Moko the Dolphin
Moko the Dolphin, Warren Cole Walkway, Whakatāne Central, Whakatāne 3158, New Zealand- Statue
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About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the epitome of comfort at Tuscany Villas Whakatane. Our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and kitchenettes ensure a relaxing stay.
Upscale Amenities
Indulge in satellite TV, ironing facilities, and even a spa bath in select suites. Everything you need for a luxurious getaway is right here.
Prime Location
Conveniently located in the heart of Whakatane, our boutique hotel is a stone's throw away from restaurants, bars, and exciting tour options. Explore the beauty of White Island or unwind at Ohope Beach just a short drive away.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at Tuscany Villas Whakatane.
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Important Information
A credit card is required to secure your booking. Please note that cash and debit cards are not acceptable forms of payment at this property.
The credit card used for booking must be presented upon arrival for verification purposes, and guest must provide a matching photo ID. This property has a maximum of two rooms per credit card, and credit card holder must occupy a room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
Cycling
Golf course
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Canoeing
Snorkelling
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Sun terrace
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Minimarket on site
Wheelchair accessible
Snack bar
Toilet with grab rails
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor fireplace
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Room Types
Executive Studio with Spa Bath
Up to 2 guests32 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Features spacious layout and a spa bath in the room or in the private bathroom. This room also features a Nespresso machine and milk frother.
This room has no capacity for extra beds or guests.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
32 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettle
Deluxe King Studio
Up to 2 guests40 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This studio has a super king-sized bed, a spa bath, air conditioning and kitchenware.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
Up to 2 guests42 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This air-conditioned suite comes with private balcony/patio, a kitchenette with a microwave and a spa bath with separate shower. It also features a seating area including 1 sofa bed and a TV with satellite channels.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
42 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Deluxe Family Suite
Up to 3 guests44 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This family room has air conditioning, cable TV and a microwave. Guests can relax in the spa bath.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
44 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Suite)
Up to 4 guests48 m2King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
517-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony/patio with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels, pay movies, DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, double sofa bed, and sofa bed; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
48 m2
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskDVD playerMicrowavePrivate bathroomKitchenInterconnected room(s) availableSofa bedRoom service (limited hours)
Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Super King Deluxe Suite)
Up to 2 guests38 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
409-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV with premium channels, pay movies, DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Washer/dryer, double sofa bed, and free local calls; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
38 m2
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskDVD playerMicrowavePrivate bathroomInterconnected room(s) availableSofa bedRoom service (limited hours)Wheelchair accessible
Deluxe Studio
Up to 2 guests30 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Well-appointed room with queen-size bed, work desk, microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV (limited channels).
Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettle
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Guest reviews(1,151 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Great central location to town. Room was clean and tidy.
Starting to show signs of being a little run down.
3/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Locality
I ca.e away with bed bug bites. I loved the idea of a spa bath until water from the jets wet the bedding, carpet. The jets are too strong..I didn't have a great sleep the bed wasn't comfy.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 17, 2026Excellent location. Nearly were great food places to eat. Kind and friendly shopkeepers in Nearly stores also.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Tuscany Villas is located central to Whakatane CBD so its within walking distance to restaurants, bars, the beach and a few notable landmarks of Whakatane. The room was immaculate and comfortable, great parking and still very quiet. The staff were very professional and helpful.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Clean, great management and location
Nothing to see here..was a fantastic stay.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Its our regular when we come and visit whakatane. The best location.
