5/5 - Excellent
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Wonderful town! Wish we had more time to stay there longer.
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Where to stay in Whakatane
Whakatāne Town
If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls are top sights worth seeing.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Coastlands
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
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.
The Com Plex Motel
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ￥12,393 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥12,393
￥14,361 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (395 reviews)
Spotless room, comfortable bed, welcoming staff and close to town.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ￥7,609 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥7,609
￥8,750 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (228 reviews)
Clean and modern holiday unit with full kitchen and plenty of space for a family
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ￥11,368 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
￥11,368
￥13,110 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
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! (98 reviews)
Good communication to check our arrival time as we didn’t realise check-in closed at 6.30 pm on this particular day, instead of 8pm. The room was clean, comfortable, roomy & we enjoyed the spa bath. The only mini gripe (which I forgot to mention to them) was there was no milk for a cuppa. There was ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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.
right in the town centre
Whakatane Whakatane
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Ideal location close to everything you need. Equiped with all the necessary. Beds were super comfortable and bonus that there was a washer and drier. Only downside was the lawns were quite long, the rubbish bin was full and the shower head may need replacing as the water was just dribbling out. Other ...
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Paradise on the Sand
Whakatane Bay of Plenty
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
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
Very satisfactory, good shower water pressure, very clean, good place to stay
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
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.
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.
Wairere Falls
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.
Te Papaka & Puketapu
Find out about the history of Whakatane with a stop at Te Papaka & Puketapu. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
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.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
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.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Reviews of Whakatane
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