A beautifully presented apartment, just a few minutes from a lovely secluded beach. The perfect place to relax in the sunshine.

Very warm and welcoming hosts. Lovely set up including a range of fruits and food for breakfast. 10/10 Thank-you!

Cheryl was an excellent host! The place was very clean, bed were really comfortable and there was everything we needed for breakfast. The location is good too, quiet neighbourhood and if you walk just one minute away, you can see the beach! I wish I could have stayed longer! Thanks again for everything!

What a great warm introduction from this couple! This place is awesome! I cannot wait to come back and stay (business trips). Their place was very clean and gee, I never used such a nice toaster! I could literally hear the lapping of the ocean whilst I drifted off to sleep...need I say more!

Cheryl and Mark were amazing hosts, couldn't have asked for nicer hosts. Place is close to town and a great weekend getaway

Here everything was just perfect: the warm welcome, all the informations received for visiting Whakatane, the beautiful one bedroom apartment, all the necessary items provided for breakfast, the beach very close by. I could even use Cheryl washing machine.

We felt right at home when Cheryl and Mark greeted us upon arrival they are so friendly, accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we had the best stay. Their place was perfect for us, quiet, equipped with everything you need, comfy bed, beautiful linen and furniture to make you feel like you are somewhere special. And did I mention so close to the beach! Thanks again for having us only wish we could have stayed longer...and a big thanks for the yummy breakfast!

Cheryl and Mark were wonderfully welcoming and friendly. Their house is lovely and in a beautiful location along the beach. They couldn't have made our stay more comfortable - we were sad to leave! Would definitely recommend to others.

Our Stay with Jenny was amazing. Her house is so beautiful, so comfortable and close to the beach! She was very welcoming! We recommend to everybody. Thank you!

Jenny was not home when we arrived but we had access to her house. What a wonderful surprise to be greeted by her pussy cats. They were very friendly. Jenny's home is beautiful with a wonderful calm outlook over the ocean (even in the rain). The bedroom was clean, fresh and I absolutely loved the bed cover. The quality of the linen was heavenly and the bathroom was luxurious. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in front of the log fire as well. Jenny is a lovely lady to talk to and a wonderful host. We would highly recommend staying with her. Thank you

Jenny was a most welcoming host she went out of her way to ensure our short stay was as comfortable as possible. Everything far exceeded our expectations, the website does not do it justice. It is worth going out of your way to stay there and we would recommend it to our family and friends.

This is an outstanding Abnb in every way - it is superb. We highly recommend it. Mike and Sandra Phipps.

Jenny's place is stunning! Amazing sea view from the living room and bedroom, very peaceful watching the waves. Private entrance to the bedroom which is very handy. The bedroom and bathroom are absolutely beautiful and stylish, like the modern design and color. High quality of bed linen with electric blanket, plus we could hear the waves at the bedroom, these made our holiday very relaxing. The house is also spotlessly clean, making me feel guilty to leave any dirt! Jenny is very kind and flexible too, look forward to coming back. Highly recommended.

We had the best stay at Jenny's. Her house is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Jenny is super helpful and caring, a Superhost in the very near future I suspect. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was like in the finest of hotels. Many thanks for letting us do some laundry on our journey. Highly recommended!

Great house with a great view. We caught sunset on the beach and watched the sunrise while eating breakfast on the deck.

Fabulous place, just like the hostess.

My girlfriend and I stayed at Biju and Alice's for two nights. The couple were lovely and friendly, making sure they helped us in any way they could. Good sized room with a bathroom that only we used. Powerful shower. Great wifi. Quiet and modern neighbourhood. Highly recommended!

Located in a quiet neighborhood just 10 minutes drive from Whakatane center. Room and bathroom are clean and spacious just like the rest of the house. Thanks again for having us!

We had a lovely stay here, very peaceful area and house. Alice and Biju were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we could have needed. Thank you for sharing your house with us.

My father and I stayed 1 night and we felt very welcomed. Throughly recommended. Thanks guys.

