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

Whakatāne Town

If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Wairere Falls and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery 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 Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

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

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
$80 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$93 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total with taxes and 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! (461 reviews)
"Our room was so spectacular my view was outstanding thank u Dan"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Com Plex Motel
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
$57 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$66 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Clean, convenient and complimentary chocolate bars and soft drinks! Best value in Whakatane"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

NauMai Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$83 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Accommodation was clean and staff were friendly. Good off street parking. The room we had, was a little dated and requires minor maintenance (cracks in shower wall and loose tap), however this would NOT stop us from staying again."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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.
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 ...
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
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
Cozy, comfortable and close to CBD

Cozy, comfortable and close to CBD

Whakatane Bay of Plenty
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa are located nearby.
Cozy, comfortable and close to CBD
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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