Maraetotara
Whakatane
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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.
Wairere Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. 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 River Walk
You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Ōhope: Guided Cruise with Oyster Farm Visit and Lunch
Top hotels in Maraetotara
The Com Plex Motel
Spotless room, comfortable bed, welcoming staff and close to town.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
Nice small holiday park, was undergoing some refurbishment around the pool area but still lovely.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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 ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Awa Motel
All of the above. Excellent stay
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Lovely room, just lacking
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
One88 On Commerce
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maraetotara
Whakatāne Town
If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Te Papaka & Puketapu and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Coastlands
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
