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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Whitianga

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Whitianga

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Whitianga is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Whitianga.

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

Beachfront Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Whitianga
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pool
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Located at 113 Buffalo Beach Road, Beachfront Resort has great rooms from $120 (before taxes). It offers a pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf at this terrific hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Beach
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Bayview Valley Lodge

Guest House with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Bayview Valley Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $145. Offering scuba diving, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and cooking classes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 19A Tarapatiki Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Beach
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Ohuka Place Homestay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Ohuka Place Homestay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $81. We loved that is has a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, and outdoor tennis, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 11 Ohuka Place. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 4.1 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Beach
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The Oceanside Motel

Motel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Whitianga
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $104, The Oceanside Motel, at 32 Buffalo Beach Road provides scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers free parking, mini-golf, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Baileys At The Beach

Motel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Baileys At The Beach has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care. The great rooms here start at $86 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 66 Buffalo Beach Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and fishing, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 1.5 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Peninsula Motel

Motel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Peninsula Motel is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, outdoor tennis, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $86, and it's located at 93-97 Albert Street. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Albert Number 6

Motel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Whitianga
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Albert Number 6 because it has great rooms that start at $69. It has scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6 Albert Street. Only 0.6 km from the city center, divers will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, bowling, free parking, and mini-golf at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Whitianga, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Whitianga, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Whitianga, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Whitianga, Best Hotels for One Week in Whitianga, or Best Hotels for One Night in Whitianga.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Whitianga?

Whitianga Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$99

After analyzing 7 scuba diving hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand, we found the average scuba diving hotel price to be a remarkably economical $99. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Whitianga.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $133
  • 3-star hotels: $85


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