Maraetotara Travel Guide
Whakatane
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Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Te Papaka & Puketapu
Find out about the history of Whakatane with a stop at Te Papaka & Puketapu. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
You can find out about the history of Whakatane when you stop by Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Maraetotara
The Com Plex Motel
Never had a room cleaned so well, such attention to detail, she was fantastic.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Awa Motel
Staff were great. Location is good for access to town etc but don’t be fooled by the photos on the listing as the cabins have literally no view … ours looked directly onto the back of another unit that was about 10 meters away and the large refurbishment building work ( noisy) going on on the main ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Barringtons Motor Lodge
The room was clean and meet expectations.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
NauMai Motel
Clean room, and the best body wash I’ve had a any hotel/motel, amenities were good and an overall great night before continuing our journey north! Highly recommend and would defs stay again :)
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maraetotara
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall.
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 Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu.
Coastlands
While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
