Whakatāne Town Travel Guide
Whakatane
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Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Wairere Falls
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.
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.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
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.
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Whakatāne Town
The Com Plex Motel
Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Awa Motel
Stayed in Front Villa. Excellent staff. Amazing layout with separate living room, kitchen, bedroom c/w ensuite and entrance hall. No a/c but room fans worked. I highly recommend staying there.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Staff super friendly and accommodating, units clean and tidy
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
Clean and modern holiday unit with full kitchen and plenty of space for a family
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
One88 On Commerce
Room was absolutly amaizng, in every way possible! Everything about this place stood out.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Comfortable clean place with welcoming staff. Urgent trip to hospital for relative so needed to overnight. Accepted late booking 10 mins to 9pm. Had everything we needed: hot shower, warm room during storm, comfy beds.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town
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 Wairere Falls 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 Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
