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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 AED 276
AED 318 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio (Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Deluxe Studio (Twin)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a green landscape, and a balcony with curtains.

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

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a painting of beach houses, and a dining area with blue and red chairs.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Bungalow

A living room with a TV, two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

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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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Villa The Front

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

View all photos for Cabin, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a neatly made bed with a headboard, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Cabin, 1 Bedroom

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

The Garden Villa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT THREE BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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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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

  • Kfc
    2 min drive
  • Moxi Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Peejays Coffee House
    1 min walk
  • Gibbo's Fresh Fish
    3 min drive
  • Julians Berry Farm & Cafe
    8 min drive

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), smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
    • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
    • 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 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

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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 28 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 31 July 2026 start from AED 276, 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. 431 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, restaurants in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel very close to town. Friendly helpful staff The micro village cabins are great -very clean and well set out. Super comfortable king bed and lovely walk in shower. Parking and easy access were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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

Nitama

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

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Siddharth

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

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Location is good for access to town etc but don’t be fooled by the photos on the listing as the cabins have literally no view … ours looked directly onto the back of another unit that was about 10 meters away and the large refurbishment building work ( noisy) going on on the main hotel building.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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

Bruce a w

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

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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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