John & Ann are very welcoming hosts who quickly made us feel comfortable. The room was cosy & comfortable & we loved the quirky decorating, it perfectly suited the location. They are an energetic outgoing couple & we shared a lot of common interests. They had lots of local & broader NZ knowledge which they happily shared.

John and Anne were welcoming and offered great tips for the best hikes around the area - even dropping us off at the start point! House is 2mins walk from beach and was clean and beautifully decorated. John and Anne made us feel like friends from the minute we stepped inside!

John and Anne welcomed us such warmheated. We felt like family members because they were so helpful and friendly to us. The breakfast every morning was delicious and the little oceanview is great. Van the dog is so lovely and cute. We miss him already. Our room was very cozy and the house is very nice. The location is just wonderful. It was a great experience to met John and Anne, we will never forget them.

This is how Airbnb should be! Still missing your place and Van :-)

Great place close to the beach. John and Anne are great hosts and make us feel at home. They provide us with many useful information. We would like to come again.

We love this place! John is a really kind person who let us feel very welcome. He tried anything possible to make his home ours. We had some nice chats but could also enjoy our privacy. Breakfast was huge, lot of variety for any kind of taste, thanks! His home is very cozy and very clean, he also offered us to go surfing, unfortunately it was very rainy, so I hope next time! Highly recommended, awesome value for money, Cheers!

We had a relaxed and comfortable stay with John and Anne who are warm and welcoming hosts. The nearby beach is magnificent. Well worth a visit!

Jan is a wonderful host- she made me feel at home and the house is ery nice and clean. I recommend a stay with Jan & Kere.

Jan and Kene are the warmest and most helpful of hosts. We had a flight delay and couldn't arrive until 2am, but Jan managed our late check-in without any issues and had breakfast laid out for us in the morning to help us get on our way to White Island with nourishment since we lacked sleep! We only wish we'd had more time to enjoy their lovely home and company. Super helpful and sweet couple, highly recommended stay, especially for exploring the area.

Jan was quite possibly the friendliest person that I have ever met! She was super accommodating and helpful. The place is slightly cold, make sure you know how the heat works before you go to bed!

Very friendly and accommodating. Room was a good size for 2. Located in a quiet neighbourhood area less than a 10mins drive from the main shopping strip.

I booked this BnB at short notice; and Jan and Kere were fine with that; great communication followed. The house is in a very quiet area, which suited me. What I did enjoy about this property were the operators; who I found to be exceptionally generous. I thoroughly enjoyed diverse conversations we had; and listening to Kere’s history and connections to the location. They do offer privacy if you require it – or will, as above generously offer time to give you information, etc.

Very friendly people! We felt extremely comfortable and at home. Nice and tidy house/rooms. A real Airbnb-experience!! Would definitely recommend.

Jan and Kere are nice, caretaking people. We spent one night there after had visited the White Island.

We felt part of the familie and felt very welcome. Both Jan and Keri were so friendly to drive us to shops and tracks in Whakatane (we didn't have transport from our own). They are very open, You can talk about everything You want, feels familiair. A place i can recomment!

I enjoyed my stay here. It is about a 20-30 minute walk into town.

Single room, good for one night

I felt very well in my room. Exactly as described. They did everything to help me, even let me their fishing rod

Good place to have a night rest, very clean and the host are very welcoming. Would recommend if travelling by yourself.

Kate and Rob picked me up from the bus stop in town and from the beginning on they were open and friendly and wanted to show me the most they can on our way back to their house. I really felt good and comfortable in the house with their three lovely cats. Everything was really clean and inviting. If I needed any information I could ask them. It was almost like staying in a host family :) The house is not in the center but it's not too far to walk there or you can also take the bus. The bus stop is pretty close. Also different take-aways, shops and also pak 'n save is really close. Actually it is like a second town center. I can really recommend everyone to stay at Kate and Robs Place! :)

Kate and Rob were hospitable and the room was fine for one person. I don't recall mention of the cats in the description prior to booking and although they did not bother me I am concerned that others may appreciate knowledge of their presence in advance.

