Whakatane

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Whakatane
Whakatane
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Where to stay in Whakatane

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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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Whakatāne Town

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

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 Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls.

Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
The price is ¥12,366 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
¥12,366
¥14,242 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (371 reviews)
Air con worked well and extra parking was not a problem.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

The Com Plex 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 ¥10,454 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
¥10,454
¥12,022 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
Nice clean room, didn’t have that overwhelming scent used by many motels. Close to town. They reachers out after I left some things in the room and arranged to have them posted back to me. Really appreciated that!

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd, Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty
The price is ¥7,275 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
¥7,275
¥8,366 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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! (220 reviews)
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Oct 3, 2025

Stunning holiday home close to beach
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 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 Jun 27, 2025

Cosy and comfortable studio for two, a breakaway worth exploring.
Paradise on the Sand

Paradise on the Sand

Whakatane
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
What a piece of paradise, super quiet, spotless and very comfy bed. Hosts were just lovely and we will stay again. Also minutes to the beach where the fish just leap out of the water at your feet (according to host as it happened to him on the day).10/10

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Paradise on the Sand
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.

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Wonderful town! Wish we had more time to stay there longer.