Whakatane

Travel 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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Whakatane
Learn more about Whakatane

Maraetotara

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

A coastal cityscape with a mountain in the background, a marina, and a bridge.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Whakatāne Town

If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls are top sights worth seeing.

A statue on a rocky outcrop with a mountain in the background.
Photo by Iain Mclean
Open Photo by Iain Mclean

Coastlands

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

Poroporo

While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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 ￥15,254 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥15,254
￥17,542 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Had someone bang on our door at 9pm and 3 am."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is ￥11,586 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
￥11,586
￥13,324 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (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 Aug 23, 2026

Awa Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ￥7,988 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥7,988
￥9,186 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
Whakatane Holiday Park
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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 vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Apr 11, 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 Aug 9, 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 vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jul 15, 2026

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
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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

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

9.2/10 (34 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.
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