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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Motel in Piopio with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 197
AED 226 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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
  • Caveworld - 33 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 33 min drive
  • Aranui Cave - 39 min drive
  • Marokopa Falls - 67 min drive

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

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 10.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

National rating

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

Is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 3 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on 9 March 2025 start from $78.37, 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.

How much is parking at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery located?

Situated in Piopio, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and within 16 mi (25 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to places we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bed good food good people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stop over accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful stay. Everything exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Pik Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel and nice food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Ange

Our stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David and Lorraine

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

Lorraine

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property suited just fine for an overnight stay. We were unable to dine at the adjacent restaurant as they were having a Christmas function. However, there was a cafe open in the village.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that it has the Bar a& Eatery which is why we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Takako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, Clean excellent dining options. Perfect for an overnight stay or when exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient Continental breakfast perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for short stay, lovely and clean, very comfy beds. Staff are awesome but you do have to go find them (normally next door at restaurant) for check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

DILINI

Free continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stopover
Fabulous 1 night stay, very friendly staff and excellent with the bar right there for evening meal and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022