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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Piopio motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 10.00 per person)
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
The price is $55
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King + Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King + Sofa Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 33 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 34 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 34 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Aranui Cave - 39 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Pigeon Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Berry Orchard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cloverleaf Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

When visiting Piopio, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.00 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Owls Nest Motel Piopio
Owls Nest Motel
Owls Nest Piopio
Owls Nest Motel
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Motel
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Piopio
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Motel Piopio

Frequently asked questions

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery and nearby?
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quick stopover stay. Nice and cosy and clean. Good pub for dinner next door. Have stayed before and will stay again. Could do with a shelf or hooks in the bathroom but other than that it was fine.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and friendly staff
Lorraine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Was good and clean but rooms too small. They have a large property but would be better if there was some good balcony and large windows.
Charmaine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alika, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary-Clare, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All good
Alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Howard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

everything very clean pub to eat right next door for dinner friendly staff, very clean easy parking
David and Lorraine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We got back late from a adventure glow worm tour and we're exhausted. The staff made us pizza and brought it to our super comfortable room. That is seriously good karma points. Thank you
ginger, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very reasonable
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Our stay was satisfactory
Ange, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable. Just what we needed
Ian, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot . Good host
Sean, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet
Stephan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John and Vivien, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kati, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The bar and eatery are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Had to drive 14 miles each way to get dinner. We would have dined prior to arriving had we known. They need to make their dining hours known.
Kerry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very accomodating for our late arrival. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful.
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely little place - we booked a family room (2 rooms that interconnect) a little on the small side but great for just the one night and a bathroom per room was very handy. Other rooms (not interconnecting) looked much bigger. Food at the bar next door was very nice - massive portions! Friendly staff and great service.
Kirstie, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Free continental breakfast
DILINI, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very convenient Continental breakfast perfect
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I arrived a little late so I went to the bar to check in. The woman who checked me in was kind and asked if she should make me a dinner reservation. The food was SO good. I got the chicken and Brie burger. The room was clean and I felt very safe, parking was easy, and it has a nice grassy area. It was perfect and in a beautiful area!
Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review