Awa Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Whakatane River Walk

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room service
Laundry
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Tomorrow

Oct 18 - Oct 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Jetted bath

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Jetted bath

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Very good

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

Bungalow

Exceptional

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

Villa The Back

Exceptional

Highlights

Kitchenette

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Deep-soaking bath

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Separate bath and shower

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Villa The Front

Exceptional

Highlights

Kitchen

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

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

About the area

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), barbecues and tour/ticket information
Free newspapers, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
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.

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$123.99, 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.