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title: "Whakatane Hotel, Whakatāne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Whakatane Hotel in Whakatāne: rated 7.7 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★
# Whakatane Hotel

Whakatāne, Whakatāne, New Zealand

7.7 ·  Good 27 reviews ·  #6 #6 of 6 in Whakatāne ·  3.9/5 on Google, 470 reviews ·  6.3 Location score
## About Whakatane Hotel

Whakatane Hotel is a hotel in Whakatāne, Whakatāne, New Zealand. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 27 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 750 m from the centre of Whakatāne. The nearest airport, Whakatāne Airport (WHK), is 7.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 23

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1916

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

79 The Strand, WHAKATANE [whakatanehotel.co.nz](http://www.whakatanehotel.co.nz/)

## How Whakatane Hotel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Whakatāne

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Beach access **3.3**
-   Public transport **7.9**

Whakatāne average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

470 Google reviews

-   5★39%
-   4★37%
-   3★13%
-   2★5%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **58**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **42**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">River Edge Park Miniature Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">530 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Whakatāne Airport (WHK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Whakatāne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Whakatāne Art Gallery170 m

## Whakatane Hotel: in detail

Whakatane Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. Should you require it, the ticket service can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

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## Questions about Whakatane Hotel

### How do guests rate Whakatane Hotel?

Whakatane Hotel has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 27 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Whakatāne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Whakatane Hotel?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at Whakatane Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Whakatane Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Whakatāne Airport (WHK), is 7.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Whakatane Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Whakatane Hotel have?

Whakatane Hotel has 23 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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