Title: Visit East Coast: Best of East Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to East Coast](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East Coast Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Coast ## Travel Guide ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/56aad1a7a64aa5aaf24f5989318759cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5f258e19efbb67dc646ead8d548c7373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3461efd8fcbcc5c9d802e84a84eb8e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8bd0d724b3b486749e20196833e3fd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in East Coast ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiotahi While there might not be top attractions in Waiotahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Opotiki-Waiotahi.dx553248635975874964) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wainui Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Hapara If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Te-Hapara.dx693022923831341056) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4e72a052b12f299019a1dce18d996f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) - East Coast Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in East Coast ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/5ca03836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne CA $121 CA $140 total Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (782 reviews) Nice place right in CBD Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![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 Dec 22 - Dec 23 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! 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(354 reviews) Nice staff, beach towels Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) [See all 575 properties in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F12%2F2025&endDate=10%2F12%2F2025®ionId=553248635975748851) 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. ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews) The staff were wonderful - very helpful. The room had so many extras, we would stay again Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Ohiwa Seascape Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21220000/21212900/21212809/b22c86a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ohiwa Seascape Studios 213 Ohiwa Beach Road Opotiki Bay of Plenty Book a stay at this beach apartment in Opotiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ohope Beach and Ohope International Golf Club ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews) Spotless room. Wonderful host. Stunning views. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Opotiki-Hotels-Ohiwa-Seascape-Studios.h21212809.Hotel-Information) ![Beachpoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13568700/13568611/bf6d515a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachpoint Apartments 5 West End Rd Ohope Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Ohope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Otarawairere Bay and Maraetotara Reserve ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) This is a beautiful property, very clean, quite and with beautiful sea view. Very friendly staff, very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ohope-Hotels-Beachpoint-Apartments.h13568611.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975748851&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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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