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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Piopio motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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
  • Free parking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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-screen TV

Room options

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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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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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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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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 area

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 21 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Big Shearer - 21 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 40 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 40 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Aranui Cave - 43 min drive - 52.9 km

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

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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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

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
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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
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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 that you 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 car 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 on-site restaurant.

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Kitchen
Bed
Breakfast

What guests liked

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

8/10 Good

Perfect for our 1 night stopover to New Plymouth.
Shruti, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Little Motel

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

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stop over accomodation
Sven, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good bed good food good people
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff are very accommodating
Vivienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

nice hotel and nice food
Pik Wai, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A delightful stay. Everything exceeded expectations.
JANE, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Love that it has the Bar a& Eatery which is why we stayed.
Penny, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Our stay was satisfactory
Ange, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, Clean excellent dining options. Perfect for an overnight stay or when exploring the area.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very pleasant and friendly staff
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Very convenient Continental breakfast perfect
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Good basic accommodation
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great spot . Good host
Sean, 2-night trip