5/5 - Excellent
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Always a friendly place to visit
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Where to stay in Whakatane
Maraetotara
While Maraetotara isn't home to many top sights, Maraetotara Reserve and Mataatua: The House That Came Home 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 Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
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 River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
The Com Plex Motel
39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$156 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
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! (325 reviews)
"We were in a street front facing unit so a bit of road noise"
Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025
Awa Motel
15 The Strand, Whakatane
The price is NZ$148 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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! (592 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely staff, awesome place to relax. Staff don’t bother you at all, was nice to just sit back and relax"
Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
57 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$154 per night from 3 May to 4 May
NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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! (68 reviews)
"Good staying nice place thanks..."
Reviewed on 30 Apr. 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.
An executive style home nestled in a quiet cul de sac .
Whakatane
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Great for family get togethers
"Awesome location! Close to grocery stores and river trail. Enjoyed our stay in a big, comfy house."
Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2024
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 ...
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
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 ...
Nice little cottage
"We really enjoy staying in this place! Very clean and comfy, it had everything we needed for our stay."
Reviewed on 23 Apr. 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.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
5/5(8 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mataatua: The House That Came Home in Whakatane. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
Find out about the history of Whakatane when you spend time at Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Whakatane River Walk
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Wairere Falls
5/5(6 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Whakatane Golf Club
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Whakatane at Whakatane Golf Club. 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
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Whakatane River Walk
- Wairere Falls
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Pohaturoa
- Ohope Beach
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Lake Rotoma
- Opotiki Beach
- Te Urewera National Park
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Otarawairere Bay
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Statue of Wairaka
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
- Te Whakarewarewa