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Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-friendly accommodations near Ohope Beach provide a peaceful retreat with excellent breakfast options just a short distance from local attractions

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single 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
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Whakatāne Town, a neighbourhood in Whakatane, is home to Awa Motel. 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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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
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxter's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ohiwa Oyster Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬3 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), smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Barbecues, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 20 Jan 2026 start from AU$117.26, 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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Reviews

Awa Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 626 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nitama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room with everything we needed for the stay, although having a box of facial tissue provided would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room great view and the staff were very friendly 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage with everything we needed, comfortable bed and very warm Walkable to the Main Street and cafes etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming gave great instructions, good information sheets in the room the unit was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, kitchen ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce a w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely and has excellent cafe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, quiet, comfortable and clean, such good value for our money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buckley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place the cabin was clean fresh and comfortable would definitely be back for much longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean with quality products. A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely staff, awesome place to relax. Staff don’t bother you at all, was nice to just sit back and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Liz

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

Sherrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, warm, comfy beds, great service and the breakfast was delicious. Recommend to anyone, awesome place to stay 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 1 night before we went a a fishing charter, price for the night was very reasonable and the facilities were excellent. We will more than likely stay herebefore the next trip aswell
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Bed was super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, the cabin was all that we required with a lovely hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nev

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always my first choice of accommodation when wanting a comfortable relaxing stay as I love the private cabins for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mereana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024