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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Piopio motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Tucked away in a peaceful setting, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers the perfect retreat. Take advantage of a garden and laundry facilities during your stay. Connect with in-room WiFi or enjoy delicious food at the restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • 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 (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
$58 nightly
The total price is $67
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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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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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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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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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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • Big Shearer - 16 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 16 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 30 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 31 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 31 min drive - 50.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Pigeon Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clover Leaf Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pio Pio Orchard - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Enjoy your visit to Piopio with a stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
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Accomodation Type
Bed
Kitchen
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise and a great addition to the stay. (4 reviews)
  • Delicious meals with good portion sizes were served at the on-site restaurant. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We were here for maybe 10 hours but very surprising at the quality of room with this stay. One of the best roadside motels ive ever been to in terms of comfort. Large new bed, good qater pressure, clean, and nice soap. Easy check in/out and even though we showed up too late, a nice looking, lively, pub on site. Great stop on our road trip.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here
Wayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is a great place to stay. It is comfortable and super clean. They were so lovely and accomodating to my needs and even offered me free breakfast! I was very impressed with the place and would definitely stay here again.
Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy..
Kath, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and staff was accommodating.
Kamalu, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved staying here. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The beds, especially the pillows, were a bit on the stiffer side, but everything else was super nice.
Emmett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Little Motel

Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Great for an easy overnight stop
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

clean tidy friendly rural type setting
ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very accommodating
Vivienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant next was excellent.(
Ross, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and friendly staff
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent place for an overnight stay. Meals in restaurant were delicious with good portion sizes. Twin room small but adequate. Beds comfortable. TV not working. Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise. Will definitely stay again.
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Could not fault the fat owl, it was a beautiful little motel in a small country town. Friendly staff, beautiful gardens, lovely kitchen and all the amenities we needed. Loved the restaurant next door. Good value for money.
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean staff very accommodating to a bunch of very wet and dirty cyclists Recommend place to stay nice to have help yourself breakfast available
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot . Good host
Sean, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect motel for a stay and for exploring the sourroundings. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen- and livingroom-area. Clean room..
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

room is very clean!!
Takako, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was hassle free and easy. Our room was spotlessly clean and perfectly adequate for our needs, which was just somewhere to sleep. Thank you
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable. Just what we needed
Ian, 1-night trip

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 trip