Whangamata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The morning beach.
Sunsets #beachbound
Cute little beach town with lots of great spots to eat and drink...beautiful ocean to play in #waterlust
Whangamata, New Zealand 🌊🌲
Whangamata is a small town that comes alive during the summertime. Offering fabulous swimming beaches, a spot for the boaties and many surrounding islands. To the left is Hauturu Island, which can be accessed during low tide, and to the right is Donut Island. Summer activities include the Summer Festival Annual Craft Market and also the famous Beach Hop.
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3 out of 5
413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato
The price is Rp2.360.763 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp2.360.763
Rp2.714.877 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Absolutely fabulous unit with everything you could need. Close walk town and great clubs. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good value for money.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach
The price is Rp1.216.866 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.216.866
Rp1.399.396 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (583 reviews)
We stayed in a villa and it was lovely and cosy. Very clean and everything looked new! The property was well laid out with a large outdoor pool, cafe for morning coffees and snacks, movie nights and fish & chips available in the evening. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff! We enjoyed our ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
The price is Rp2.086.056 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.086.056
Rp2.398.964 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Best

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
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.
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
Stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Best

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Grafton Cottage & Chalets

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4 out of 5
304 Grafton Road Thames
Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
Beautiful view

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels

3 out of 5
104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames
Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
All good except for proximity to busy road just beyond the pleasant gardens and little pool which we didn’t use. But double glazing helped reduce noise.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
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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