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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
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 10.00 per person)
Queen & Single Room
Interior
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
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • 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
The current price is CA $78
CA $90 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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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CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Caveworld - 33 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 33 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Aranui Cave - 39 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Marokopa Falls - 67 min drive - 46.9 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

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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Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Very good

Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Little Motel
Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive.
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

E Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lester, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location suited us well. We had a larger room than requested which was a bonus. The complimentary cereal or toast in the morning was a great addition, unexpected. There were some aspects we cannot ignore; the broken soap dish in the shower had sharp edges and cut me when I slipped; the key to the door also opened the internal door to the adjoining room ... worrying if you were in the internal room; the cups and crockery could benefit from a good dishwasher wash. Nothing was that bad that we wouldn’t stay there again, but a few small improvements could really help.
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sanjeeva, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A delightful stay. Everything exceeded expectations.
JANE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

room is very clean!!
Takako, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Bob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

all good thanks
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia 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 Hotels.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
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