Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A silhouette of a person standing on a rock formation by the sea during sunset.
A coastal cityscape with a mountain in the background, a marina, and a bridge.

Stay near popular Whakatāne Town attractions


Our pick of the best Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals

The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$157
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (468 reviews)
"Great location & customer service! Comfortable & clean, though some ants were hanging around in the kitchenette."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is NZ$105 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$105
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa ...
Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is NZ$141 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$141
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"Our cabin was great well set out and very clean. There were 2 areas that would have made our stay perfect and that was the cabin lacked a suitable sitting area in the cabin, the outdoor furniture is not very comfortable, and the sheets were like cardboard so much so that we slept on the duvet to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Awa Motel
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is NZ$122 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$122
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Always stay here when in Whakatāne for work. Love the place especially nice touch is the drinks they provide for free."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

NauMai Motel
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$192 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$192
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
"Bathroom connecting both bedrooms was a standout. Cleanliness & kitchen amenities excellent. Friendliness of host outstanding"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

One88 On Commerce
Barringtons Motor Lodge

Barringtons Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
34 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is NZ$140 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$140
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall ...
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Whakatāne Town

Find the best Whakatāne Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Maraetotara

If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coastlands

While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Poroporo

While Poroporo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.



Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

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