Rob and Kate are very nice and helpful. Room and bathroom were clean and cook everything was available. For one night it is a good place for a single traveler. Thank you for everything!

Very friendly place not far from central Whakatane and within very close walking distance of the hospital.

Clean and comfortable stay, close to the city center. Ian and Helen offered me a welcome drink and served a good breakfast.

Great people lovely hand made soap and comfortable homely feel.

Staying at Ian's and Helen's place was one of the highlights of my two months in New Zealand. They are an amazing couple, which loves to travel and to meet people and they have lots of interesting stories to share. They have lived in Whakatane most of their lives. Ian showed me around a lot and had something interesting to tell about everything. They are perfect hosts and besides driving me to a lot of places, I was also invited to share some delicious dinners with Ian and Helen. I would have loved to stay longer with them and highly recommend their place to everybody.

Absolutely superb, from getting picked up from the bus when I arrived till leaving on Monday morning they made me feel very special. Nothing was to much trouble and the gift for my wife was very much appreciated. The room was lovely, very cosy and loved the decor. Breakfast was fabulous loved the passion fruit jam. Thanks again for looking after me so well. I highly recommend Ian and Helen as hosts.

Ian and Helen were so warm and welcoming, from the first step into my guest room, there was a note of customized pointers for the region, candies, soaps and a list of the town's restaurants and everything else one would need- like you would find in a hotel. They welcomed me downstairs for a cup of tea and had a beautiful spread for continental breakfast the next day. Ian took me up to the lookout over Ohope and Waikatane, and they both sent me off with an itinerary for the day. The town was beautiful and their home is perched above it, overlooking a green valley of grass and unspoiled land, a really special day and evening in my trip through the northeast coast of New Zealand. They have been invited to visit me in Boston. These hosts are as warm as family.

Ian and Helen were great! Very welcoming and went above and beyond to accommodate. Highly recommended !

From the reviews & then Ian's first greeting I knew that I was onto a "winner". Ian & Helen were of a similar age bracket as myself so communication & interaction was first class. Very accommodating hosts, I had some paperwork to do which I did in the dining area & was "treated" to lunch which was unexpected but appreciated. Very knowledgeable & well travelled couple who have used AirBnB extensively overseas & as a result know down to the smallest detail what it is all about being excellent hosts. Thanks for the best stay Helen & Ian, I will definitely be back : )))

I had such a wonderful time over Helen and Ian`s home. They are both so kind, friendly and helpful They showed me very good places to go and showed me around. We had really nice chats. The room and private bathroom were really spacious, well furnitured and equipped with all the things you need. I would stay there again. Thank you for that good time! !

Great location for what I needed

Friendly hosts, great bed! Very friendly dogs!

Great couple, really easy to get on with, choice of 2 rooms, we felt very comfortable there.

We spent a night with a short notice and that worked out beautifully. We were looking for a night to chill out and this was perfect for us. Lovely couple and lovely dogs. Beautiful room with comfortable bed made us sleep like babies. There was also a big tv which we watched a film with in the room. The price was also good for us as we are backpackers and need to find affordable accommodation but still wanted to enjoy some privacy.

Très bon séjour chez Stuart et Cheryl ! Ils sont très accueillants et ont tout fait pour rendre le séjour agréable. La maison est grande et propre. Le Wi-Fi est bon et illimité (accessible dans la maison mais pas dans la chambre). Et Alex et Barney, leurs deux adorables chiens, adorent les câlins!

We loved staying here. Beautiful clean room exactly as described. Trish was a wonderful host and very welcoming. We definately reccomend.

I had such a lovely time at Trish and Len's place. Their home is gorgeous - serene and homey at the same time - and breakfast in the morning was delicious :). Both of them are such welcoming and helpful hosts. Would definitely recommend!

Wow! What a beautiful home. Top quality furnishings and breakfast. Lovely walk to river and town. Highly recommend staying there, you won't be disappointed!