Given the key to the wrong room but was quickly sorted.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026There was plenty of space, pleasurable experience, friendly and hospitable hosts, The clean outdoor area
I didn’t have the patience to work the elements.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Close to town center, large room
No condiments.... Basic cutlery,and plates Noisy at night
10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Friendly staff, great location, clean tidy rooms
8/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026The staff were very accommodating and helpful and they managed to upgrade my room to a spa bath room as I requested… Room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Free wifi was a bonus… overall had a great staycation…
Only thing I would say is that…The spa jets in the spa bath were not working… unless they are set on a time restriction. They ended up working 30mins before we checked out so the timer may explain the problem. Regardless of this our stay was great!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026We spent one night on a recent business trip and was thoroughly impressed. The motel has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed the moment you arrive. The room was spotlessly clean and quiet. The hosts are friendly and accommodating. Overall, it is a fantastic boutique property that offers excellent comfort and convenience for both holiday and business travelers. We will definitely be back.
The only small drawback from a business perspective, the table did not have a nearby plug socket for my laptop charger to reach. I moved around the room to keep my laptop charged while working, however not the end of the world..
10/10
Reviewed Jul 22, 2026I stay here on a regular basis for both work and leisure. The team are always amazing and always are considerate of my needs.
NA
9/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026Clean room
Car parks too small for SUV and 4X4 trucks
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026The hosts were amazing. I arrived super late and they dragged themselves in to the cold night to look after me. I was even escorted to my room coz it was dark lol. Room was spacious and warm (they had put the heat pump on to warm the room for my late arrival). Bed was comfy. Enjoyed my super short stay here.
Uuummmm .... nit picking here.... couldn't get the jug to work without repositioning it on its base a couple of times.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026Clean spacious
8/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026was central for what I wanted
not sure why I had a disability room .
8/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Location
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Great place to stay, location is very convenient.
Being woken by other people staying at motel yelling and swearing at each other.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026Great location, very close to town, can easily walk there. Motel is great, lovely big room, with spa bath. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Some rowdy guests very early hours of morning, not the motel's fault.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Nice and warm
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026The owners are very welcoming and attentive. This is our 6th stay here and we will continue to book. The owners are careful to keep the property quiet and restful. 100% recommend
10/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026Friendly and welcoming reception. On opening the door we were greeted by a fresh smell from our room.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026Neighbor decided it was a great idea to smoke weed and stink our unit out. Had to shut the window and door.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026Large room and comfortable
10/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026Our room was clean, the bed was comfy, and had all the amenities we needed
10/10
Reviewed Jun 29, 2026Hospitality of managers were amaizing . Very thankful to them husband and wife 💓
Amaizing room very clean 👌 I'll definitely be back again
10/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2026Everything was beautiful the hospitality was amaizing rooms clean and tidy id stay there again
10/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026Amazing size room and bath! So comfy and worth it. So close to town you can walk to the middle of town in less than a minute. Amazing, lovely staff who are so quick to help.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026Room was well set out, clean
I didn't stay long enough to determine
10/10
Reviewed Jun 17, 2026Great location, 2 min walk from town Centre. Rooms are spacious and some have a spa available- Great addition. The main light in the some of the rooms could be brighter but otherwise well set up room. What i really love and why I keep coming back is the service- friendy, helpful- nothing is too much to ask. As a solo female traveler the safety of places where I stay are absolutely paramount and this place is brilliant. I always feel welcomed and safe- the main two people who works there are just fantastic. Will be coming back.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 11, 2026Comfy bed, nice and tidy, wonderful spa.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2026I love the location, the atmosphere and the huge jacuzi. - when working lol loved the upstairs room it was beautiful. Staff are accomodating and friendly. We will return - please do not take what i say harshly in the “didnt like section” as that is just constructive feedback of our stays.
We have stayed here twice and had to relocate rooms due to the jets not working in the original rooms - however staff is prompt and solving the problem and we appreciate the service. The most recent upstairs room above number 1 had a weird smell coming from the shower drain system (although we never had used the shower) i forgot to note it to the staff on duty.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2026Right in town very covenant. and quite.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2026Staff were very friendly and accommodation was close to restaurants.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026Room was super clean!
