Whakatane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Whakatane
Whakatane
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Where to stay in Whakatane

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Maraetotara

While Maraetotara isn't home to many top sights, Maraetotara Reserve and Ohiwa Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Maraetotara
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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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Coastlands
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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 War Memorial Hall and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel
The Com Plex Motel
3 out of 5
39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is £71 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£71
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews)
"Great stay. Room was a good size and very clean. Very handy location to town. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Com Plex Motel
Awa Motel
Awa Motel
4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand, Whakatane
The price is £61 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£61
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
"Awesome stay with a lovely staff member to check us in and make sure we were all sorted. We had the bungalow and it was great."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Awa Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £66 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£66
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"Outstanding."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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.
Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring.
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 ...
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 Jun 2025

Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring.
Stunning holiday home close to beach
Stunning holiday home close to beach
Whakatane, Coastlands
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane District ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Apanui House. Had everything we needed. Clean and warm."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Stunning holiday home close to beach
right in the town centre
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! (36 reviews)
Top spot
"Awesome spot loved our stay"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

right in the town centre
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

Reviews of Whakatane

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Whakatane is a lovely place to break your journey in or stay. The beach front in very family oriented, with a play park, picnic tables, and fountains for children to run through. Had fabulous fish and chips in a shop next to the yacht club, so fresh.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Plenty eating in area. Lots of activities, especially water based.