We had a fantastic stay here. Just finished a 100km walk adventure and the accommodation was perfect for recovery, comfortable and quiet. Really recommend!

Had a great stay. Beautiful clean and extremely comfortable room. Decking area was great to spend an evening. Great breakfast in the morning. Would recommend to anyone thinking of going to whakatane.

Highly recommend. Trish's house is new and very clean with large room and bathroom. It is in walking distance to restaurants, shops and the departure point for the White Island tour. Trish and Lenn are very friendly and helpful with all kind of suggestions. Also, great breakfast to get you going.

Don't stay anywhere else near Whakatane! Trish is the perfect host and we can highly recommend her BnB! The rooms are totally new and up to date, the bed was super comfortable and we just loved the tasty breakfast with all the fresh fruits! Besides we enjoyed the huge garden with all the beautiful flowers.

It was amazing at Trish's place - my boyfriend and I can highly recommend it! Trish is a very friendly host and very helpful. The house is brand new and the room and bathroom is nicer than on the pic. For dinning we could go by foot to the center of the village, maybe 5-10 Min. walk. On the next day, we have booked the trip to the White Island (which was great - we also saw so many dolphins!). Because the room was not booked next day, Trish let us park our car in front of her house and have a shower after the trip. Next time we would stay longer. ;-)) Thanks Trish for hosting us!

It was a real pleasure to stay at Lynne. She is an adorable host and full of good advice. We recommend without hesitation. Thanks for all Lynne

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is comfortable and clean. Lynne is a delightful host. She has lots of tourist information and maps ready for her guests.

Everything was great ad just as advertised! Thanks, Lynne :-)

Lynne was the most wonderful host, sharing her recommendations with us and even coming down the finish line to cheer me on during Oxfam Trailwalker (the reason for our visit here). Her place is so central, just a few minutes from the main shops, with windows everywhere and the friendliest cat. Don't know if I'll be walking 100kms ever again, but would visit Whakatane to stay with Lynne!

Centrally located for the traveller using either public or private transport. Quiet area, a lovely home. Lynne is a responsive host knowledgeable with culture and travel. The town of Whakatane is beautiful, the local beaches are outstanding, truly a hidden gem. Lynne had gone to the trouble of supplying a great road map of the area this was the icing on the cake and was most beneficial for exploring this lovely region of New Zealand

We enjoyed our stay at Lynne's place. Lynne is a very pleasant and friendly person. Her place is very central to everything in the area and Lynne supplies lots of information on the local attractions. A very pleasant stay.

Lynne is great! We felt bad for booking so last minute, but she was warm, welcoming, and accommodating. The bed was a fluffy cloud and the town is cute and easily accessed. We also made friends with the cat. Thanks so much to Lynne helping us on our journey around the North Island.

What a lovely host you can find in this house! I was the first airbnb guest for Lynn and I felt I was treated me as one of the family. Very easy-going, funny and lovely person to talk to. The room is very nice, the bed is so comfortable that one night I slept 11 hours no stop! And the kitchen and dining area besides the outdoor area are lovely and comfort for a chat with Lynn. Definitely a place to visit and to stay!

The perfect place to stay in Whakatane! Duncan and Jude's paradise is exactly as described and shown on the pictures and yet, it's even better. Don't hesitate one second! The house is just amazing, very clean and great beds, it is close to the town center (5mn down the vertigraph/stairway) and yet you get the feeling of being in the middle of the wilderness. It is litterally next door to the different walks/hiking trails so that's really great too. I really loved Whakatane and Duncan & Jude's place and hospitality no doubt were instrumental in making my stay so enjoyable. They were very helpful and welcoming and at the same time the layout of the house enables you to have your own privacy. That was a really awesome Airbnb experience. Thank you!

