Whakatane Travel Guide
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Our guide on where to stay in Whakatane
Find the best Whakatane areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Wairere Falls.
Photo by Iain Mclean
Open Photo by Iain Mclean
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 Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
The Com Plex Motel
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$171 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$171
10 July - 11 July
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! (458 reviews)
"Good stay for 1 night whilst travelling , room was fairly noisy due to the main road out front , room was clean , good pub downstairs for dinner Friendly and helpful staff at the front desk"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
NauMai Motel
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is NZ$121 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$121
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"For the price the room was ok !!! but had no extra blankets so was very cold in the night and the shower had zero pressure"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Awa Motel
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is NZ$149 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$149
7 July - 8 July
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! (653 reviews)
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
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.
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 Whakatane District Museum ...
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
"Family friendly, big house for 10 of us, beautiful kitchen, close to town, beaches."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Cozy, comfortable and close to CBD
Whakatane Bay of Plenty
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa are located nearby.
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.
Stay near popular Whakatane attractions
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- Whakatane Hospital
- Wairere Falls
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Pohaturoa
- Whakatane River Walk
- Ohope Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Te Urewera National Park
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Opotiki Beach
- Otarawairere Bay
- Lake Rotoma
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Statue of Wairaka
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
