Whangamata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The morning beach.
The morning beach.
Sunsets #beachbound
Cute little beach town with lots of great spots to eat and drink...beautiful ocean to play in #waterlust
Whangamata, New Zealand 🌊🌲

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Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3 out of 5
413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$265 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$265
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Room was clean no parking for room handy location very close to town

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel
Central location, & cosy setup

Central location, & cosy setup

Whangamata Waikato
The price is NZ$202 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$202
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Owner was over and above all expectations. Perfect room and facilities. Liz is an amazing host and a lovely person. Everything was carefully thought out and beautiful. Id recommended anyone staying in Whangamata to book with Coastal Comforts, simply fabulous.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Central location, & cosy setup
Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Whangamata Whangamata
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen.Host answered communication quickly.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
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.
Central location, & cosy setup

Central location, & cosy setup

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Owner was over and above all expectations. Perfect room and facilities. Liz is an amazing host and a lovely person. Everything was carefully thought out and beautiful. Id recommended anyone staying in Whangamata to book with Coastal Comforts, simply fabulous.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Central location, & cosy setup
Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Whangamata Whangamata
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen.Host answered communication quickly.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio

Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Whangamata Marina and Williamson Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews)
A delightful spot and excellent hosts.This cottage is set on beautiful grounds, next door to the main house, but completely private. The cottage is beautifully furnished with excellent amenities.The bed is comfortable with good pillows (always important for me).

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio
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.

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Reviews of Whangamata

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
19
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

MartMuller

Very nice beach, facilitairs as stopping can be better

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Whangamata has everything beach , harbour great food and shopping 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

An awesome New Zealand beach town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Whangamata is a lovely place to visit with fantastic shopping, great restaurants and cafes and a superb harbour and beach. The best of everything is here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely love Whanga and have been a regular visitor for many years

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not as many eating places as I thought there might be.

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