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Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Whakatane River Walk

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Awa Motel sits close to the Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and enjoy amenities including a terrace, coffee shop, in-room WiFi, barbecue grills, and an on-site restaurant that rounds out the experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
  • Whakatane Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

Motel near Ohope Beach
Located close to Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home, Awa Motel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room, barbecues and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Awa Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Awa Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Awa Motel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 6 Nov 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.

How much is parking at Awa Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Awa Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Awa Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Awa Motel located?

Located in Whakatāne Town, this motel is steps away from Whakatane River Walk, Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. Wairere Falls and Muriwai’s Cave are also within 10 minutes.

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