Whakatāne Town Travel Guide

Whakatane

Whakatāne Town
Whakatāne Town

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.

Whakatane Hospital

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.

Te Manuka Tutahi Marae

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 Papaka & Puketapu

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 War Memorial Hall

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.

Whakatane Aquatic Centre

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

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 Rp1.455.569 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.455.569
Rp1.673.904 total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (438 reviews)
Never had a room cleaned so well, such attention to detail, she was fantastic.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is Rp1.236.811 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp1.236.811
Rp1.422.333 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
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

Awa Motel
Barringtons Motor Lodge

Barringtons Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
34 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is Rp1.379.397 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
Rp1.379.397
Rp1.586.307 total
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
The room was clean and meet expectations.

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Barringtons Motor Lodge
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is Rp846.932 per night from 3 May to 4 May
Rp846.932
Rp973.972 total
3 May - 4 May
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 ...
Whakatane Holiday Park
NauMai Motel

NauMai Motel

2 out of 5
61 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is Rp1.225.673 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
Rp1.225.673
Rp1.409.503 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (7 reviews)
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

NauMai Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.288.601 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
Rp1.288.601
Rp1.481.891 total
25 Apr - 26 Apr
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! (109 reviews)
Convenient location quiet close to restaurants.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town

Coastlands

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.

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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.

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Maraetotara

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

Maraetotara

Whakatāne Town Travel Guide