Whakatane is known for its spas and coffeehouses, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Bay of Plenty and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery.
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Skyline Rotorua, one of the family attractions located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central Rotorua. If you have fun at Skyline Rotorua, you'll love Paradise Valley Springs and Luge Rotorua, both located nearby.
You might want to head out to Mount Maunganui for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Tauranga. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
"A relaxing location just outside of Rotorua. Family friendly with great facilities including board games, sports equipment and bike hire. Pricey during peak season but worth the money."
"We've stayed here several times now and will happily return. The location is convenient to town, and the property itself is lovely, especially after the recent renovations. However, the check‑in process consistently feels slower than expected. The bar menu is also quite limited. It’s surprising that simple options like a bowl of fries or wedges aren’t available to enjoy with a glass of wine or beer which my husband and I enjoy, as most hotels offer this. Overall, the food choices are minimal. We usually dine at the hotels we stay in, but in our five visits here, we’ve only had breakfast a few times and haven’t chosen to have dinner which is a shame really."
"Had a great stay here. The room was very clean and well‑kept, and the staff were absolutely amazing — polite, friendly, and always willing to help. The place was quiet and comfortable, making it easy to relax. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quality stay at great value.
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"Good communication to check our arrival time as we didn’t realise check-in closed at 6.30 pm on this particular day, instead of 8pm. The room was clean, comfortable, roomy & we enjoyed the spa bath. The only mini gripe (which I forgot to mention to them) was there was no milk for a cuppa. There was nowhere close by open to buy milk at that time of night. Aside from that, I would stay again."
