Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

Photo gallery for Awa Motel

Villa The Back | Terrace/patio
Villa The Front | Private kitchen
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio (Twin)
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wairere Falls
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

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

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Whakatane

At Awa Motel you'll be within steps of Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4.5-property class Whakatāne Town motel include Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls.

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

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wagon - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Awa Motel

Eco-certified motel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Awa Motel. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Whakatane motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Awa Motel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Whakatane motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Awa Motel?

Awa Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Awa Motel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 23 Sept 2025 start from AU$132.52, 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.

Is parking available at Awa Motel?

Yep, Awa Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Awa Motel?

The closest beach to Awa Motel is Opotiki Beach (23.2 km).

Does Awa Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Awa Motel?

No, Awa Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Awa Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Awa Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Awa Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Awa Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.