Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Whakatane River Walk

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa The Front

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Whakatane

At Awa Motel you'll be within steps of Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Highlights at this 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.
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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 with free parking, steps from Whakatane River Walk
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 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.

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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

  • 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 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 6 Feb 2026 start from AU$124.07, 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.

Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 630 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tibble

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff awesome amenities awesome thank you for the awesome stay loved it .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very nice room just handy to everthing would stay there again thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greig

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce a w

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the welcome I got, even the cleaners were friendly. The rooms are very clean and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellez

Travelled with family
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

Sue

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

lovely welcome

Fantastic they closed earlier than the advertised time but sent us a text to let us know, and to say where the lockbox was ,but when we got there they were still there and had warmed the room up and had the lights on for us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare and Garth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

Matt

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, excellent cabins, walking distance to town centre and shopping. Friendly staff who are very welcoming & accommodating to our needs. Definitely recommend as best stay ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai

Travelled with family
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

Mavis, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office staff were absolutely fantastic, helpful and bubbly. Cleaning staff are kind, pay attention to detail, friendly and do their job with class. Perfect location to the wharf, 5 minute walk to town for dining, banks and shopping. Beautiful scenery all round, café on site, delicious food to tempt your tastebuds. Definitely returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gray location. Stayed at the adjacent villa, also owned by local Iwi, Ngati Awa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buckley

Travelled with partner
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