Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

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

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Garden
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Outdoor dining
Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Place, Marokopa Falls
  • Place, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen & Single Room

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King + Sofa Bed

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

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Big Shearer - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 43 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fat Pigeon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pio Pio Orchard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clover Leaf 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.

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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

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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.

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.