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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Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery.

Maraetotara

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

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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 Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Wairere Falls.

The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$185 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$185
9 July - 10 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! (456 reviews)
"This was my second stay at The Com Plex in Whakatāne, and once again it was an excellent experience. The accommodation is consistently clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, making it an easy choice when visiting the area. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond to accommodate our late ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

The Com Plex Motel
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$120 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$120
10 July - 11 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Very good service"

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

NauMai Motel
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is NZ$150 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$150
29 June - 30 June
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

Awa Motel
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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.
right in the town centre

right in the town centre

Whakatane Whakatane
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
"The host was amazing"

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

right in the town centre
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 Whakatane District Museum ...
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
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 ...
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

Stunning holiday home close to beach
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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

Te Manuka Tutahi Marae

8.8/5 (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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Cities near Whakatane

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