Whakatāne Town
Whakatane


Visit Whakatāne Town
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.
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 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.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a visit to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals

The Com Plex Motel
Clean and spacious room. Highly recommended if you're in town.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Awa Motel
Staff were great. Location is good for access to town etc but don’t be fooled by the photos on the listing as the cabins have literally no view … ours looked directly onto the back of another unit that was about 10 meters away and the large refurbishment building work ( noisy) going on on the main ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Barringtons Motor Lodge
The room was clean and meet expectations.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Very nice clean room , friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

NauMai Motel
Clean room, and the best body wash I’ve had a any hotel/motel, amenities were good and an overall great night before continuing our journey north! Highly recommend and would defs stay again :)
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Convenient location quiet close to restaurants.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town

Coastlands
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu.

Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Otarawairere Bay and Bay of Plenty are top sights worth seeing.
