A room with a desk, two potted plants, a window with blinds, and an air conditioning unit.
A covered outdoor area with chairs and a view of solar panels.

17. Memphis Motor Inn

Memphis Motor Inn
17.6 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Sarah
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Memphis Motor Inn
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, two pillows with a leaf design, a small wicker basket with towels, and a nightstand with a lamp.

18. Lunar Cabins

Lunar Cabins
17.5 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Sarah
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Lunar Cabins
A wooden deck with a table set for two, a hot tub, and a grill.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a leather armchair, and a glass of red wine on a small table.
A brick building with multiple windows and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

19. The Old Parkes Convent

The Old Parkes Convent
17.3 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Lauren
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Old Parkes Convent
A bar area with a neon sign reading "Good Times," bar stools, a counter with a computer, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A reception area with a counter, a sofa, a TV, and a blue carpet with the hotel logo.
A brick building with a red roof and a covered entrance. There are signs for 'Southern Cross Motel Group' and 'Parks International Conference Centre'.

20. Parkes International Motor Inn

Parkes International Motor Inn
16.1 km from CSIRO Parkes Observatory
Australia
Wendy
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Parkes International Motor Inn
View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to CSIRO Parkes Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building with a sign reading "ASTRO DISH."
Aastro Dish Motor Inn
9.2
Wonderful
375 reviews
View
Lunar Cabins
9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
View
A row of white flowering plants along a roadside, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.
Bushmans Motor Inn
9.2
Wonderful
387 reviews
View
A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. There is a seating area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
Station Motel Parkes
9.2
Wonderful
859 reviews
View
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a hot tub, and brick walls with windows.
North Parkes Motel
8.8
Excellent
411 reviews
View

Top CSIRO Parkes Observatory Hotel Reviews

Apollo Motel Parkes

Apollo Motel Parkes

8/10 Good
"The room had everything one needed for a short stay. It's conveniently located and comfortable. My dog and I give it 👍. Well, the dog gives it a tail wag since she doesn't have thumbs 😀"
Helen 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Apollo Motel Parkes
Lunar Cabins

Lunar Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable. Good facilities"
Stuart 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Lunar Cabins
Coachman Hotel Motel

Coachman Hotel Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient, clean and good sized room.Also great food in hotel on site"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Coachman Hotel Motel
Parkview Motor Inn Parkes

Parkview Motor Inn Parkes

8/10 Good
"Nice clean room and easy access."
Roger 4-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Parkview Motor Inn Parkes
Hotel Gracelands

Hotel Gracelands

10/10 Excellent
"Great property, convenient to all amenities"
Jane 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Hotel Gracelands
The Buchanan 1894

The Buchanan 1894

10/10 Excellent
"Coming back here to stay feels like coming home for me, I could see myself living here. I love this home.. everything is very good.. the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom."
Edward 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Buchanan 1894
Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes

Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes

8/10 Good
"Comfortable stay in spacious clean room. Fully stocked kitchen. Balcony. Good heating, hot water and water pressure. Good WiFi. Desk and iron with board. Off street parking. Comfortable bed and good sleep. Located at heart of town centre right behind Parkes Leagues Clubs. Lots of restaurants, cafes and bars close by. Would stay again."
Glen 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hamilton's Henry Parkes Motor Inn, Parkes
Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

8/10 Good
"Perfect little unit for our stay in Parkes and only wished that we could have stayed longer and enjoyed the place more Comfy bed, quiet, easy walk to town. "
Carol 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Kirsten Accommodation Parkes
The Old Parkes Convent

The Old Parkes Convent

8/10 Good
"Lovely and warm"
Kylie 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Old Parkes Convent

Other attractions near CSIRO Parkes Observatory

A building with a green roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.

Henry Parkes Centre

8.8/10 (124 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Henry Parkes Centre during your trip to Parkes. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties
A vintage military aircraft with the number 272, parked on grass with picnic tables nearby.

Parkes Aviation Museum

9.2/10 (12 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Parkes Aviation Museum in Parkes. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
See properties
A grassy hill with a prominent tree, a tall brick chimney, and a clear blue sky.

Bushmans Hill Reserve

8.8/10 (49 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bushmans Hill Reserve, a lovely green space in Parkes. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties
A tall white tower in a town surrounded by trees and houses.

Memorial Hill Lookout

9.2/10 (109 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Parkes with a stop at Memorial Hill Lookout. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties
A bronze statue of Elvis Presley in Cooke Park.

Cooke Park

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Cooke Park, a lovely green space in Parkes. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties

Parkes Showgrounds

8.6/10 (56 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Parkes Showgrounds during your trip to Parkes. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties

Parkes Golf Club

7.8/10 (29 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Parkes at Parkes Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
See properties

Peak Hill Showgrounds

8.6/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Peak Hill Showgrounds, a lovely green space in Peak Hill. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around CSIRO Parkes Observatory?
CSIRO Parkes Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Parkes known for its array of dining options. Parkes is home to 22 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.
What's the best hotel to stay close to CSIRO Parkes Observatory?
The Buchanan 1894 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers an outdoor pool and free parking. You'll find it 10.6 mi (17 km) from CSIRO Parkes Observatory. Other good choices around the area include Bushmans Motor Inn and Apollo Motel Parkes.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near CSIRO Parkes Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near CSIRO Parkes Observatory.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia