Waikanae Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Waikanae

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Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka Beach.

Waikanae Beach
Kapiti Gateway Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 out of 5
114 Main Road, Waikanae
The price is AU$157 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$157
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waikanae. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waimeha Domain are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
Room was very tidy, Francis and the other staff member we met were super friendly and wonderful. Francis was such a lovely person, made us feel very welcoming from the beginning :) Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Kapiti Gateway Motel
Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Waikanae Beach
Stay at this cottage in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great for Kapiti island trip
The place was great for a family stop over for a couple of days to visit Kapiti island.Very comfortable!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home
Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket

Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket

Waikanae Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Waikanae. Enjoy free breakfast, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Very well equipped house with lovely wood burner, very comfortable beds and super clean.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket
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.
Fisherman’s Cottage - Waikanae Beach

Fisherman’s Cottage - Waikanae Beach

Waikanae Beach, Wellington - Wairarapa
Stay at this vacation home in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ...
Fisherman’s Cottage - Waikanae Beach
Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Waikanae Beach
Stay at this cottage in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great for Kapiti island trip
The place was great for a family stop over for a couple of days to visit Kapiti island.Very comfortable!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home
Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket

Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket

Waikanae Beach
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Waikanae. Enjoy free breakfast, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Very well equipped house with lovely wood burner, very comfortable beds and super clean.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Twin Palms - Free cleaning,wifi and breakfast, linen and goody basket
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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Reviews of Waikanae

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 60%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small friendly town with all amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thinking of moving here

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn’t really get time to see much of the place as we were there only overnight to attend a special birthday

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Everything was good apart from the bedding

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