Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

Whakatane

A rocky outcrop with a statue in the foreground and a mountain in the background.
A coastal landscape with a view of the ocean, a beach, and rolling hills with greenery.
A red sculpture on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal town with a river and mountains in the distance.
A coastal cityscape with a mountain in the background, a marina, and a bridge.
A silhouette of a person standing on a rock formation by the sea during sunset.

Stay near popular Whakatāne Town attractions


Top hotels in Whakatāne Town

The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,728 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,728
฿3,137 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"Very convenient and clean and suited our needs for a short stay. Bed was a bit hard but good size"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ฿1,587 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿1,587
฿1,825 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"Wonderful accommodation for the family of three of us in a Premium 2 bed apartment. Convenient layout and close to everything we needed. One improvement would just be additional cooking equipment in the apartment, we had just one frypan and one pot."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is ฿2,302 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿2,302
฿2,647 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Awa Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,577 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿2,577
฿2,963 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff helpful, easy parking. Had a great stay and accommodation walking distance to main street. Although room and amenities was dated it suited our needs."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿3,174
฿3,650 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
"Spacious and clean"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

One88 On Commerce
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ฿2,127 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,127
฿2,446 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, clean, easy parking, close to downtown"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

NauMai Motel
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Where to stay in Whakatāne Town

Find the best Whakatāne Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Maraetotara

If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Coastlands

If you're spending some time in Coastlands, Whakatane Golf Club and Julian's Berry Farm & Café are top sights worth seeing.

Poroporo

While Poroporo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.



Whakatāne Town Travel Guide