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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Comfortable motel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
King + Sofa Bed
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 10.00 per person)
Garden

Overview of Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Piopio by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Piopio by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is AU$96
Price available on 28/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Popular LocationTe Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaveworld33 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaitomo Glowworm Caves33 min drive
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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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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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About the area

Piopio

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is located in Piopio. Opapake Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Aranui Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min drive
  • Caveworld - 33 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 33 min drive
  • Woodlyn Park - 34 min drive
  • Marokopa Falls - 67 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fat Pigeon Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - 4 min walk
  • Cloverleaf Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Piopio Berry Orchard - 3 min drive

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 10.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Owls Nest Motel
Owls Nest Piopio
Owls Nest Motel
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on 28 Apr 2024 start from AU$95.93, including 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.

How much is parking at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery located?

Situated in Piopio, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got back late from a adventure glow worm tour and we're exhausted. The staff made us pizza and brought it to our super comfortable room. That is seriously good karma points. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange

Travelled with group
Our stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot . Good host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bar and eatery are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Had to drive 14 miles each way to get dinner. We would have dined prior to arriving had we known. They need to make their dining hours known.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for our late arrival. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place - we booked a family room (2 rooms that interconnect) a little on the small side but great for just the one night and a bathroom per room was very handy. Other rooms (not interconnecting) looked much bigger. Food at the bar next door was very nice - massive portions! Friendly staff and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

DILINI

Travelled with family
Free continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023