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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 WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is P4,465
P5,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Twin)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Living area

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Garden Villa

Highlights

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

Whakatāne Town, a neighborhood 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. Visit our Whakatane travel guide
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Map
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
  • 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
  • Burger King
    18 min walk

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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Awa Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property 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 elevators

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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on Mar 9, 2026 start from P4,465, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Awa Motel located?

Located in Whakatāne Town, this motel is steps 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 417 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 638 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

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, checking in was smooth and easy. A nice clean room. Quiet. Nice view from the deck. Close to shopping, restaurants, beach and much more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

Bruce a w

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

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

Tim

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

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

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

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

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

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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