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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
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

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Villa The Front

Villa The Front

Villa The Front

Highlights

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

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

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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

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 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 3 May 2025 start from NZ$147.55, 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. 384 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 592 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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gray location. Stayed at the adjacent villa, also owned by local Iwi, Ngati Awa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this accommodation because it was affordable. We were pleased to find it so clean and spacious. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pravin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Perfect location Reasonable rooms - value for money. Will go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesme stay . Clean nd tidy .. comfortable bed Massive shower No comments on didint like
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a week to be near family and visit them. AWA WHAKATANE have Very high standards in housekeeping of rooms. Bedding changed every two days. Parking beside the building was convenient. Perhaps if building allows, a lift for cases could be installed to ease manhandling suitcases up the stairs. ( My room was on the 1st floor)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Villa has a nice feel including french doors of bedroom. Bath was very nice and place felt private even tjough connected to another villa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the cafe was excellent great food and coffee and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani

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

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably modern looking interior, spacious and comfortable. A close walk to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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