Whakatāne Town

Whakatane

Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.
Whakatane on point 👌 A good recovery spot after morning stair climbs.

Popular places to visit

Whakatane Hospital

Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here.

Whakatane Hospital

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

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

Whakatane River Walk

You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Whakatane River Walk

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 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

Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ₩111,030 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
₩111,030
₩127,685 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Welcoming staff, cleanliness excellent, comfortable bed, quiet location although so central.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Whakatane Holiday Park

Whakatane Holiday Park

2 out of 5
1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty
The price is ₩72,975 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
₩72,975
₩83,921 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
Very nice clean room , friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is ₩110,989 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
₩110,989
₩127,642 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (641 reviews)
great location, restaurants in walking distance

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Awa Motel
Barringtons Motor Lodge

Barringtons Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
34 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ₩116,595 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
₩116,595
₩134,087 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (251 reviews)
Very clean and tidy rooms !!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Barringtons Motor Lodge
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is ₩142,173 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
₩142,173
₩163,499 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (576 reviews)
Best motel that we have stayed in in New Zealand by far

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

One88 On Commerce
Livingston Motel

Livingston Motel

4 out of 5
42 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is ₩112,832 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩112,832
₩129,762 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)
Everything needed was there. Rooms and bathroom very clean. Spa bath huge and very relaxing. Eddie the host is very friendly and obliging. Would definitely come back

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Livingston Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Whakatāne Town

The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka

Coastlands

Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Coastlands
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Poroporo

While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Poroporo
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Maraetotara

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

Maraetotara

Whakatāne Town