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Awa Motel

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Villa The Back | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Villa The Front | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Bungalow | Living area

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa The Front

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Garden Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 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 Whakatāne Town motel include Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane River Walk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 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

  • ‪Peejays Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

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 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$141, 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. 424 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 647 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a very hot day when arrived... NO AIRCON only a stand alone fan that wasn't useful. Had we not felt safe being upstairs at the end No.9, and no-one else on either side... we opened the slide doors and the door in the kitchenette, free flow breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. The Fishing Club over the road was good for dinner and drinks and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, checking in was smooth and easy. A nice clean room. Quiet. Nice view from the deck. Close to shopping, restaurants, beach and much more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Front Villa. Excellent staff. Amazing layout with separate living room, kitchen, bedroom c/w ensuite and entrance hall. No a/c but room fans worked. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room with all the amenities required for an overnight stay. Helpful staff even allowed us to have an earlier check-in. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind and helpful staff! A wonderful motel and we enjoyed our time in Whakatane!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room with everything we needed for the stay, although having a box of facial tissue provided would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tibble

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff awesome amenities awesome thank you for the awesome stay loved it .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay again & highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitama

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, kitchen ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming gave great instructions, good information sheets in the room the unit was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room great view and the staff were very friendly 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage with everything we needed, comfortable bed and very warm Walkable to the Main Street and cafes etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025