Whakatane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A coastal town with a bay, boats, buildings, and a hilly landscape.
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A coastal town with a bay, boats, and buildings.

Our guide on where to stay in Whakatane

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Maraetotara

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

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Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls.

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Photo by Iain Mclean
Open Photo by Iain Mclean

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.

The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$162 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$162
10 Oct - 11 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews)
"I travels with a paraplegic patient who needs hoist access under the bed and a bit bigger bed as it was a bit small for him but I must say it made easy with accessible bathroom and it was wheelchair accessible so we worked around it"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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$90 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$90
16 Oct - 17 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 ...
Whakatane Holiday Park
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$143 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$143
11 Oct - 12 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! (129 reviews)
"top place to stay---good access to town--quiet--comfortable--happy staff"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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Stunning holiday home close to beach

Stunning holiday home close to beach

Whakatane Coastlands
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane District ...
Stunning holiday home close to beach
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

Coastlands Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Julian's Berry Farm & ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Modern house with well established secure garden, it feels like a tropical paradise. Stones throw from beach access. Peacefull retreat."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
Paradise on the Sand

Paradise on the Sand

Whakatane Bay of Plenty
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Julian's Berry Farm & Café ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a few nights with our wee dog. Had everything we needed. Was clean and tidy. Close to beach acess and off street parking too. Thank you to the hosts. Would reccomend."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Paradise on the Sand
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Stay near popular Whakatane attractions

Te Manuka Tutahi Marae

8.8/10 (22 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Whakatane when you stop by Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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