East Coast
Travel Guide





Visit East Coast
Where to stay in East Coast

Waiotahi
When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall.

Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

Emerald Hotel
The rooms we were allocated were very spacious, well provisioned, clean and tidy. The only issues we had was having to fill the jug from the bathroom basin and all of the lifts were not working.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Never had a room cleaned so well, such attention to detail, she was fantastic.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
Didn’t use kitchen and parking was a bit tricky
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Portside Hotel
Room was nice. Main reason I marked the rating down to good was the noise coming from the Port all night, it didn’t stop and the banging was very loud.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Ohiwa Seascape Studios
Lovely room, fabulous location.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

The Verandah at Gisborne
I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

