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Your East Coast Vacation

When it's time for a break, book an East Coast vacation package. Get set to experience coastal beaches, watersports, festivals, and much more in this vibrant destination. With so much to see and do on a trip to East Coast, it can be hard to know where to start. Kick off your journey in Whakatane at Awakeri Hot Springs and Ohiwa Harbour — two leading attractions here. Another great city to add to your itinerary is Wairoa. Be sure not to miss Alexandra Park and Gaiety Theatre. Expedia is a one-stop shop for organizing your East Coast vacation. From accommodations and flights, to car rentals and activities, we're here to help you curate a travel experience like no other.

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East Coast Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$103 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would ...

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Emerald Hotel
The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$98 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
The room was super clean and smelled great. Lovely view of the waterfall from our 'unit', #4. Excellent location close to town so easy to walk. Bed was super large and the shower was also big and powerful. Loved meeting Oscar who is just adorable, though owning a Shih Tzu myself I may be a little ...

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$138 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (435 reviews)
Neat and tidy

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Portside Hotel
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East Coast Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
New Zealand dollars
Closest Airport
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)

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