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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
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
Villa The Front | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Restaurant
  • 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
$84 nightly
The total price is $96
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Total with taxes and fees

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Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio (Spa) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

The Garden Villa

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bungalow | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa The Front | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Whakatane Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • McDonald's

About this property

Awa Motel

Enjoy your visit to Whakatane with a stay at Awa Motel. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers 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 available
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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
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Parking

    • Free onsite 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 lobby

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 onsite 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. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Awa Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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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Popular mentions

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Location
Cafes
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Walking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Torrance, 2-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

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

Everything was clean with quality products. A great stay
Mike, 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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Large, clean area.
Nerrilyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the spot. Very nice. Stadd were excellent
Tim and Lia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean Bed was super comfortable
Jill, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

lovely welcome

Fantastic they closed earlier than the advertised time but sent us a text to let us know, and to say where the lockbox was ,but when we got there they were still there and had warmed the room up and had the lights on for us
Sue, 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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Gray location. Stayed at the adjacent villa, also owned by local Iwi, Ngati Awa.
Elizabeth, 1-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

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

Excellent customer service. Perfect location Reasonable rooms - value for money. Will go back again
Pravin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay great value
Jack, 1-night trip