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Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Whakatane River Walk

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio - Awa Motel (Whakatane)
Villa The Front | Private kitchen - Awa Motel (Whakatane)
Deluxe Studio (Twin) - Awa Motel (Whakatane)
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area - Awa Motel (Whakatane)
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio - Awa Motel (Whakatane)
Awa Motel, near Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home, offers an inviting getaway with a terrace and coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy barbecue grills or take advantage of the restaurant on site; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bungalow | Living area

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Villa The Front

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

The Garden Villa

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120

What's nearby

  • Whakatane River Walk - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

Enjoy your visit to Whakatane with a stay at Awa Motel. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–2:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (431 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.50 to 22 for adults and USD 8.50 to 22 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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

Does Awa Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Awa Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Awa Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Awa Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Awa Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Awa Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Whakatane River Walk (1-min walk) and Mataatua: The House That Came Home (2-min walk), along with Te Manuka Tutahi Marae (2-min walk) and Wairere Falls (4-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Awa Motel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Awa Motel like?

Awa Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Mataatua: The House That Came Home and 4 minutes' walk from Wairere Falls. Travellers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Cafes
Towns
Bathroom
Shower
Bed
Bedrooms
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Onsite dining options and nearby restaurants were easily accessible and highly recommended by friendly staff. (4 reviews)
  • Free parking was conveniently located right on the property. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the AWA Motel was excellent, with delicious food and a wonderful view. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Clean room, freindly staff
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location very nice room just handy to everthing would stay there again thankyou
Raewyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and has excellent cafe
Bruce a w, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay, quiet, comfortable and clean, such good value for our money.
Kellez, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Torrance, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place the cabin was clean fresh and comfortable would definitely be back for much longer stay next time.
Buckley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay with a lovely staff member to check us in and make sure we were all sorted. We had the bungalow and it was great.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean with quality products. A great stay
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the welcome I got, even the cleaners were friendly. The rooms are very clean and spacious. Highly recommend.
Esther, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place across the road from the beach Rooms are bigger then usual with a great spa A short walk to town Would definitely stay again
karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved having breakfast on the spot with easy access to walks along the harbour front and to shops
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely staff, awesome place to relax. Staff don’t bother you at all, was nice to just sit back and relax
Wai, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a perfect little break , clean, friendly and helpful.
megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cabins were great!

Great comfortable stay in the stand alone cabins, private and secure, great way for a few of us to live close to each other but sleep independently.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and excellent amenities
Tim, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and the cafe was excellent great food and coffee and great staff.
Liz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, quiet, warm, comfy beds, great service and the breakfast was delicious. Recommend to anyone, awesome place to stay 😀
Sherrin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large, clean area.
Nerrilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay great value
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for 1 night before we went a a fishing charter, price for the night was very reasonable and the facilities were excellent. We will more than likely stay herebefore the next trip aswell
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great price and good hotel
Dayle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean Bed was super comfortable
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! Wonderful visit, will stay again.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with our stay.
Gwen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay,home away from home
Mohammed, 4-night trip