Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

Whakatane

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

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,754 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿2,754
฿3,167 total
13 Nov - 14 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 ...
The Com Plex Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ฿1,600 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,600
฿1,840 total
3 Nov - 4 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! (242 reviews)
"Everything is absolutely amazing I can't express how I feel into words about the whakatane riverside camp grounds would I recommend to family and friends and if people are in need and are looking for some where to stay I would and say go and go back again i had a clean room the staff are real helpful ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is ฿2,324 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,324
฿2,673 total
31 Oct - 1 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 ฿2,879 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,879
฿3,311 total
31 Oct - 1 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! (132 reviews)
"Good location, helpful staff, the shower head could have been a bit higher, would stay there again."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 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 ฿3,199 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,199
฿3,679 total
3 Nov - 4 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. ...
One88 On Commerce
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ฿2,144 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿2,144
฿2,465 total
6 Nov - 7 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! (35 reviews)
"What a little gem of a motel. We were expecting much for the price, but very surprised. Very clean, and tidy. Loved the little treats in the fridge for us. We definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 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