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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Piopio motel

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Marokopa Falls
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King + Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

King + Sofa Bed

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

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Piopio

In Piopio .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Tainui Historical Society Museum and 16 miles (25 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. Big Shearer is within 20 miles (32 km) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Big Shearer - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 39 min drive - 30.9 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles

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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Piopio motel
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 complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: 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 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

How close is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery to the airport?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is 132.1 mi (163-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on May 12, 2025 start from $56.53, excluding 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.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 10.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have a pool?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery does not have a pool.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery to downtown Piopio?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is 0.1 mi away from Piopio.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place for an overnight stay. Meals in restaurant were delicious with good portion sizes. Twin room small but adequate. Beds comfortable. TV not working. Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Isaia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet door straight into bedroomand no place to hang towel when in the shower and no place to put soap and gel in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamalu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emmett

Traveled with family
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

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Great for an easy overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Little Motel

Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

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

10/10 Excellent

E Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Lester

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

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeeva

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled 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

JANE

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled 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