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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Whakatane

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Whakatane

Visiting Whakatane, New Zealand for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Whakatane, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Whakatane based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Whakatane for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Whakatane before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Whakatane for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Whakatane for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Tuscany Villas Whakatane Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whakatane
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 57 The Strand East, Tuscany Villas Whakatane Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $105 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Alton Lodge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Alton Lodge Motel which has nice rooms starting at $97. Offering rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, an indoor pool, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.01 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 76 Domain Rd. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Livingston Motel

Motel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Livingston Motel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $90. We loved that is has room service, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 42 Landing Road. You'll also find family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Barringtons Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Whakatane
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $90, Barringtons Motor Lodge, at 34 Landing Road provides room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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White Island Rendezvous

Motel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
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White Island Rendezvous has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $98 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 15 The Strand East. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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37 The Landing Motel

Motel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Whakatane
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of 37 The Landing Motel is 9.30 out of 10. This place has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $115, and it's located at 37 Landing Road. We also love the golf, a spa and wellness center, bowling, free parking, and horse riding which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pacific Coast Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Pacific Coast Motor Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $99. It has rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 41 Landing Road. Only 0.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a microwave at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Tourist Court Motel

Motel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Whakatane
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Tourist Court Motel offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $90 (before taxes). It's located at 50 Landing Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a tour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Amber Court Motel

Motel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 22 Valley Road, Amber Court Motel has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers room service, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, wheelchair-accessible units, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Rotorua.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Whakatane, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Whakatane, Best Luxury Hotels in Whakatane, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Whakatane, Best Hotels for One Week in Whakatane, or Best Hotels for One Night in Whakatane.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Whakatane?

Whakatane Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$97

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Whakatane, New Zealand. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Whakatane, New Zealand based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $97. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Whakatane.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $115
  • 4-star hotels: $96
  • 3-star hotels: $91


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