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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Piopio motel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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Queen Room

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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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 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King + Sofa Bed

King + Sofa Bed

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

About the area

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 - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Big Shearer - 19 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 36 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 36 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 37 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Pigeon Cafe - ‬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

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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. 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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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.

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
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 each 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

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

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery is 131.1 mi (159-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 Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on May 2, 2026 start from CA $76, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but would be nice to have hooks to hang towels and clothes Shower drained away very slow
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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