The Boiler Room is a wicked place. It absolutely took off the weekend I was there. With a rugby tournament on there were many visitors out in town and the foam party at this place meant a queue to get in. It was worth it. The drinks were reasonably priced and there was a good line-up of music. The bathrooms leave a lot to be desired and the decor gave the impression of it being a bit tired. All the bars in Whakatane close at 2am and this is no exception, so if you want to avoid the possibility of being hassled by drunk people wandering the street (or the police) just leave slightly earlier.