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 ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakatane on point 👌 A good recovery spot after morning stair climbs. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/84bc5d73-e115-4907-98e2-ee82bc7815f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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) #### 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 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) #### 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) #### Whakatane District Museum and Gallery You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-District-Museum-And-Gallery-Whakatane.d6108256.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Aquatic-Centre-Whakatane.d553248621573985857.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 $110 CA $128 total Jan 28 - Jan 29 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! (399 reviews) Great room, clean and quiet Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) ![Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100290000/100287900/100287850/807a915b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel 57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty CA $102 CA $118 total Jan 18 - Jan 19 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 ... 9.2/10 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 Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=100287850&PinnedHotelID=100287850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) ![Whakatane Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29070000/29062000/29061988/a72c65a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whakatane Holiday Park 1 Mcgarvey Rd Whakatane Bay Of Plenty CA $67 CA $77 total Feb 2 - Feb 3 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! (230 reviews) Clean and modern holiday unit with full kitchen and plenty of space for a family Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&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 $95 CA $109 total Jan 18 - Jan 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! (626 reviews) All of the above. Excellent stay Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=4263010&PinnedHotelID=4263010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) ![One88 On Commerce](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13109000/13108920/9f9c0e51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### One88 On Commerce 188 Commerce Street Whakatane Bay of Plenty CA $126 CA $146 total Jan 17 - Jan 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. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews) . Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=13108920&PinnedHotelID=13108920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) ![Barringtons Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628800/9628763/810cab7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barringtons Motor Lodge 34 Landing Road Whakatane CA $103 CA $118 total Jan 25 - Jan 26 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=9628763&PinnedHotelID=9628763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959724600028393472) [See all 141 properties in Whakatāne Town](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026®ionId=959724600028393472) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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