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$159 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$159
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 ...
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$88 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$88
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Everything is absolutely amazing I can't express how I feel into words about the whakatane riverside camp grounds would I recommend to family and friends and if people are in need and are looking for some where to stay I would and say go and go back again i had a clean room the staff are real helpful ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is NZ$141 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$141
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ...
Awa Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$164 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$164
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay, the Managers were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Moved rooms to one without stairs, no problem at all."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$172 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$172
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (600 reviews)
"Always a great place to stay. Large modern rooms. Good parking, close to town."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

One88 On Commerce
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is NZ$111 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$111
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
NauMai Motel
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

If you're spending some time in Coastlands, Whakatane Golf Club and Julian's Berry Farm & Café are top sights worth seeing.

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 Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.



Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

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