Whangamata

Travel Guide

The morning beach.
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 🌊🌲
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3 out of 5
413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato
The price is ₩213,546 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩213,546
₩245,578 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangamata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Awesome location

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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 ₩129,985 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
₩129,985
₩149,483 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Generally clean, some washers and dryers not working.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 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 ₩180,493 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
₩180,493
₩207,567 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
excellent location, clean rooms and had all the amenities we need to make our trip there perfect...

Reviewed on Jan 16, 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
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
excellent location, clean rooms and had all the amenities we need to make our trip there perfect...

Reviewed on Jan 16, 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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
Amazing hosts and location

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
Paku Lodge Resort

Paku Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade Tairua
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
easy check in. amazing, spacious and clean room. Beach is literally across the road from the lodge. My room had stunning sunset views over the beach, it was lovely. The shower was really good as well - strong water pressure and hot temp. No issues with the wifi either, it was speedy as.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Paku Lodge Resort
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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Reviews of Whangamata

4.5
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

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Friendly town.

5/5 - Excellent

JANET

It looks like a nice small town. We ate dinner at the Fishing Club, where we had a nice meal at a reasonable price (after paying the $5 membership fee) while enjoying the view of the water.