Waikanae Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waikanae
A coastal landscape with dense greenery and a distant view of a mountain range across a body of water.

Our guide on where to stay in Waikanae

Find the best Waikanae areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

Kapiti Gateway Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 out of 5
114 Main Road Waikanae
The price is AU$143 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$143
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waimeha Domain are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
"Stayed for 2 nights. Staff was friendly and room was very nice. Very happy with my stay will definitely stay again if im back."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Kapiti Gateway Motel
Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

Waikanae Beach Waikanae
The price is AU$231 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$231
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Waikanae Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"This ticks all of the boxes from the wonderful host's communication, location of the bach, it is beautifully warm with a log burner. Linens are always beautifully clean. If you have mobility issues there is a downstairs bedroom - it is ideal.. oh and its private too, with beautiful trees and shrubs ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach
Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

Waikanae Beach Wellington
The price is AU$233 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$233
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"We loved the attention to detail, warm homely feel to the Bach, great proximity to beach, cafes, bars, 4Square shop. Absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend to others. We will definitely be back 😊"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach

Waikanae Beach Waikanae
Stay at this cottage in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Waikanae Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"This ticks all of the boxes from the wonderful host's communication, location of the bach, it is beautifully warm with a log burner. Linens are always beautifully clean. If you have mobility issues there is a downstairs bedroom - it is ideal.. oh and its private too, with beautiful trees and shrubs ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Beside the lagoon - Waikanae Beach
Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

Waikanae Beach Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"We loved the attention to detail, warm homely feel to the Bach, great proximity to beach, cafes, bars, 4Square shop. Absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend to others. We will definitely be back 😊"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux
Wonderful ocean-view holiday house 1 back from beach

Wonderful ocean-view holiday house 1 back from beach

Waikanae Beach waikanae
Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"This is a very clean, well equipped home in a great location. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Wonderful ocean-view holiday house 1 back from beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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