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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Villa The Front | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Villa The Front | Terrace/patio
Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120
  • Place, Whakatane River Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mataatua: The House That Came Home
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio (Twin) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio (Spa) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bungalow | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa The Back | Terrace/patio

Villa The Back

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa The Front | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa The Front

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Garden Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Whakatane

Whakatāne Town stay.With a stay at this Whakatāne Town motel, you'll be steps from Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and Wairere Falls are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane River Walk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wairere Falls - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peejays Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gibbo's Fresh Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cadera - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

4.5-star motel near 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 meters) 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 hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Whakatane motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

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 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 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 each 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

How close is Awa Motel to the airport?

Awa Motel is 6.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Awa Motel?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on Jun 12, 2026 start from $78, 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.

Does Awa Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Awa Motel.

Does Awa Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Awa Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8.50 and 22 for adults, USD 8.50 and 22 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Awa Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Awa Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Awa Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Awa Motel have a pool?

Awa Motel does not have a pool.

Does Awa Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Awa Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Awa Motel to downtown Whakatane?

Awa Motel is 0.4 mi away from Whakatane.

Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 652 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, stayed in the front villa, very nostalgic, roomy and well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay again & highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind and helpful staff! A wonderful motel and we enjoyed our time in Whakatane!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. The Fishing Club over the road was good for dinner and drinks and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nitama

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

10/10 Excellent

krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly well mannered staff. Lovely clean and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy room with all the amenities required for an overnight stay. Helpful staff even allowed us to have an earlier check-in. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raewyn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce a w

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Awa Motel. The room was great, very clean, and spacious, which made it really comfortable for our visit. The place is well looked after and everything felt fresh and tidy. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They were helpful and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We really loved staying here and would definitely recommend Awa Motel to anyone looking for comfortable and welcoming accommodation. We would happily stay again! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Front Villa. Excellent staff. Amazing layout with separate living room, kitchen, bedroom c/w ensuite and entrance hall. No a/c but room fans worked. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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