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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Motel in Piopio with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 10.00 per person)
Queen & Single Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    17 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    33 min drive
  • Cloverleaf Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Fat Pigeon Cafe
    5 min walk

Room options

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Queen & Single Room

Queen & Single Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Room

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 Single Beds

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King + Sofa Bed

King + Sofa Bed

Highlights

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

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Queen Room

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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Property grounds

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Piopio

At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, you'll be 12.8 km (7.9 mi) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and 23.3 km (14.5 mi) from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily. .In proximity to this 3-property class Piopio motel you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min drive
  • Big Shearer - 17 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 33 min drive
  • Aranui Cave - 39 min drive
  • Marokopa Falls - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 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

Motel in Piopio with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Piopio motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 10.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on 14 Jan 2025 start from AU$126.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Yep, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

The closest beach to Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is Kawhia Beach (48.7 km).

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David and Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything very clean pub to eat right next door for dinner friendly staff, very clean easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange

Travelled with group
Our stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot . Good host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kati

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for our late arrival. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023