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Awa Motel

★★★★ 15 The Strand East, Whakatane, NZ

8.6 guest rating· 1595 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Located just a 10-minute drive from Ohope Beach, Otarawairere Bay, and Kapu Te Rangi Historic Reserve, Awa Motel offers easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation

The heated guest rooms are well-equipped with modern amenities such as ironing equipment, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, fridges, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Great Facilities

Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi, self-service laundry facilities, a sun terrace with barbecue equipment, and the convenience of arranging tours to Moutohora: Island Sanctuary. Cafe Awa also offers delicious local dishes for breakfast and lunch.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great facilities at Awa Motel - book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Rooms & rates

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The Garden Villa

Sleeps 2 · 90 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Cots

The unit offers 1 bed.

Micro-Village Cabin

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

This studio has a balcony, kitchenware and microwave.

The Front Villa

Sleeps 2 · 90 m² · Queen bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cots

The villa offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Bungalow

Sleeps 5 · 2× King bed, Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Three-Bedroom Family Apartment

Sleeps 5 · 74 m² · Queen bed

  • Shower
  • Cots

The unit offers 4 beds.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath

Sleeps 4 · 74 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Apartment has two separate bedrooms and an air-conditioned lounge. Features a full kitchen with a dish washer. The private bathroom comes with a spa bath.

The Back Villa

Sleeps 2 · 90 m² · Queen bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Cots

The villa features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Studio

Sleeps 2 · 37 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Telephone

Studio has a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).

Deluxe Twin Studio

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Air-conditioned studio has a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
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  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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15 The Strand East, Whakatane, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.61595 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Friendly staff+ Good location+ Spacious accommodationsLack of air conditioningCleaning could improveNoisy appliances
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.6

Great for location

7.0

Loved the stand alone cabin!

They could have situated me in an empty cabin further from the tradies fixing up the other parts.

Christopher · AU · 2026-07-17

Loved

8.0

Stayed in the recently refurbished part of the motel (parts are currently closed for refurbishment and some are yet to be done). Big bathroom, huge shower and fantastic water pressure. Called for a late check in and clear instructions on how to locate keys. Lovely staff from reception to cleaners and cafe. Yummy coffee in the on-site cafe, perfect for a stroll along the waterfront just across the road. They also have on-site laundry which I didn't use but good to know for next time!

Only problem was trying to find room at night with noone on site. Although the property is well lit, maybe a map or directions on the check in info would help as the only stairs I found to the second floor were so far away from the room. Managed to find closer stairs the next morning though.

Teepea · NZ · 2026-07-14

Guest review

9.0

Location, size, warm and clean

Daniel · NZ · 2026-07-14

Guest review

8.0

Great location to town. Quiet very welcoming staff member. Clean and presentable room.

The bed was too hard for me.

Rosemary · NZ · 2026-07-12

Guest review

9.0

Clean, convenient, had all the little details and had a lovely view, close access to the water.

Everything was great.

Fahim Hameed · NZ · 2026-07-12

Good to know

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform White Island Rendezvous in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per stay when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 35 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.