Awa Motel

4.5 star property
Luxury eco-certified motel, walk to Whakatane River Walk

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Awa Motel

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Bathroom

Overview of Awa Motel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is S$136
Price available on 16/04/2024

Explore the area

15 The Strand, Whakatane, 3120
  • Popular LocationMataatua: The House That Came Home2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Manuka Tutahi Marae2 min walk
  • Popular LocationWairere Falls4 min walk
  • AirportWhakatane (WHK)15 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Studio (Spa)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bungalow

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Villa The Back

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Villa The Front

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Whakatane

Awa Motel is located in Whakatane. 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.

What's nearby

  • Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 2 min walk
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 2 min walk
  • Wairere Falls - 4 min walk
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 13 min walk
  • Whakatane Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Gibbo's Fresh Fish - 3 min drive
  • Kfc - 2 min drive
  • Cafe 4U - 6 min walk
  • MOXI Cafe - 6 min drive

About this property

Awa Motel

Eco-certified 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), smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Barbecues, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Awa Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

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.

Languages

English

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–2:00 PM for a fee: USD 8.50–22 for adults and USD 8.50–22 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 8.50 to 22 for adults and from 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

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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 29 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 16 Apr,2024 start from S$136.28, 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?

Situated in Whakatane, this eco-certified 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.

Awa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 488 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 488 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shona, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had The Bungalow, which I found needs quite a bit of modernising and updating. Carpets very marked, lounge suite broken and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
very basic room for delux. Great cafe food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed in most of the different types of rooms at Awa and each one is up to the same high standard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As above
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Apartment was perfect, lovely and spacious. Beautiful spa bath. Excellent customer services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josephine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awa Motel is always a good place to stay. The rooms are spacious and clean with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and gave me a fabulous recommendation for dining out. Lovely cafe onsite and easy walk to town. Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024