Title: Visit Whakatāne Town: Best of Whakatāne Town, Whakatane Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Whakatāne Town](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Town-Hotels.d959724600028393472.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in Whakatane](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Whakatane.d3784.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Whakatāne Town Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whakatane-Town.d959724600028393472.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whakatāne Town Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Town.d959724600028393472.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whakatāne Town ## Whakatane ![Whakatāne Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakatāne Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3461efd8fcbcc5c9d802e84a84eb8e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg) ![Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg) ## Visit Whakatāne Town Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whakatane travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane.dx3784) * * * ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Hospital-Whakatane.d553248621573985855.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-River-Walk-Whakatane.d553248621532610929.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Wairere-Falls-Whakatane.d553248621526967505.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Manuka-Tutahi-Marae-Whakatane.d553248621526967506.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mataatua-The-House-That-Came-Home-Whakatane.d553248621532610930.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Papaka-Puketapu-Whakatane.d553248621526967500.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals ![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Com Plex Motel 39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty CA $111 CA $129 total Dec 4 - Dec 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (379 reviews) Reception services was beyond comprehension the best I ever experience through my travels Room was ready and what a wonderful room up market nice bed tv coffee and shampoo soaps nothing to fault the room The grounds was impeccable clean this is a gem Hotel on the premises and value for money Big ... 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(221 reviews) Comfortable cabin Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F12%2F2025&endDate=05%2F12%2F2025&selected=29061988&PinnedHotelID=29061988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) ![Awa Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4263100/4263010/e8071374_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Awa Motel 15 The Strand Whakatane CA $98 CA $114 total Dec 4 - Dec 5 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! (614 reviews) Love this place. Second time visiting. 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