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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Property class: 3

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At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is RM211
RM243 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

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 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

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

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Piopio is home to Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery. Opapake Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Aranui Cave. Visit our Piopio travel guide
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12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912

What's nearby

  • A starry night sky with scattered bright points of light.
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    34 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    15 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Big Shearer
    15 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    30 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Woodlyn Park
    34 min drive - 51.9 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

About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
    • Express check-in, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery include amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on 20 Aug 2026 start from RM211, 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.

How much is parking at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery located?

Situated in Piopio, this motel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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