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.
Whakatāne Town, a neighbourhood 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
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), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
1 meeting room, barbecues and free newspapers
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Awa Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awa Motel on 27 Oct 2026 start from €77, 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?
Located in Whakatāne Town, this 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
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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.
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.
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
Everything was clean with quality products. A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lawrence
12 Apr 2026
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.