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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
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
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Deluxe Studio (Twin)
Villa The Front | Private kitchen
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

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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$148
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Bungalow | Living area

Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Villa The Front | Private kitchen

Villa The Front

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120

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
  • Whakatane Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

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.

Languages

English

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
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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.

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

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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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and excellent amenities
Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Stayed in stand alone self contained units. Fantastic rooms. Clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the Boat Club for dinner.
S M, 1-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

Beautiful, spacious, villa

Beautiful, spacious villa, to the rear of the property. Everything provided, clean tidy and well equipped
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Rex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely private room. Fabulous shower and clean well maintained room
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good On Ya!!

A great place to stay in Whakatāne. Our self contained cabin was so handy to everything and very quiet. 100% recommend.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good motel in Whakatane

Simple, but spotless and spacious room. Able to make simple meals using the microwave. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.
Peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reasonably modern looking interior, spacious and comfortable. A close walk to shops and restaurants
Rodney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff from front desk to service, was absolutely amazing, friendly and welcoming.. definately will be back and let family and friends know about AWA motel.
Mereana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I managed to secure the room for an exceptional rate through expedia. Had a lovely shower and nice bed. Much needed after camping for several weeks.
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great to be in one of the units, it had everything we needed if we wanted to cook something and big enough to store all our gear
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Villa has a nice feel including french doors of bedroom. Bath was very nice and place felt private even tjough connected to another villa.
Constance, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Julie, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesme stay . Clean nd tidy .. comfortable bed Massive shower No comments on didint like
Dorz, 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

Very tidy room with free parking just on the shore, walking distance to New World supermarket and Fish&Chips, Cafe
Nina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Neat and clean
Sara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Motel is closed to town and quiet. Everything is good except for the plastic chairs in the room are not that comfortable. It'll be nice to have a sofa or upholstery chairs.
Tim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay great value
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Villa is a nice option if you want a view and lots of space. Wi-fi was terrible but SkyTV worked well.
Winston, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely old villa.
Maxine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Villa is the BEST place to stay in WHK, hands down. The bed is the BOOOOOMB, the facilities are mack. Only downer was the shower leaked a little. Other than that. MINT!
Jani, 1-night trip