Poroporo
Whakatane
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 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.
Wairere Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel
It’s just the small things, biscuits for your coffee, chocolates as a treat and the most stunning rooms. We will be back, and have told everyone.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Awa Motel
The room was excellent. The Fishing Club over the road was good for dinner and drinks and very reasonably priced
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Great welcome. Hosts go out of thier way to make the stay special. A really nice place located next to awesome dining options. We are doing our second stay and will be back again.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
Staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean, good bathroom space with great shower. Very comfortable bed. Our only issue was with the inside steps that were too deep without a handrail. As older folk we found the steps dangerous.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
One88 On Commerce
Amazing hosts, lovely rooms super clean.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poroporo
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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 Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
