Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery sits in tranquil surroundings that make it an ideal getaway spot. Guests appreciate the garden space and convenient laundry facilities. The property offers practical in-room WiFi and a restaurant serving tasty dishes that complete the experience.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry

₩84,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Tomorrow

Sep 22 - Sep 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Room

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 King 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

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

Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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
‪Piopio Cosmopolitan Club - ‬4 min walk
Pio Pio Orchard
Clover Leaf Cafe

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, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

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

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

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

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

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 Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery on Sep 22, 2025 start from ₩73,662, 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery located?

Situated in Piopio, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and within 16 mi (25 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Opapake Pa are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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About this property

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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