Title: Visit East Coast: Best of East Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to East Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Coast ## Travel Guide ![East Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166771/1531b002-c660-410d-92a9-fdca2e425fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bef200b1-bcb1-4c3f-b10f-151e1acda3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bb8a7faf-4335-4190-9198-47c058b5d251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/86ac3ca7-f260-468a-ad91-a4e7af38818c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/6a76b37b-e31d-41c3-bf3b-8af2b5152edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in East Coast ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiotahi While there might not be top attractions in Waiotahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Opotiki-Waiotahi.dx553248635975874964) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Otarawairere Bay and Bay of Plenty are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Whakatāne Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Gisborne Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/37e28ace-af34-4e9b-800e-f9231f8fe0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gisborne Central If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) ![Kaiti](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) ![Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197561/8651eeaa-33ae-453b-8568-9fb1bd46c995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wainui Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/East-Coast.dx553248635975748851.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - East Coast Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in East Coast ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/d21d9054_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne $77 nightly $89 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (822 reviews) Was told had room on riverside. But was put on main road with trucks going all night. Asked for shower in unit and we got a spa bath was hard to climb into bath as hips problems. One staff member sent not a nice text when I had gone out of town for day demanding I pay by 2pm for the last night. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F25%2F2026&endDate=4%2F26%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/2b7cc890_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne $76 nightly $89 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (372 reviews) Awesome location. Really nice, comfortable and clean room. Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![Whakatane Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29070000/29062000/29061988/24a05522_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whakatane Holiday Park 1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty $46 nightly $53 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 Total with taxes and 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! (233 reviews) Very nice clean room , friendly staff Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=29061988&PinnedHotelID=29061988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) [See all 581 properties in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026®ionId=553248635975748851) 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. ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/334e71c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews) Foyer and shared area was immaculate, room itself had a few areas that need tidying up in the bathroom (shower door/tap sealing messy, vent was very dusty). Parking all good. Pool was great but lights went off automatically at 830 (clerk said pool shut at 9, couldn't turn them back on, ... Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Ohiwa Seascape Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21220000/21212900/21212809/24315033_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ohiwa Seascape Studios 213 Ohiwa Beach Road Opotiki Bay of Plenty Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opotiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ohope Beach and Ohope International Golf Club ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) Great location with a walk on the beach just across the road. The shower is standing in the hot tub, a new configuration for us. Unfortunately, low water levels made the hot tub not recommended. The French Press needs attention, but otherwise appreciated given the remote location! 😀 Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Opotiki-Hotels-Ohiwa-Seascape-Studios.h21212809.Hotel-Information) ![The Verandah at Gisborne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646100/33646064/fb98a772_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Verandah at Gisborne Gisborne Gisborne Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews) I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay ... 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