Title: Visit Whakatete Bay: Best of Whakatete Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Whakatete Bay](https://expedia.ca/Whakatete-Bay-Hotels.d553248635926198120.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Whakatete Bay](https://expedia.ca/Whakatete-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198120.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Whakatete Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whakatete-Bay.d553248635926198120.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whakatete Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Whakatete-Bay.d553248635926198120.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whakatete Bay ## Travel Guide ## Visit Whakatete Bay - Whakatete Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Whakatete Bay ![Pacific Harbour Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1693700/1693674/74f9ca9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Harbour Villas 223 Main Rd Tairua CA $165 CA $191 total Jan 17 - Jan 18 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! (196 reviews) Lovely villa. Great facilities. Very comfortable. Great base Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=1693674&PinnedHotelID=1693674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198120) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames CA $103 CA $118 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees 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! (419 reviews) Beautiful place as a base for the area. Great views and lovely cabins. Quiet but close to Thames centre. 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(147 reviews) Clean, friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=430163&PinnedHotelID=430163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198120) [See all 367 properties in Whakatete Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198120) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1693700/1693674/74f9ca9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Harbour Villas 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! (196 reviews) Lovely villa. Great facilities. Very comfortable. Great base Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Tairua-Hotels-Pacific-Harbour-Villas.h1693674.Hotel-Information) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 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! (419 reviews) Beautiful place as a base for the area. Great views and lovely cabins. Quiet but close to Thames centre. Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Thames-Hotels-Grafton-Cottage-Chalets.h7249666.Hotel-Information) ![Paku Lodge Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15840000/15835600/15835586/66a569fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paku Lodge Resort 10 The Esplanade Tairua Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tairua. 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