Ease
Rooms, dining, entertainment and guest services are all within easy reach, making each part of the visit straightforward to enjoy.
About & Offers
A resort shaped around your whole stay
Comfortable accommodation, thoughtful dining, in-person entertainment and attentive service come together at Merquessagrandinn in Whakatāne.
The resort
The idea behind the resort
Merquessagrandinn was brought together with a clear intention: to give guests in Whakatāne a single destination where accommodation, dining, relaxation and live entertainment sit side by side. Every part of the resort is designed to feel connected, so moving between a meal, an evening at the gaming floor and a good night's rest requires nothing more than a short walk.
Comfort
Well-appointed accommodation sits at the heart of the resort, giving guests a genuine place to rest and return to.
Service
Every guest question has a direct route to the right member of the team — before arrival, during the stay and at check-out.
Responsible entertainment
Gaming at Merquessagrandinn is open to guests aged 18 and over. Responsible play information is clearly available throughout the gaming area.
Offers
Ways to plan a visit
Short Stay
A focused, accommodation-first visit that makes the most of the resort over a night or two in Whakatāne.
Dining & Stay
Combine your room and dining preferences in a single enquiry and let the team put together the details.
Group Visit
Bring your group, meeting or event plans to us alongside your accommodation preferences and we will coordinate the essentials.
Stay, play, dine and relax in one destination
Rooms suited to both short breaks and longer visits
Dining and entertainment woven throughout the resort
Guest services available at every stage of your visit
Meetings & events
Bring people together at the resort
Merquessagrandinn supports private functions, business gatherings and group stays in Whakatāne. The events team can outline available spaces and service arrangements to suit your requirements, whether your group is drawn by the resort's meeting facilities or the appeal of spending an evening at the casino after a productive day.
Meetings
Talk through the format, guest numbers and practical requirements with the dedicated events team at Merquessagrandinn.
Private functions
Enquire about available spaces and service arrangements for celebrations, private dinners and corporate receptions at the resort.
Group stays
Coordinate rooms, dining and resort access — including casino guest services — through a single group enquiry.
Explore your stay options
Share your dates and tell us a little about the experience you have in mind — our team will take it from there.
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