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Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Deluxe Studio (Twin)
Villa The Front | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120
  • Whakatane River Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

The Garden Villa

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow

Bungalow | Living area

Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa The Front

Villa The Front

Villa The Front

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Whakatane

At Awa Motel you'll be within steps of Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4.5-property class Whakatane motel include Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane River Walk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wairere Falls - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkish Kebab House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe Whakatane - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Quay Cafe/Licensed Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quart House Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Awa Motel

Eco-certified motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Awa Motel. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Whakatane motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Awa Motel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Whakatane motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM for a fee: USD 8.50 to 22 for adults and USD 8.50 to 22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 to 22 for adults and USD 8.50 to 22 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

White Island Rendezvous
White Island Rendezvous Motel
White Island Rendezvous Motel Whakatane
White Island Rendezvous Whakatane
Awa Motel Motel
Awa Motel Whakatane
White Island Rendezvous
Awa Motel Motel Whakatane

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Awa Motel?

Awa Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Awa Motel?

As of 5 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 7 Mar 2025 start from AU$123.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Awa Motel?

Yep, Awa Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Awa Motel?

The closest beach to Awa Motel is Opotiki Beach (23.2 km).

Does Awa Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Awa Motel?

No, Awa Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Awa Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Awa Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Awa Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Awa Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 579 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional. really loved my stay in the mini village cabins amazing cafe fantastic coffee and food Ill be back. Cheers to the team
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was good. No indivual parking for your room.so its first in ,first served.Their is not enough parks for the amount of rooms so its possibly why they dont allocate you a carpark.The place could do with a good waterblast n paint, but the rooms are clean.unfortunately we had to put up with a very large family next door room and they were really noisey even after asking them at 10.30 p.m to settle down.was kids more than Adults.i was told the rooms up stairs were for max 3 people.1 Queen bed n 1 single.not good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the AWA is in an ideal situation and great for a few nights, my stay was for an extended period of time, and an outdoor garden area would be nice to have somewhere to sit snd relax after a day out.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Villa is a nice option if you want a view and lots of space. Wi-fi was terrible but SkyTV worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Taupo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy room with free parking just on the shore, walking distance to New World supermarket and Fish&Chips, Cafe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size was Excellent. Nice Bathroom. Soft comfortable beds. Nice kitchen. Nice views outside our room. No Dislikes.Value for money. Will go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay however one bed light did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONI-ANNE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, spacious bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely high standard of accommodation. Cleanliness unmatched, roomy bathroom with easy access shower and handy shelve to hold your toiletries…unlike others where nothing is available. Main room is huge with efficient heating and tidy kitchen as big as some 3 bdrm homes. Comfy as bed and plenty of storage space for your luggage and footwear. Great deck with easy ramp access for all ages out to your vehicle Not my first stay to at chalet’s of the AWA Motel and definitely won’t be my last 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a room downstairs. Studio with a king bed and a single. Big, spacious room and bathroom. Had everything you needed. Easy check in and check out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

It served well for what I wanted. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roimata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the beach of course 😎. Friendly receptionist and clean tidy room. So grateful . Hope to see youz again. Keep up the awesome job 👏 👍 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mere

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024