Ich wäre zu gerne länger bei Judy and Duncan geblieben. Sie sind glaublich liebenswerte, interessierte und interessante Menschen und ich bin sehr glücklich sie kennengelernt zu haben. Die Unterkunft ist wunderschön gelegen, sehr ruhig und großzügig geschnitten und sehr sauber. Das Frühstück war super lecker und reichhaltig, so dass ich erst abends wieder etwas essen brauchte. Ich habe mich mehr als wohl bei den Beiden Ihnen gefühlt und es ist mir richtig schwer gefallen zu gehen. Die Hundedame habe ich auch sehr in mein Herz geschlossen. Sie ist ganz lieb und mag es sehr, wenn man mit ihr schmust. Ein wundervoller Ort um auszuspannen und an den Rosen zu riechen...

Hôtes véritablement sympathiques et dévoués. Je recommande plus que vivement cet endroit. Un point de vue extraordinaire sur une forêt, bref ravi de ce séjour.

Kim was very friendly and helpful. The house was very cosy and comfortable. We have a self contained area which gave me and my partner lots of privacy. The pool looks fantastic. I will definitely stay with Kim and Mark again if I go to Whakatane.

a nice stay with spa and pool

After an arduous long drive I was surprised how close Kim and Mark's home was to the tennis venue. Set in a residential area, the neighbourhood felt safe and quiet. Upon my arrival Kim welcomed me with the spare key to a little private setting away from people, the inviting pool and my haven of rest. We brought two vehicles and they were very accommodating. Both beds super comfortable. Washing machine/dryer made for nice clean clothes to take back home. Shower is fab for a fussy lady like me that appreciates good water pressure. Classy shower gel in a bottle unlike other places that have squandered little comp bottles from hotels. The wonderful hot weather, Kim/Mark's pool and free beer almost prioritised over my tennis tournament - note to self: come next time to do nothing and just enjoy Whakatane weather and relax! A little highlight for our 9 year old was swimming with his Dad - thank you. We asked him to put on his PJs and jump into bed - 30 seconds he's out like a light - that's a sign of super comfy bed and a safe haven. I recommend to all.

great place to stay

Great hosts. Clean and tidy. Highly recommend

This is a lovely, clean, fresh studio with a large swimming pool and hot tub in the garden. There are two bedrooms for guests rented out together or separately sharing the small lounge and kitchen/bathroom area. We were luckily the only people staying and so had the space all to ourselves. I think it's best suited to families or friends needing two bedrooms although fine for those who don't mind sharing the common areas. We had a great time staying here, in fact we stayed an extra night and would recommend it to anyone looking for accommodation in Whakatane. A lovely, relaxed stay. Kim and a Mark are a lovely, easy going couple who will make you feel at home and give lots of advice and tips about the area. Highly recommended.

It was a pleasure to stay at Kim's place - we were down in Whakatane to participate in the Oxfam Trailwalker (me as a walker and my partner as support crew). The place was easy to find and get into, and Kim was very responsive to our queries. Kim was also very accommodating with our check-out time, and my partner having to come and go at odd times in the night. There was even cold water and drinks awaiting us in the fridge when we arrived! The spa pool was also a highlight, we really appreciated how easy it was to use.

For all who just want to have a good time! There is a spa-pool where you can relax in the almost 40c warm water:-) After arriving we found for us two Cokes and two beers in the fridge, this was really friendly from Kim and Mark. The host are really courteous, they will help you with all your questions about the region. In the small kitchen is a toaster and a water heater so you can make your own little breakfast. In the city you can go to many restaurants and food places. We tried many of them and they are really delicious.

Friendly hosts. Would stay again. Is in a great location close to lots of things and with the benefit of being quiet as well. Just felt at home.

Best place to stay in Whakatane with the most helpful people you could think of. Big recommedation.

This was an excellent stay which far exceeded our expectations. Helpful friendly hosts and beautiful and comfortable accommodation. Would recommend it to anybody.

