5/5 - Excellent
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Visit Whakatane
Where to stay in Whakatane
Maraetotara
While Maraetotara isn't home to many top sights, Maraetotara Reserve and Ohiwa Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Wairere Falls 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 Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls.
The Com Plex Motel
39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$156 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$156
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"Great place to stay with nearby restaurants and shops"
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Awa Motel
15 The Strand, Whakatane
The price is NZ$139 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$139
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
"We loved our stay, quiet, comfortable and clean, such good value for our money."
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
57 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$169 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$169
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Close to town. Nice facilities."
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
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.
Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring.
Whakatane
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"It was quiet, comfortable & homey. Sadly though, it took a long time for the hot water to heat up, which made it difficult to deal with in the middle of winter. Also wasted a lot of water."
Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025
Paradise on the Sand
Whakatane
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
So close to a fabulous beach
"What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice."
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
Stunning holiday home close to beach
Whakatane
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane District ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Apanui House. Had everything we needed. Clean and warm."
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
4.5/5(4 reviews)
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Wairere Falls
5/5(6 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
5/5(8 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
5/5(2 reviews)
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
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.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
4.5/5(4 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Reviews of Whakatane
4.4
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lovely weather for the beach wedding we attended. Would have been nice to stay longer.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Love this place, but it is my hometown so a little bias
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lovely weather . Nice slow pace.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A very clean and colourful garden smaller town that has been hit hard by the eruption of Waikare/White Island. Tourists are starting to trickle back but it will take some time for the town to get back to the bustling town it was.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Great fishing charter. Easy place to get about. Good food options
- Whakatane Hospital
- Wairere Falls
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Whakatane River Walk
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Pohaturoa
- Ohope Beach
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Lake Rotoma
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Te Urewera National Park
- Opotiki Beach
- Otarawairere Bay
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Statue of Wairaka
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
- Te Whakarewarewa