Title: Waihau Bay Travel Guide: Best of Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Hotels.d6196194.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6196194.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waihau Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waihau-Bay.d6196194.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waihau Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay.d6196194.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waihau Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Kyle Apanui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/769a3a42712ab9bb958abc778ceb83b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kyle Apanui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/769a3a42712ab9bb958abc778ceb83b8.jpg) ## Visit Waihau Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Waihau Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Waihau Bay ![Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32583900/32583890/8a91c694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages Te Kaha Opotiki Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) Thanks 👌 Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=32583890&PinnedHotelID=32583890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=32583890&PinnedHotelID=32583890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) ![Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113463600/113463573/b089b565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty £125 18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Everything was great. New house , clean and friendly. Highly recommended Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=113463573&PinnedHotelID=113463573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) ![Cottage - Whanarua Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30800000/30795100/30795053/1af7450f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cottage - Whanarua Bay Cottages Te Kaha Opotiki Stay at this cottage in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) A true, old style Kiwi bach This is a true old style Kiwi bach, a bit scruffy and well worn/used. But that is its beauty and authenticity. Staying by the beach in a more remote part of Aotearoa, I do not want a super-swish, Auckland style apartment. The area is stunningly beautiful, especially Whanarua Bay itself. But there ... Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=30795053&PinnedHotelID=30795053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026&selected=30795053&PinnedHotelID=30795053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6196194) [See all 17 properties in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6196194) 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. ![Waihau Bay Vista - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113464100/113464006/6932c862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Vista - G B's Barn Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty Stay at this apartment in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Lovely unique location - everything we needed was available - lovely host Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Hotels-Waihau-Bay-Vista-G-Bs-Barn.h113464006.Hotel-Information) ![Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32583900/32583890/8a91c694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bach - Whanarua Bay Cottages Te Kaha Opotiki Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Maraehako Bay Beach and Te Kaha Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) Thanks 👌 Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Hotels-Bach-Whanarua-Bay-Cottages.h32583890.Hotel-Information) ![VIP boat trailer park at ramp included. large spacious house. free wifi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111559000/111558971/4002e41e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VIP boat trailer park at ramp included. large spacious house. free wifi Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Peaceful retreat Tidy, good communication with host. Quiet and cosy especially since we had had notice of a tsunami the night we arrived so was relieved the house sits up on a hill with views :) so got a good night sleep. Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Hotels-Perfect-Destination-For-Families-Or-As-A-Fishing-Base.h111558971.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waihau Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6196194&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Waihau Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21)[20 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22)[21 Dec - 22 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6196194&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit #### Kea Creations Waihau Bay You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kea Creations Waihau Bay during your trip to Waihau Bay. 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