Liked everything
8/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026Great location clean and tidy easy check in
I have stayed here a few times when visit family. Usually get a very warm welcome, seems there are new owners it it just didn’t feel like the same level of welcome or friendliness
7/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2026Good location
The bed mattress has wire coming out
10/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Location was perfect close to town, coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Spa bath was amazing! Friendly, helpful staff and a good sized, clean room.
Didn't have milk for our coffee.
10/10
Reviewed May 29, 2026Great location everything in walking distance. Large spacious rooms
Clean tidy and spacious
5/10
Reviewed May 26, 2026Nothing much just a room for us to relax in during the Kapa Haka regionals.
The parking was horrible. Room was quite small.
4/10
Reviewed May 25, 2026Was close to town and nice and quiet.
The first room we got put in the spa bath was filthy it had about 7 places of hair and abit of yellow stains in it. So I told the guy there so he come for a look and moved us to the next room.
8/10
Reviewed May 22, 2026Clean and nice
They annoyed me about my dog.
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Very clean, perfect for our stay.
8/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Helpful staff and comfortable room.
Default programme on the TV was a Japanese drama channel!
10/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Very friendly and helpful management couple
8/10
Reviewed May 17, 2026Great room. Nice and tidy. Very central to Whakatane Strand. The Com restaraunt is a 2min walk away. The spa room was perfect. I enjoyed an early check-in also.
10/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Clean, comfy. Able to book in early at no extra cost. Spa bath. Spacious shower. King size bed ( we paid a little extra) pleasant staff
Very small tea cups
10/10
Reviewed May 5, 2026Super happy with this room. It was spacious, quiet, and comfy. The staff were excellent and there was ample parking! The jacuzzi was a nice touch :)
10/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026Staff were friendly and accommodating
10/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2026Love location. Near the town center, bars and restaurants. Excellent for families. Friendly staff Excellent facilities Very comfortable.
The button to make spa bubble didnt work
7/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2026Excellent location and very friendly staff
Bed was not comfortable and spare blanket needed a wash - bedside lamp not working
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Great location very helpful and freindly staff
Leaving
8/10
Reviewed Apr 18, 2026Location was great, right in town close to restaurants.
N/A
10/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Friendly staff and super accommodating when we were evacuated because of the cyclone
10/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026The property was clean and the bed was comfy. We also got a good size milk which was a bonus
There was nothing I didn’t like
7/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026In room media - they have gone from sky to something else that is far less effective or entertaining.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Room was very comfortable. The staff worked very well and the room was always clean and given everything we needed.
We liked everything. Facility was in an excellent position.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 10, 2026The Manager was a very nice hardworrking guy
8/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Had everything we needed for the two nights stay. Location provided a good central spot for exploring the area and the room had what we needed with the kitchen set up and lovely spa bath
The bed was way too hard. Unfortunately I wouldn’t stay again because of the brick mattress
9/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Great location, easy walking to bars & restaurants and estuary
8/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Location, close proximity to town centre
9/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Reception lady very nice
Na
10/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2026Good location, nice layout
nothing! - only thing was smoking areas but was easy to access them.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026Location good for purpose and quality of accomm very good
The was no milk or salt n pepper in room. We arrived after hours decided not to raise issue with manager due to late hour
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Great location
- •Friendly staff
- •Convenient amenities
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •High noise levels
- •Poor wifi
Cleanliness
8.24/10Several mentions of cleanliness, but minor issues with facilities and some reviews describing shabbiness.
Service
8.9/10Multiple positive comments about friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.25/10Highlighted in many reviews as a strong point, very central and convenient.
Room Quality
8.2/10Some rooms had issues noted, like comfort and amenities.
Amenities
8.73/10General satisfaction with amenities, yet some disappointment in specifics.
Value for Money
8.99/10Favorable remarks on value considering location and room size.
Food and Beverage
8.24/10Limited feedback, though some guests expressed a desire for more breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.01/10Overall satisfaction with many guests having enjoyable experiences, offset by noted shortcomings.