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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Property class: 3

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A well-maintained lawn with a stone pathway leading to a building.
A bar area with wooden walls, a red carpet, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and stools, a candle holder, and a concrete floor.
A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, a wooden headboard with the word "OWLS" on it, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small tray with coffee items.
Two framed artworks depicting architectural scenes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $59
$51 nightly
$59 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard with 'OWLS NEST' text, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Queen & Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a shelf with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a checkered blanket and pillows, a small bedside table with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with brown bedding and white pillows. There is a headboard with the text "OWLS NEST" above the beds. A small table with a tray of folded towels is visible.

Queen & Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with brown bedding and white pillows. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a nightstand with a lamp. The room has a simple, clean design with a carpeted floor.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, a wooden headboard with the word "OWLS" on it, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small tray with coffee items.

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.

King + Sofa Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a shelf with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a checkered blanket, a small bedside table with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Piopio

When you stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery in Piopio, you'll be 9 minutes by car from Tainui Historical Society Museum. .This motel is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro.
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What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 15 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Big Shearer - 15 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 30 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 34 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 34 min drive - 32.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Pigeon Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

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.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. This motel also features barbecue grills and a banquet hall.
At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 226 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hetal

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

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well kept up. Staff were super helpful and we enjoyed the food and atmosphere next door at the adjoining bar. For longer stays it may feel a little basic, but for a one night stop over it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had contained two single beds and was very clean and tidy. The shower was very good and it also had a shared kitchen, Next door was the eatery which served a good selection of meals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivar

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

10/10 Excellent

Pik Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel and nice food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean & beds were comfortable , the share kitchen was great good with a decent size room. We had a medical issue & the staff were fantastic helping us out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that it has the Bar a& Eatery which is why we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shruti

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, Clean excellent dining options. Perfect for an overnight stay or when exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ange

Our stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alastair

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