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Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Whakatane River Walk

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Villa The Front | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

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 $68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

Room options

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Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, 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

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Deluxe Studio (Spa) | Iron/ironing board, 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

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, 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

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, 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

The Garden Villa

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, 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

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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

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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

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Villa The Front | Iron/ironing board, 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

Map
15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120

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

Enjoy your visit to Whakatane with a stay at Awa Motel. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

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
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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.
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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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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 1-minute walk from Whakatane River Walk and 4 minutes' walk from Wairere Falls. Travelers say that the motel is in a great location.

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Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 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

10/10 Exceptional

This was a perfect little break , clean, friendly and helpful.
megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Stayed in stand alone self contained units. Fantastic rooms. Clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the Boat Club for dinner.
S M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, spacious, villa
Beautiful, spacious villa, to the rear of the property. Everything provided, clean tidy and well equipped
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely private room. Fabulous shower and clean well maintained room
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good On Ya!!
A great place to stay in Whakatāne. Our self contained cabin was so handy to everything and very quiet. 100% recommend.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good motel in Whakatane
Simple, but spotless and spacious room. Able to make simple meals using the microwave. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff from front desk to service, was absolutely amazing, friendly and welcoming.. definately will be back and let family and friends know about AWA motel.
Mereana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very tidy room with free parking just on the shore, walking distance to New World supermarket and Fish&Chips, Cafe
Nina, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Tim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely old villa.
Maxine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay great value
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The eoom waa spacious and well layes out
Cara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room size was Excellent. Nice Bathroom. Soft comfortable beds. Nice kitchen. Nice views outside our room. No Dislikes.Value for money. Will go there again.
Carol, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great price and good hotel
Dayle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, spacious bathroom
TONI-ANNE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful accommodation...
We had a lovely time Enjoyed the peace and not being bothered Cleanliness was top notch Staff very pleasant Thanks to all ....
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay,home away from home
Mohammed, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a nice stay. No complaints. Good location.
Sheree, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! Wonderful visit, will stay again.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with our stay.
Gwen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awa Motel is always a good place to stay. The rooms are spacious and clean with great facilities
Josephine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always my first choice of accommodation when wanting a comfortable relaxing stay as I love the private cabins for my stay
1-night trip