Family-friendly vacation rentals in Whakatāne

Had an amazing stay here! The house was lovely and spacious, as well super clean and tidy. The view is truly spectacular and can be seen from most rooms in the house which was so cool. Would definitely recommend!

We had a fantastic weekend stay at this lovely 2-bedroom unit in Rotorua. The place was spotless, beautifully presented, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The private outdoor spa was an absolute highlight—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. It’s conveniently located close to the city but still peaceful and quiet. The host was amazing—communication was clear, friendly, and timely, which made everything super easy. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again

The best thing about the place is that it's near Lake Rotorua. It doesn't look amazing from the outside, but inside it's pretty good and really spacious.

Beautiful, spotless space with everything we could need. Great for the kids. Thank you Lynley for sharing your bach with us

Joss and Wayne, the hosts, made our stay absolutely fantastic! They were so friendly and welcoming, and the log cabin was simply stunning. We had an incredible time there!

We absolutely loved our stay, very nice and cozy. Dharmen was very attentive to all needs and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We would definitely book this place again.

We had a wonderful stay , everything was clean , tidy and warm , well equipped with all we needed. Spa was lovely and a good place to relax at the end of the day.

We had a lovely stay here. Peaceful but so entertaining for the children right on the park and across the road from the beach . A really lovely family holiday and so well equipped.

Great location, conveniently located on a quiet area within walking distance to redwood forest and very short drive to city centre. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Fiona is a great host. Excellent communication throughout with great recommendations on activities. Will certainly stay here again in the future..

My friends & I had a marvellous stay. The place was perfect, great views & peaceful surroundings. It was lovely being on the deck, watching the birds & looking out onto Lake Rotoiti. We were there for mountains biking & paddleboarding on the lake. It is 20mins to the mtbike tracks. The instructions & local recommendations were great. If you want a peaceful stay in a fantastic location then this is the place to be. Many thanks to the owner :-)

Beautiful spot right across from the beach. Quiet and peaceful, just what we needed.

Such a great property for a large family to enjoy the simple things. Photos are accurate and place is exactly as described. The reserve next door makes you feel like you have an even larger backyard. Great walks near by, easy access to lake a short walk or 2 minute drive away. Friendly and responsive hosts. Our 2nd time here and will visit again.

thanks Fiona, we loved our stay and would love to come back. such a great location . 10/10

The cottage is in a great location. It was smaller than expected and unfortunately we were unable to sit outside but otherwise the cottage was a great place for a relaxing vacation. Would recommend and stay there again. Thanks Sharon.

Perfection…in every way. Great communication and Paul was very responsive and accommodating. The place was a slice of heaven and we will definitely be using it every time we travel to Whakatane. Super close to town, with 180 degree ocean views and very respectful quiet neighbours. 10/10 for anyone looking for an amazing place to relax and unwind. Thanks Paul & Nikita and your lovely pet goat Balaagi.

What a great little spot. Felt like we were tucked away in the woods but close to everything we needed. Thanks for having us Jerry, absolutely wonderful to find a place willing to take on the 6 of us (2 humans and 4 dogs) we had a great stay. We will definitely be back

Quirky fun layout. Very practical & roomy enough for 9 guests. The kids loved that the pool was available even though it was Easter weekend. Roszarri was very helpful and welcoming.

Really great stay for our little family. Clean, close to the beach and the pool and hot tub were fantastic. Really responsive when we had questions during our stay too!

Loved the location and walking distance to all restaurants, cafes. Clean and everything you need

We had a wonderful stay at Gloria’s. absolute perfect for 3 kids under 5 with two adults. So much for the kids to do! Gloria had a huge range of toys available and the pool was perfect - beautifully heated and a nice area to be in. Full kitchen was great too. Definitely recommend 😊

Our stay in Jo's place was a little special because we arrived during the lockdown. After more than 5 airbnb hosts canceled or declined our reservatin because we had to do our self-isolation, Jo and her family were the only one who took us in, and for that we are incredibly greatfull. This place is really a full equipped appartment within a big house, with a beautifull garden, a park right next to the house, a beautifull beach 3 minutes walking and a big supermarket 10 minutes walking. You will be in a perfect location, have your own privacy and feel like in home.

Clean, today, easy to find and very affordable

Would 100% stay again such a good location and great for the dogs! With parks and the beach only minutes away definitely best of both worlds. House had so much space and lots of seating areas. Loved the pool!

This is the top accommodation I’ve experienced in Rotorua. Both the interior and exterior are spacious, comfortable, and clean. The actual place looks even better than the photos. You can enjoy a private hot spring with peaceful scenery, and there‘s a lakefront and playground just a 3-minute walk away, making it the perfect accommodation where parents and children can all enjoy together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​