I really enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend staying here, it's the kind of place where you really feel at home. Sue and Brian are a lovely, friendly couple who are happy to share their home with guests. The bedroom is very comfortable (I slept really well here!) and the guest bathroom is well equipped with everything you need. The included breakfast is great and you are able to cook meals in the kitchen/have tea & coffee. I was also invited to join them for dinner which was very kind. They are very sociable hosts, enjoying conversations and they also welcomed me to watch TV with them in the evenings which I appreciated. There is a nice deck area where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine and the lovely garden. I was here without a car - the walk back from town took me a while but I'm not the fittest, fastest walker! However, it's a nice, flat walk and the offer of a lift was always there. I got lifts to town (including early morning for the White island trip!) and then walked back. The Ohope beach bus stop was about 10 minutes walk away and there are local shops there too. Sue & Brian were also really helpful with info regarding local area/other areas of the North Island. Great hosts, thank you :-)

The room was very clean, bed comfortable and bathrooms new. Brian and Sue were very kind and welcoming and contacted us to ensure we were ok during the cyclone season.

Very good stay! Friendly hosts, nice bedroom and bathroom. Just what we needed. Highly recommend.

Lovely hosts couldn't ask for more

Relaxed and friendly stay with Sue and Brian. A friend and I stayed for two nights, and were looked after well. We got given a spare house key for simple access, simple breakfast with cereals and we were able to cook our own food for lunch and dinner. Oh, and fibre wifi is always great to have, so that topped it off.

Tracy's cabin is really nice and it was for me a real pleasure to meet her! She's really friendly and helpful! The bed is sooooo perfect and I had all I needed! Thank you so much for your kindness!

Nice little spot. Private courtyard. Cosy cabin. Fab brekkie! Parking and wifi. Excellent value. Thanks again!

Tracy is a very warm, bright and interesting host. She also makes a great omelette !

This was my best airbnb stay so far. Tracy was a very nice host. The room is absolutely beautiful, and you get a delicious breakfast, would definitely stay here again.

Thanks Tracy. Great place to stay.

Lovely host. Tracy was prompt to respond at short notice and really made me feel welcome. She even threw together breakfast for me. A real bargain!

Nice little private cabin with a little private garden. Friendly host. We were only there for a single night as we were passing through on a road trip, but would recommend it. The only real drawback was the need to take the key for the bathroom to the house at night but this is part of the listing.

Great place to stay, highly recomended!

This must be the best-value place in Whakatane. It was absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.

Frania is a very lovely person. everything is perfect. The room is decorate with taste and very clean. If you are passing through Whakatane this is the place to spend your nights.thanks again for everything !!!!

Frania was really friendly. The room was clean and cosy, we had our own bathroom. The kitchen is without a cooker and you have your own livingroom.

Waru is a great property - has everything you need. Shelly is a great host and has done a beautiful job setting up her property. Central to town and facilities. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great location and beautiful views. Thanks Shelly for making our stay enjoyable.

Shelly welcomed us with warm hugs and she showed us around the apartment and explained everything we need to know. Her apartment has a stunning view and walk distance to the beautiful fall. Close the cafe and grocery stores as well. She prepared the top end stuff for us. Amazing host and great experience for my family.

Great location and great host. Very well appointed unit that was spacious and in a great location.

We stayed at beautiful WARU and met wonderful Shelly. The apartment has lovely views over water, is stylishly appointed but really does feel comfortable and like a home. I am sure many people who visit would love to just move in. Just bring your bags as everything is provided. The walking tour with Shelly is very helpful. Would highly recommend.

Shelly was lovely, welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful with many nice touches. We highly recommend a stay here.

Thanks very much Shelley, the apartment is great, everything so tidy, comfortable and modern. The location was spot on for us, close to the water with an awesome view. Thanks again!

Great location and host definitely recommended.

Very clean well looked after apartment right on the water and in the middle of town. Ensuite in master room was clean and great shower pressure. Comfy beds and plenty room for my family. Shelley was great and seemed like she dropped everything for us given that we booked very last minute. She was very hospitable and treated us like family bringing us milk and biscuits when we arrived. The kitchen had everything, large main bathroom with washer & dryer. Safe parking in gated area and though we were only there for a night, my family and I didn't want to leave. Thank you again Shelley, we loved it and hope to see you again soon.