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Awa Motel
4.5 star property

Luxury eco-certified motel, walk to Whakatane River Walk

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Awa Motel

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bungalow | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Awa Motel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
3120, Whakatane, 15 The Strand
  • Popular LocationMataatua: The House That Came Home2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Manuka Tutahi Marae2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhakatane Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportWhakatane (WHK)15 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Twin)

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

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Spa)

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

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

View all photos for Cabin, 1 Bedroom

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

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bungalow

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

Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Villa The Back

Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

Highlights

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

View all photos for Villa The Front

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

Villa The Front

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Awa Motel is located in Whakatane. Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Te Papaka & Puketapu are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wairere Falls and Muriwai’s Cave. Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 2 min walk
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 2 min walk
  • Wairere Falls - 4 min walk
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk
  • Whakatane Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Gibbo's Fresh Fish - 3 min drive
  • Kfc - 2 min drive
  • Cafe 4U - 6 min walk
  • MOXI Cafe - 6 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

Eco-certified 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Awa Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM–2:00 PM for a fee: USD 8.50–22 for adults and USD 8.50–22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.50–22 for adults, and USD 8.50–22 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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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 Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on May 4, 2024 start from ￥13,468, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Awa Motel located?

Situated in Whakatane, this eco-certified motel is steps 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.

Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 498 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Te Iwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lakmal

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
floor is verry dirty, haven't mop. Other vice good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, very helpful. The room was very spacious and well set up. We had breakfast from the Awa cafe' which was superb and took in the wonderful view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a clean amd spotless room. Well done to the staff! Loved the stay, the cleanliness of the room, the happy staff, and the food! Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shona, Auckland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had The Bungalow, which I found needs quite a bit of modernising and updating. Carpets very marked, lounge suite broken and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
very basic room for delux. Great cafe food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed in most of the different types of rooms at Awa and each one is up to the same high standard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As above
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024