Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Piopio motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant 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-panel TV

$58 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Queen & Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Room

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King 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 Twin Sofa Bed

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$76 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (AKL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Fat Pigeon - ‬5 min walk
‪Pio Pio Orchard - ‬3 min drive
‪Clover Leaf Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

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 onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

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 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

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

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 to 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 vehicle 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 onsite restaurant.

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Food

Bar

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Accomodation Type

Bed

Kitchen

Breakfast

What guests liked

Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise and a great addition to the stay. (4 reviews)
Delicious meals with good portion sizes were served at the on-site restaurant. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

Jun 30, 2025

Nice room, good restaurant on site, friendly staff,

Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 8, 2025

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.

Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 19, 2025

Perfect for our 1 night stopover to New Plymouth.

Shruti, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 6, 2025

Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!

Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 29, 2025

This place is a great place to stay. It is comfortable and super clean. They were so lovely and accomodating to my needs and even offered me free breakfast! I was very impressed with the place and would definitely stay here again.

Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 7, 2025

Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy..

Kath, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 18, 2024

Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here

Wayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 3, 2025

Very clean and staff was accommodating.

Kamalu, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2025

clean tidy friendly rural type setting

ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 1, 2025

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