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Visit Whakatane
Where to stay in Whakatane
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
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 Te Papaka & Puketapu.
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 Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
The Com Plex Motel
39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$161 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$161
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (376 reviews)
Room nice and clean bed comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
57 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$154 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$154
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (90 reviews)
The room was spotless. The staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable. Good air conditioning. Spa and shower large and spacious.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is NZ$106 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$106
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Bay Of Plenty
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Wonderful stay
Wonderful large home, perfect for our two nights there, especially with little ones. Melanie was attentive and forthcoming, I would not hesitate to come back. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Ideal location close to everything you need. Equiped with all the necessary. Beds were super comfortable and bonus that there was a washer and drier. Only downside was the lawns were quite long, the rubbish bin was full and the shower head may need replacing as the water was just dribbling out. Other ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring.
Whakatane Bay of Plenty
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy patios and 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 June 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.
Whakatane River Walk
4.5/5(25 reviews)
You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to 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.
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 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.
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
- Whakatane River Walk
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Pohaturoa
- Ohope Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Lake Rotoma
- Te Urewera National Park
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Opotiki Beach
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Otarawairere Bay
- Statue of Wairaka
