The Best Hotels in Whakatāne Town, Whakatane - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
One88 On Commerce	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 569 reviews	View
The Com Plex Motel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
Barringtons Motor Lodge	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 246 reviews	View
Livingston Motel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 307 reviews	View
Pacific Coast Motor Lodge	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 237 reviews	View

Where to stay in Whakatāne Town

Find the best Whakatāne Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Maraetotara

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

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The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka (canoe) drifting out to sea again. The paddles were forbidden to women, but a high spirited teenager, Wairaka, who was the daughter of Chief Toroa, boldly seized one of the paddles and paddled the waka back to shore. As she did this, she shouted, Kia Whakatane au i ahau:, and her actions saved the women but also coined the name of the town. A bronze statue of Wairaka stands on a rock at the Whakatane Heads to commemorate this act.

Coastlands

While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

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Poroporo

While Poroporo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

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Top Whakatāne Town Hotel Reviews

The Com Plex Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s just the small things, biscuits for your coffee, chocolates as a treat and the most stunning rooms. We will be back, and have told everyone. "

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakatāne Town?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Whakatane's Whakatāne Town neighbourhood. Are you looking for Whakatāne Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Whakatāne Town?

Expedia customers rank One88 On Commerce the highest for a stay in Whakatāne Town. Other favourite options in the area include The Com Plex Motel and Awa Motel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Whakatāne Town area?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakatāne Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Whakatane area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakatāne Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Whakatāne Town.

What are the top things to see and do in Whakatāne Town?

Mataatua: The House That Came Home, Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Te Papaka & Puketapu are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in Whakatāne Town. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Wairere Falls and Whakatane Aquatic Centre are some other places worth a visit. Whakatane War Memorial Hall, Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakatāne Town. While you're out sightseeing in Whakatane, make sure that you visit other sights such as Whakatane River Walk or Muriwai's Cave.

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NauMai Motel

Awa Motel

The Com Plex Motel

One88 On Commerce

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