Whakatane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with scattered rocks and a small island with trees in the distance.
A coastal town with a bay, boats, buildings, and a hilly landscape.
A coastal town with rocky shores, clear blue waters, and a backdrop of lush green hills.
A woman and a child walking on a wooden bridge over a body of water with steam rising from the water.
A coastal town with a bay, boats, and buildings.

Where to stay in Whakatane

Find the best Whakatane areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Maraetotara

If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Kohi Point Lookout are top sights worth seeing.

Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre 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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home 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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is £73 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£73
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Had someone bang on our door at 9pm and 3 am."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is £61 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£61
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"Our cabin was great well set out and very clean. There were 2 areas that would have made our stay perfect and that was the cabin lacked a suitable sitting area in the cabin, the outdoor furniture is not very comfortable, and the sheets were like cardboard so much so that we slept on the duvet to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Awa Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is £38 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£38
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Whakatane Holiday Park
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.
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
"Family friendly, big house for 10 of us, beautiful kitchen, close to town, beaches."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Stunning holiday home close to beach
Cosy studio with AC and pool access

Cosy studio with AC and pool access

Whakatāne Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Te Papaka & Puketapu are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"A lovely unit which was tidy and neat. Had all the facilities needed. Phil and Sue were easy to reach for check in instructions, and were lovely hosts. The location is amazing, with every spot to see in Whakatane within reach."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Cosy studio with AC and pool access
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

Coastlands Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Lovely cozy accommodation with stunning tropical style gardens in an excellent location right next to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here on our family holiday. Andrew was great to deal with and responded to any questions promptly. Hoping when we are next travelling to Whakatane this place ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
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.

Stay near popular Whakatane attractions