Lovely home, I really enjoyed my week's stay here. Bedroom and living spaces are spacious, and the house is kept remarkably clean and tidy, and super warm during the winter months which was a major +++ for me. Alice and Biju are very friendly hosts and I felt welcome to share their home. Would recommend.

Fantastic house in a great location ... right next to a beach. Warm and friendly welcome from Biju and Alice .... a great place to spend a few days as you explore the region .... nice and peaceful, yet just 10 minutes drive into town.

This is a clean & comfortable home, situated in a quiet neighbourhood. Biju & Alice gave us a friendly welcome & respected our privacy.

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.

A quiet, private respectful space. Very clean and organised

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!

Lovely place for a stop. Very welcoming hosts, would recommend.

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!

Cheryl and Mark were wonderful hosts. Typical, warm Kiwi hospitality. The house was very clean and it's located in a quiet neighborhood just by the beach.

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.

Lovely stay. Lovely place. Lovely hosts. I would recommend a stay here.

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!

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

Cheryl and Mark gave us such a wonderful warm welcome in to their place, and set us up with all the info we needed to enjoy Whakatane. The unit is lovely, with a good amount of space for two of us to relax in. And the bed is super comfy and the towels oh so fluffy! Also loved having a bathtub to soak in after a bit of hiking. Great location across from the beach, and a short drive to town. Will absolutely look forward to staying again the next time we visit Whakatane.

What a find! Fantastic apartment - 30 second walk to the beach. Beautiful bedding, towels and amazingly comfy bed. Big bathroom with bath and separate shower. Sofa, big TV, reliable wifi. Kitchenette with kettle, fridge, microwave, toaster and plenty of china, glasses, cutlery etc. Mark & Cheryl are lovely, very welcoming & friendly. Communication was quick and helpful. Breakfast is provided and beautifully set out - cereal, toast & jam, fresh fruit, yoghurt, fresh juice etc. Cheryl even insists on doing the washing up! We have spent the last few months travelling around New Zealand and this was the nicest Airbnb we stayed in. Highly recommend this place. A little piece of heaven. Thank you Cheryl & Mark

Cheryl gave us a very warm welcome. The apartment has plenty of space, and Cheryl provided a delicious breakfast. The bed was the most comfortable of all we have slept in recently with beautiful crisp bed linen. Thankyou Cheryl and Mark for a very pleasant stay.

Doug and Sarah were very nice and helpful hosts. The apartment was lovely and had everything you could need. It was also located within a five minute drive from the town. We would definitely stay here again and would bring our dog again!

Lovely beautiful helped accomodate my beautiful niece and her family while they were in NZ on holidays. My niece loved the location and said Doug and Sandra were absolutely beautiful people ❤️

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.

We really loved our stay at Jenny's place. The area is quiet and the house has amazing view on the coastline and it is really close to the beach, just perfect to have a walk along the ocean! Jenny is a really friendly and helpful host. She made us feel confortable right away. I would definitely recommend staying with her.

We wished we had more time to enjoy this place.

Great stay! Beautiful view of the beach!

Brilliant location. Spotlessly presented. Lovely linen and bedding. A little difficult to find in the dark. Jenny is a welcoming host. The room was very private with its own deck and magnificent views. Highly recommend it.

Fabulous place, just like the hostess.

A nice clean and quiet location approx 5 k from downtown Whakatane. A good host who willingly gives advice on what is available locaĺly.

We stayed at Jenny's place for a couple of days and couldn't have enjoyed it more!

Kate and Rob are really great and I enjoyed my time chatting with them. They were very flexible with my arrival time and highly accommodating with me parking my vehicle and trailer off the road and charging up some batteries. I found their offer for coffee and breakfast to be quite generous and the room was well-facilitated with WiFi, a lamp and spare plugs for devices. They were kind and friendly and their house is very clean. Nice experience, with real people. Highly recommended.

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! :)

Perfect place to stay for me. Kate and her husband are very engaging, friendly and willing to accommodate my late check in. Will stay again if I am going to Whakatane

Yeah my first Air BnB experience was exactly what I needed - All I did was relax, read, music and plan next travels. Bed comfy, all the facilities you need,, happy days . Thankyou Rob, Kate and cats : )

Kate & Rob are a lovely genuine relaxed couple and only to happy to welcome you to their home. Their home becomes your home for your stay. I had a very comfortable stay.

