Near Whakatane River Walk
With a stay at Awa Motel in Whakatane, just steps from Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. This eco-certified motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Te Manuka Tutahi Marae and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wairere Falls.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 20-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Whakatane? This motel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
95.2%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Whakatane (WHK)
11 km / 6.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Ohope Beach
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
What's nearby
Whakatane River Walk
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Wairere Falls
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pohaturoa
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Muriwai’s Cave
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Statue of Wairaka
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Te Papaka & Puketapu
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
2 km / 1.3 mi
Whakatane Hospital
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Otarawairere Bay
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Maraetotara Reserve
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 431
Conference space size (meters) - 40
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 431
Conference space size (meters) - 40
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Internet access - wireless
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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