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Awa Motel

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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
The current price is $71
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

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

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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)
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

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

The Garden Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • 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
  • Whakatane District Museum and Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.8 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

When you stay at Awa Motel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls are within just a 10-minute walk. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 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 Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and 10 minutes' walk from Whakatane District Museum and Gallery. 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

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • 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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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff awesome amenities awesome thank you for the awesome stay loved it .
Tibble, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kind and helpful staff! A wonderful motel and we enjoyed our time in Whakatane!!
Joleen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room, very friendly staff
Nitama, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms are clean and spacious.
Siddharth, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, freindly staff
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Moira, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room great view and the staff were very friendly 😊
Michelle, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay, quiet, comfortable and clean, such good value for our money.
Kellez, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely cottage with everything we needed, comfortable bed and very warm Walkable to the Main Street and cafes etc
Eryn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and has excellent cafe
Bruce a w, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good room with everything we needed for the stay, although having a box of facial tissue provided would have been nice.
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were welcoming gave great instructions, good information sheets in the room the unit was nice and clean.
MARYANNE, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was clean, kitchen ok
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean with quality products. A great stay
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and excellent amenities
Tim, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and the cafe was excellent great food and coffee and great staff.
Liz, 1-night trip
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely helpful staff, the cabin was all that we required with a lovely hot shower.
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Nev, 1-night trip