Hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand

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Whitianga, New Zealand
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Whitianga. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Cheapest month:July
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Whitianga:$183/night
Cheapest price found:$97/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$123 - $230
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$153 - $218
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Whitianga hotels

Browse through properties in Whitianga that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 491 properties in Whitianga and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These Whitianga properties are among the highest rated by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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20 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$213
Avg. per night
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$227
Avg. per night
93-97 Albert Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$192
Avg. per night
66 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$179
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Whitianga, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Whitianga that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Whitianga can be found for as low as $145 per night. There is currently one property in Whitianga that can be booked for this price. Albert Number 6 Motel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Whitianga. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Whitianga. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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6 Albert Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$145
Avg. per night
70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$192
Avg. per night
18 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$232
Avg. per night
14 Parkland Place, Brophy's Beach, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$250
Avg. per night
113 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$274
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Whitianga

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Whitianga to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Whitianga at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Whitianga. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
3 stars
3 stars
93-97 Albert Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
70 Racecourse Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
6 Albert Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
18 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand
113 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, New Zealand
20 Eyre Street, Whitianga, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Whitianga

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Whitianga.
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11 Ohuka Place, Whitianga, New Zealand
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$220
Avg. per night
19a Tarapatiki Drive, Whitianga, New Zealand
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$302
Avg. per night
73 South Highway, Whitianga, New Zealand
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$266
Avg. per night
9 Grange Road, Hahei, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$148
Avg. per night

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

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Whitianga to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Whitianga?

    Peninsula Motel (8.7/10 from 391 reviews), Albert Number 6 Motel (8.3/10 from 645 reviews), and Blue Marlin Apartments (8.6/10 from 363 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Whitianga.

  • What is a good hotel near Cooks Beach?

    Admiral Waters is a hotel near Cooks Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.8 across 124 reviews.

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