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 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

If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.

Whakatane Hospital

Wairere Falls

5/5(1 review)

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.

Wairere Falls

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

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 District Museum and Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Whakatane District Museum and Gallery

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

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 RM338 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM338
RM389 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (397 reviews)
Easy check-in and checkout,a nice point of difference motel with excellent parking

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is RM301 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM301
RM346 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
Staff were very lovely some of the rooms need some work mainly the bathrooms but all in all great location

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 RM198 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM198
RM228 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
Clean and modern holiday unit with full kitchen and plenty of space for a family

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
The price is RM301 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
RM301
RM346 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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! (626 reviews)
All of the above. Excellent stay

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Awa Motel
One88 On Commerce

One88 On Commerce

4.5 out of 5
188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is RM384 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
RM384
RM441 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

One88 On Commerce
Barringtons Motor Lodge

Barringtons Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
34 Landing Road Whakatane
The price is RM319 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
RM319
RM367 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Barringtons Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods 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

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 Wairere Falls.

Coastlands
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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 Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.

Poroporo
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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

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