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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property

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Garden
Bar (on property)
Queen Room | Room amenity
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May

Explore the area

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12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Place, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Shearer
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen & Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen & Single Room

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King + Sofa Bed

King + Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Piopio

At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, you'll be 12.8 km (8 mi) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and 23.3 km (14.5 mi) from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily. .In proximity to this 3-property class Piopio motel you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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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 (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 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

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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$113, 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.

Is parking available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Yep, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

The closest beach to Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is Marokopa Beach (31.6 km).

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 222 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless roomand facilities, great staff. Communal kitchen and lounge area were a fabulous bonus. And toast, cereal and coffee at any time in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

ZHEN

Clean room,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hetal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Visited with family and was not disappointed with the accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, food and drinks in the restaurant excellent and the staff was lovely. Manager Dee fantastic. Thank you for another lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and quite setting. Absolutely loved the ambiance. Lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Critique: TV didn’t work. Folder could do with some new plastic inserts. A cup was chipped. Power board hanging below TV. Bit Dodgy. Kettle under TV. Maybe why TV didn’t work? Little things that could easily be sorted. Otherwise, shower great, bed great, staff great. Great place for a passing night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and stuff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot. Staff so very friendly. Clean and loved the styling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby, Taihape

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is not available at the hotel, but there is a very nice bakery/Café one block around the corner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just so flean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check-in, and pet friendly. Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shruti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our 1 night stopover to New Plymouth.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, good restaurant on site, friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean tidy friendly rural type setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant next was excellent.(
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025