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

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.

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

Lovely modern studio. Very friendly hosts.Great value for money. Have already booked a second week.

Louis and Donna were great hosts and a pleasure to meet. We would be very keen to stay there again. We had our bikes and enjoyed the cycle to the river mouth and proximity to the town. The accommodation was very comfortable and of a high standard. Very flexible and able to come and go with seperate downstairs part of the home. Thankyou

This was our second stay at this lovely studio. Would definitely recommend to others.

Very nice, clean and comfortable room. Unfortunately didn't get to meet Louis or Donna however I had no issues getting in to the room and Donnas communication was excellent throughout. A trouble free stay.

Was an absolutely lovey stay. Accommodation was amazing so made my stay very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

I enjoyed my stay here and would stay here again. The studio was just as advertised and just right for one or two people. Louis and Donna were great hosts and made my stay in Whakatane a good one.

Value for money, great place and very friendly host, fully recommend

Lovely accommodating hosts, who open their home, and will share as much or little as you'd like. The beach is amazing, as is their home and their hearts. Be sure to give yourself a couple days to take it all in. Would stay there again without hesitation if I ever made it back that way again.

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Warm welcome to a very clean and tidy home, 2 minutes walk to the beach and a quiet neighbourhood. Generous continental breakfast and my coffee needs anticipated. Close to Whakatane, 4 minutes drive.

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!

This night was perfect for us (my friend and I). John and Anne were lovely, very welcoming. We enjoyed the evening and the dinner with them. We felt like at home!

Great place, great hosts.

John and Ann were such terrific hosts. Of course, this is John's neighborhood, where he grew up. They were both very friendly and had great stories. John even checked out the capability of watching the Super Bowl as we are big New England Patriot's fans and our home team won the game. We watched in the comfort of John's living room. Had fantastic time there and went off one day to explore the volcano on White Island. Really interesting one hour boat ride and then walk around the volcano with gas masks to make the sulfuric acid smell less potent.

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.

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, great ammenities, wonderful host, what more could you ask for! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others. Hugs on arrival definitely a plus too!!

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 there to greet us when we arrived. She gave us a great walkthrough and orientation to the city. The view is amazing and the furniture was great. The kitchen has every amenity you could possibly need. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer!

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.

Great location and host definitely recommended.

Shelly's place is the best AIR BNB experience I have had. Excellent everything - friendly and attentive hostess, top-end property, ridiculously gorgeous view from the balcony, the bedroom and the lounge, fantastically clean, soft linen, comfortable bed, high pressured shower - I can't recommend highly enough and I am already planning my next stay. Thank you so much Shelly. You and your property are exceptional!

Our stay at Tracys was great. The room was very comfortable and clean. Tracy was a great host. Would highly recommend this accommodation.

Highly recommended! Tracy and her family are very friendly and accommodating. We felt right at home and would definitelystay again.

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.

Friendly host, clean place, quiet room. Can definitely recommend it!

Tracy was a warm and friendly host. She made us feel welcome. Her cabin was neat and very well accomodated. I would have no hesitation in recommending it.

Tracy was warm and welcoming. She showed us our sweet little cabin, out side cook and sit area and took us round to show us where to access the main house for the toilet, bathroom and washing machine. The bed is cosy and the little garden is quaint. It is a nice spot to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the bird song. Tracy also makes a nice omelet with fresh chives from the garden. She will happily bring it to you if you want to eat it in you little private garden or you can sit at her table with her. As the property is on a main road you do get a little traffic noise but it is nothing to be concerned about as the main house is between you and the road. It is a pleasure to stay there and we will again.

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

Tracy made us very welcome. Room was small but lovely. Breakfast omelette was delicious. Downside was having to walk down the path to get to the house to use the toilet late at night. Weather was fine so we were okay.

Beautiful house and room in lovely location, hosts where very great people. Recommend to anyone.

New, modern house . High standard of furnishings. Carefully prepared healthy breakfast. Available hosts who are concerned you have a good experience. Good parking, wifi. This was our intro to Air B&B and we hope everywhere else is as good.

