Whakatāne Town

Whakatane

Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.
Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.
Whakatane on point 👌 A good recovery spot after morning stair climbs.

Popular places to visit

Whakatane Hospital

Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here.

Whakatane Hospital

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

Whakatane River Walk

You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Whakatane River Walk

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.

Te Manuka Tutahi Marae

Wairere Falls

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Wairere Falls

Whakatane Aquatic Centre

5/5(1 review)

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 Aquatic Centre

Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ￥11,341 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
￥11,341
￥13,267 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Welcoming staff, cleanliness excellent, comfortable bed, quiet location although so central.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ￥7,910 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
￥7,910
￥9,097 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Very nice clean room , friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is ￥11,085 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
￥11,085
￥12,888 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (639 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at Awa Motel. The room was great, very clean, and spacious, which made it really comfortable for our visit. The place is well looked after and everything felt fresh and tidy. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. ...

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Awa Motel
Barringtons Motor Lodge

Barringtons Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
34 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ￥10,982 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
￥10,982
￥12,792 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
Shops not far away. 5 mins into town center. Staff, room, cleanliness all top notch

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Barringtons Motor Lodge
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ￥14,320 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
￥14,320
￥16,630 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (575 reviews)
Beautiful and clean in a great location.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

One88 On Commerce
Livingston Motel

Livingston Motel

4 out of 5
42 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ￥12,219 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
￥12,219
￥14,052 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
Kitchen had everything I needed

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Livingston Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Whakatāne Town

The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka

Coastlands

Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Coastlands
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Poroporo

While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Poroporo
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Maraetotara

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

Maraetotara

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