Awa Motel
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Awa Motel

15 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty 3120, New Zealand
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Highlights
Ideal location
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Amenities
Private parkingFree
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Tour/Ticket Service
English
Room Service
Barbecue
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Property Description
Nestled between the Whakatāne River and a Pōhutukawa tree lined escarpment lies Awa Motel. Whether you’re travelling for leisure or in Whakatāne on business, our 4.5 star motel accommodation has a room type to suit every traveller. A quiet location yet only minutes walk from Whakatāne’s boutique shopping and numerous restaurants. Awa Motel is the only motel accommodation in Whakatāne to boast its own onsite café - a favourite amongst locals. Let our barista make you the perfect coffee to go with your gourmet breakfast. Choose to have it delivered to your room or enjoy in the atmosphere of the café.
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8.7/10
Very Good
Great experience, brand new villa, nice location
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Surroundings
Airport: Whakatane Airport
(11.2 km)
Landmarks: Mataatua: The House That Came Home
(<100m)
Landmarks: Whakatane Sportfishing Club
(110m)
Landmarks: Liberty Church
(170m)
Landmarks: Wairere Falls
(190m)
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Overview

Rooms

Guest Reviews

Services & Amenities

Policies

3

Budget Twin Room

1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
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3

Deluxe Twin Room

1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
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3

Apartment-Split Level

1 King bed and 2 Single bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
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2

Studio With SPA Bath

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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3

One-Bedroom House

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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3

Three-Bedroom House

1 King bed and 1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
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2

King Studio

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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3

Villa

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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7

Bungalow

Bedroom 1:1 Single bed and 2 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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3

Apartment

1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
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5

Standard Double Room

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
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7

Villa The Front

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Coffee maker/teapot
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2

Standard Studio

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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3

One-Bedroom Villa With Garden View

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews

8.7/10
Very Good
103 reviews
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Amenities8.7
  • Location8.8
  • Service8.7
Average for similar properties in Whakatane
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Staff Service: Guests frequently commend the helpful and friendly staff, noting their willingness to assist with late checkouts, paperwork, and other needs. The staff's professionalism and welcoming demeanor contribute significantly to the positive experience.
S‍h‍e‍i‍k‍h‍A‍h‍a‍m‍e‍d
April 29, 2025
Just amazed after entering the room. It was so comfy, clean and tidy. Everything's you need it's available in room. Front office staff was very helpful got late check out. Overall highly recommended.
X‍C‍E‍N
July 15, 2024
Great experience, brand new villa, nice location
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 22, 2023
Fantastic location, front desk staff so helpful, we absolutely loved our stay. Would definitely recommend it to families.
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 12, 2025
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E‍s‍t‍h‍e‍r
August 6, 2025
I like the welcome I got, even the cleaners were friendly. The rooms are very clean and spacious. Highly recommend.
S‍u‍e
July 5, 2025
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
V‍e‍r‍i‍f‍i‍e‍d‍ ‍t‍r‍a‍v‍e‍l‍e‍r
June 28, 2025
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.
K‍e‍l‍l‍e‍z
July 8, 2025
We loved our stay, quiet, comfortable and clean, such good value for our money.

Services & Amenities

Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Front desk services
Languages spoken
Food & drink
Public areas
Cleaning services

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 07:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–21:00

Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
StyleA la carte
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 06:30-14:00 Open
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 32
Phone:+64-73089500
Nestled between the Whakatāne River and a Pōhutukawa tree lined escarpment lies Awa Motel. Whether you’re travelling for leisure or in Whakatāne on business, our 4.5 star motel accommodation has a room type to suit every traveller. A quiet location yet only minutes walk from Whakatāne’s boutique shopping and numerous restaurants. Awa Motel is the only motel accommodation in Whakatāne to boast its own onsite café - a favourite amongst locals. Let our barista make you the perfect coffee to go with your gourmet breakfast. Choose to have it delivered to your room or enjoy in the atmosphere of the café.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Awa Motel?

Check-in at Awa Motel is from 14:00-20:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Awa Motel?

No, pets are not allowed at Awa Motel.

How much does it cost to stay at Awa Motel?

Prices at Awa Motel may change depending on dates, hotel policy, and other factors. Enter your travel dates to see the latest prices.

Which airport is closest to Awa Motel?

The nearest airport is Whakatane Airport, just about 15 mins from hotel by car (11.2 km) away.

What is the cancellation policy for Awa Motel?

The cancellation policy for Awa Motel depends on the room type and booking terms.

About This Property

Nearest AirportWhakatane Airport
Distance to Airport11.21KM
Average Price FromEUR108
Hotel Star Rating4