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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $57
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King + Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King + Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Big Shearer - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 35 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 36 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 37 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 159 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

  • Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is a great choice for a stay in Piopio. 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
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Parking

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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Owls Nest Motel Piopio

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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

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise and a great addition to the stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay. Visited with family and was not disappointed with the accomodations.
Hetal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home!
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was comfortable, food and drinks in the restaurant excellent and the staff was lovely. Manager Dee fantastic. Thank you for another lovely stay
Raewyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot. Staff so very friendly. Clean and loved the styling.
Julia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and adequate for an overnight stay. Staff were helpful. The bar and eatery was closed the night we were there but the Fat Pigeon around the corner was exceptional for a small town.
Alastair, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room,
ZHEN, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly check-in, and pet friendly. Clean and quiet
Sue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and staff was accommodating.
Kamalu, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Little Motel

Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Great for an easy overnight stop
Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy..
Kath, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and friendly staff
Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very accommodating
Vivienne, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

clean tidy friendly rural type setting
ian, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot . Good host
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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