Trish's place is located within walking distance of Whakatane CBD and the wharf. It's sparkling clean, with a very comfortable bed and a nice outlook to the garden from the deck. Also a fresh fruit salad in the mornings. Trish is a very welcoming and helpful hostess. Top marks!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

Small and simple but close to everything you need. 50 metre walk to the departure point for white island ferries!

Very cute and comfortable home. Definitely a interesting home with great wood accents. All communication was excellent!! The toilet is not in the bathroom but on porch area off the kitchen which pictures do not show. Ani was great to answer any questions immediately! We loved your home. The older accents were much appreciated!! Thank you Ani! We especially enjoyed your heated bed!!! Recommend for a stay!!

Duncan & Judy were the best hosts I've had so far. They made us feel right at home and took very good care of us. Not only are they friendly and generous people with lots of interesting stories to tell, they also showed us around and helped us with anything we needed. Duncan & Judy's beautiful house is located in a national park, so it's very quiet and peaceful. The beds were extremely comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Anyone who gets to stay with Duncan & Judy can consider themselves lucky!

Warm, welcoming hosts with a perfect flat for an overnight stay

What an amazing house and view of nature, it was like it was suspended across nature. The accomodation itself was almost self contained and extremely comfortable. Hosts were amazing and full of excitement and adventure themselves. The property is also just a short walk to town which was very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the area.

Staying at Duncan and Judy's place was great! Their house is located right behind a nature reserve with some beautiful foliage and lovely birds. The bedroom was clean, quiet and even came with an information binder of things to do around the area as well as a private bathroom. Before we slept we walked down into town for some delicious dinner upon Duncan's recommendation. The next morning we had a tour at 8am booked and Duncan made us breakfast before we left, which was a real treat. We only stayed one night and really wished we were able to stay longer, even considered cancelling our booking the following day. Needless to say we will be coming back to stay with these two when we come back to the area. Definitely recommend! Ps. They also have a really cute dog who is very friendly.

These guys were so lovely! Beautiful home and beautiful people. Couldn't have asked for a better stay EXCEPT FOR A LONGER STAY! Thank you so much

A great location from which to explore the area. Duncan and Judy were extremely welcoming and their local knowledge was very helpful. The room itself has a wonderful view into the trees and we had an extremely peaceful stay. Would definitely recommend a stay here, particularly if you are keen to utilise the local knowledge of the two wondeful hosts.

This is such a beautiful place to stay with unsurpassed views of the bushland and central for some lovely walks. Also in a lovely town! Duncan and Judy must be THE most welcoming hosts on airbnb! Couldn't be better!

Very lovely hosts and a nice place to stay. Communication before and during the stay was perfect. Nice place to just relax. Definitely a recommendation.

great place to stay

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.

a nice stay with spa and pool

Great hosts. Clean and tidy. Highly recommend

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.

We were there post winter (early sept), and only for 1 night. Kim and Mark's place is carpeted, except for half the kitchen, and the shower area. There's plenty of hot water in the shower; just take note that the basin's water is cold. Was really in love with their towels - it was so soft! This place would be great for a family of 4, booking both of their rooms, as the shared space is really cozy and good for chilling. For those with a huge luggage/suitcase, there would not be enough floor space to leave them open in the bedroom itself, so make sure to plan your outfits and take out what you need in the living room first. Tl, dr; Warm and comfy bed, cosy shared space, and friendly dog!

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.

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.

Susan and her husband were very accommodating and friendly hosts. They enjoyed taking with us about things to do around town as well as world affairs in general, and they are very well-informed on both accounts! Their internet was high-speed with no problems. A great place to stay!

Thank you Sue and Brian for hosting me. Great accommodation, quiet neighborhood, very attentive to my needs as well as providing advice for local attractions. Would stay again and can recommend to others. Thanks!

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

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.

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.

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 :-)

very convenient

Lynne's a lovely host who happily shared her home environment and smoochy cat CK with me; - would love to see the garden in its summer glory.

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.

Lynne, was absolutely lovely so warm and welcoming. The bed was sensational and a ver relaxing stay. Strongly recommend a stay at Lynne's.

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

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

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.

Lynne is a very friendly and welcoming host who shared with us interesting stories on the local attractions. Her place is clean and cosy and we enjoyed our stay here!

Lynne's home is wonderful. Lynne is very friendly and helpful. We would come back anytime and recommend anyone to stay with her.