Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
Motel in Piopio with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Garden
Bar (on property)
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912
  • Place, Marokopa Falls
  • Place, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

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

Queen & Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King + Sofa Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Piopio

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery places you 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum. This 3-star motel has 10 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Big Shearer - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 43 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fat Pigeon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pio Pio Orchard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clover Leaf Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Motel in Piopio with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and express check-in. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers and free toiletries are other standard amenities.

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery feature a casino?

No, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a garden at this motel.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery though service animals are welcome.

Does Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

No, at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.