Title: Whakatane Travel Guide: Best of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels.d3784.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Holiday-Rentals.d3784.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whakatane.d3784.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whakatane.d3784.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Whakatane Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whakatane.d3784.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakatane Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane.d3784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whakatane Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Whakatane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakatane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3461efd8fcbcc5c9d802e84a84eb8e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Iain Mclean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Iain Mclean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg) ![Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg) ![Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg) ## Visit Whakatane Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Whakatane ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara While Maraetotara isn't home to many top sights, Maraetotara Reserve and Ohiwa Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Coastlands.dx553248634965840926) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Poroporo.dx693200168961736704) - Top hotels in Whakatane - Top Holiday Rentals in Whakatane ![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Com Plex Motel 39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty £66 29 Oct - 30 Oct 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! (364 reviews) "Very close to the town and pretty building." Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) ![Whakatane Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29070000/29062000/29061988/a72c65a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whakatane Holiday Park 1 Mcgarvey Rd, Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty £44 18 Oct - 19 Oct 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews) "Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing." Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025&selected=29061988&PinnedHotelID=29061988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) ![One88 On Commerce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13109000/13108920/9f9c0e51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### One88 On Commerce 188 Commerce Street, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty £79 18 Oct - 19 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews) "There was everything to like" Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025&selected=13108920&PinnedHotelID=13108920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) [See all 144 properties in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025®ionId=3784) 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. ![Paradise on the Sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/aa399f9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise on the Sand Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews) So close to a fabulous beach "What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice." Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels-Paradise-On-The-Sand.h74245980.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112105800/112105711/4fbb4151_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring. Whakatane Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy patios and 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels-Cosy-And-Comfortable-Studio-For-Two.h112105711.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning holiday home close to beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37980000/37978200/37978182/f47cb0c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (91 reviews) "Very satisfactory, good shower water pressure, very clean, good place to stay" Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels-Stunning-Holiday-Home-Close-To-Beach.h37978182.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3784&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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hospital-Whakatane.d553248621573985855.Attraction) #### Wairere Falls 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairere-Falls-Whakatane.d553248621526967505.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Aquatic-Centre-Whakatane.d553248621573985857.Attraction) #### Mataatua: The House That Came Home 4/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mataatua-The-House-That-Came-Home-Whakatane.d553248621532610930.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Manuka-Tutahi-Marae-Whakatane.d553248621526967506.Attraction) #### Whakatane War Memorial Hall You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-War-Memorial-Hall-Whakatane.d553248621573985856.Attraction) ## Reviews of Whakatane 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 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. - Cities near Whakatane - Places of interest - [Bay of Plenty](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Of-Plenty-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6047975.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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