Hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand

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70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
Aotearoa Lodge is located in Whitianga and features free Wi-Fi. It also offers highchairs, meeting rooms and free bicycle rental.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
311 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre

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Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:April
Average price in Whitianga:$117/night
Cheapest price found:$56/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Friday
$69 - $199
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$111 - $184
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Top-rated Whitianga hotels

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20 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$130
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Hotel prices in Whitianga

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70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
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20 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Whitianga

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11 Ohuka Place, Whitianga, New Zealand
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$132
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9 Grange Road, Hahei, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$95
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19a Tarapatiki Drive, Whitianga, New Zealand
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$184
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73 South Highway, Whitianga, New Zealand
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$161
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Where to stay in Whitianga

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About Whitianga

With a prime spot on Mercury Bay, Whitianga thrives with a beachy ambience and plenty of water activities, fishing and cruises to nearby islands and coves. Whitianga also features museums, thermal hot pools and family-friendly adventures parks.

Things to do in Whitianga

In addition to lazy days at the beach, visitors can engage in scuba diving, kayaking and boating from Mercury Bay or the nearby Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. Sport fishing for tuna and marlin heats up from January through March. You can also join a chartered trip for sightseeing at the Mercury or Alderman islands.

Don’t miss experiencing The Lost Spring, a collection of hand-sculpted thermal springs nestled within tropical trees and a native New Zealand bush. Take a break from soaking to wander through amethyst and crystal-laden caves within the surrounding gardens.

Travelling with the family? Head over to Fun Zone Adventure & Family Park for an action-packed day of archery, quad bike riding, laser clay bird shooting and paintball. In a valley about 20 minutes outside the city, you can spend the day observing native birds and farm animals at Mill Creek Bird & Animal Park. There’s also a mini-golf course, train rides and fort climbing.

History and mystery take centre stage at Mercury Bay Museum Whitianga, housed within the original 1937 Dairy Factory. Exhibits highlight everything from maritime disasters to legendary explorers and early settlers to the region. You’ll also find Maori artefacts and natural history displays.

Getting around Whitianga

You can rent a car at Tauranga Airport, about 172 kilometres away. Taxis and shuttles offer transportation around town, while ferries depart from Ferry Landing for popular sites.

Facts about staying in Whitianga

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  • What are the best hotels in Whitianga?

    1,445 reviews rated Beachside Resort Whitianga with an average score of 8.3/10. It may also be worth looking into the Beachfront Resort, which received a rating of 9.1/10 from 163 reviews. Bayside Motel Whitianga could also be a good option, with a score of 9.0/10 from 577 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Cooks Beach?

    Admiral Waters is a good hotel close to Cooks Beach - it has scored 8.8 over 123 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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