Awa Motel

12/02/2026

Last night we had the crew from Fire and Emergency NZ stop in over night as they prepare for the bad weather ahead!

They are heading off to Hicks bay this morning to make sure everyone is safe down the coastline ❤️

27/01/2026

30/12/2025

This is why we do it 😍🥹

Happy New Years Eve 👌🏽

13/12/2025

The bungalow looking stunning today 🏠

28/11/2025

Psssst 🫣 Have you booked your summer stay yet? spaces are filling up fast … really fast. We would love to have you 🥰

17/11/2025

New Reception Unlocked ✨

21/02/2025

We’re Hiring – Duty Manager! 🌿✨

Kei te rapu mātou i tētahi Duty Manager kia hono mai ki te whānau o Awa Motel!

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

More details here: https://www.awamotel.co.nz/job-vacancies.html

13/02/2025

We’re counting down to the Local Wild Food Festival! Excited to be supporting this incredible event celebrating wild and local flavors.

Have you got your tickets yet? Don’t miss out! 🎟️ 👉 https://www.whakatane.com/local-wild-food-festival-2025

04/02/2025

🌿 Whare Villa 🌊

Kei te rapu koutou i tētahi wāhi ataahua hei whakatā? Enjoy the spaciousness of your private Villa apartment, with serene views over a lovely garden and the Whakatāne River. 🌿

✨ A kīhini (kitchen) with an oven, hob, and dishwasher.
✨ Your own wharepaku (bathroom) with a spacious shower and washing machine.
✨ A comfortable moenga King (King bed) for ultimate comfort.

Perfect for a relaxing retreat or a home away from home. Book now and soak in the tranquility! 🌞

📍 Book here: https://shorturl.at/zGC4n

23/01/2025

🌿✨ Kua Tata Mai te Local Wild Food Festival! ✨🌿

E te whānau, we’re excited to support this amazing kaupapa that celebrates kai from our whenua, awa, roto, and moana! 🌊🌳

Come and experience the beauty of manaakitanga as we share delicious kai that’s been foraged, grown, caught, or hunted locally. 🌍💚 It’s all about tino reka te kai and connecting with resourceful people passionate about our te taiao. 🍃

🎟️ Hokona ō tikiti i konei - Get your event tickets here:- https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/13966

🏡 Whakatakotoria tō nohoanga: Pāwhiria konei hei pupuri i tō wāhi noho - BOOK your accomodation here:-
https://shorturl.at/rJ7qM