Awa Motel, Whakatane – Hotel from $97

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About the Hotel

15 The Strand East, Whakatane, New Zealand, 3120

Steps from Mataatua: The House That Came Home

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The 5-star Awa Motel Whakatane is located within 20 minutes' walk of the Whakatane War Memorial Hall and offers a restaurant. Featuring 32 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is within a few blocks of the Whakatane Heads.

Location

This Whakatane hotel lies 850 m from Burgess Place and merely 0.6 km from the Pohaturoa Rock. Julian's Berry Farm & Cafe is about a 15-minute ride from the Awa Motel Whakatane, which is also situated a few moments from the Wairere Falls.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity of Bay of Plenty, located approximately km away. Along with other cultural attractions Lady on the Rock Statue is nestled only 14 minutes' walk from the property.

Quay Street - Opposite 33 Quay Street bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is only a few steps from the Awa Motel.

Rooms

Some rooms provide a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making facilities as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. These air-conditioned rooms comprise a balcony and a dining area. Guests can also use a spa bathtub and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

White Island Cafe is situated in close proximity to the Awa Motel Whakatane.

Must-do experiences

Take a walk along Ohope Beach for stunning sunrise views.
Visit Te Kōpuru Market for fresh produce and local crafts.
Try the famous fish and chips at Tasty Takeaways on The Strand.
Explore the Whakatane Museum to learn about local Maori culture.
Take a scenic boat trip to White Island for an unforgettable adventure.

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Awa Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Three-Bedroom Family Apartment

2 persons

800 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

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Micro-Village Cabin

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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The Back Villa

2 persons

970 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Deluxe Twin Studio

2 persons

400 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

Awa Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.7/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Coffee shop

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
BBQ facilities

Room features

Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Awa Motel Location

15 The Strand East, Whakatane, New Zealand, 3120

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15 The Strand East, Whakatane, New Zealand, 3120

City landmarks

Museum

Te Koputu A Te Whanga A Toi

2700 ft

Landmark

Whakatane Heads

4500 ft

Cave

Muriwai's Cave

2200 ft

Landmark

Pohaturoa Rock

2100 ft

Landmark

Whale Island Kayaking

2100 ft

Landmark

Mataatua Waka

2100 ft

Landmark

Whakatane District Museum & Research Centre

3100 ft

Landmark

Lady on the Rock

3800 ft

Landmark

Kohi Point Lookout

1.7 mi

Event hall

Whakatane War Memorial Hall

1.1 mi

Landmark

Otarawairere Bay

1.6 mi

Landmark

West End Lookout

1.3 mi

Landmark

Mahy Reserve

2.1 mi

Gallery

4 Art Sake

2.1 mi

Farm

Julians Berry Farm & Cafe

3.2 mi

Nearby

105 Muriwai Dr

Mataatua: The House That Came Home

400 ft

Hillcrest Road intersection of Seaview and Hillcrest Roads

Te Papaka & Puketapu

1800 ft

15 The Strand

whakatane NZ

0 ft

Whakatane 3120

Wairere Falls

1100 ft

Hillcrest Road cnr Seaview Road

Te Papaka

1800 ft

Restaurants

White Island Cafe

0 ft

15 The Strand

Roquette Restaurant & Bar

900 ft

23-29 Quay Street

L'Epicerie

1100 ft

73 The Strand Quayside Building

Spice Junction

1100 ft

75 The Strand Opposite I-Site

The Craic Irish Pub

1200 ft

Whakatane Hotel 79 The Strand

Cobb & Co. Whakatane

1300 ft

79 The Strand

The Bean Cafe and Roastery

1300 ft

72 The Strand

The Office Bar and Grill

1300 ft

82 The Strand

The Fig Cafe

1500 ft

93 The Strand

Double Zero Cafe and Pizza Lounge

1600 ft

108 The Strand

The Wagon

1800 ft

128 The Strand

Getting around

City Centre

Whakatane14 min · 3700 ft

Airports

Whakatane (WHK)18 min · 7.3 mi

Rotorua Regional (ROT)118 min · 48.7 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-20:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

White Island Rendezvous

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score

Based on 507 verified reviews

8.7/10

Great

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Comfort

9.0/10

Facilities

8.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.9/10

Location

9.5/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.3/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

9.0/10

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