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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3-star property
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato 1800 796 370
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4.0 out of 5
Very good!
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"Comfortable. Just what we needed " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 05 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery, you'll be 12.8 km (7.9 mi) from Tainui Historical Society Museum and 23.3 km (14.5 mi) from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily.

In proximity to this 3-star Piopio motel you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$84* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Queen & Single Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

King + Sofa Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery ratings based on 28 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Everyone (14) Couples (5) Family (6)
5 out of 5
Comfortable. Just what we needed

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Lovely little place - we booked a family room (2 rooms that interconnect) a little on the small side but great for just the one night and a bathroom per room was very handy. Other rooms (not interconnecting) looked much bigger. Food at the bar next door was very nice - massive portions! Friendly staff and great service.

Posted by on 19 Dec. 2023

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3 out of 5
Free continental breakfast

Posted by on 29 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Very convenient Continental breakfast perfect

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Good basic accommodation

Posted by on 11 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Great. Would go there again

Posted by on 2 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Clean and tidy. Has everything you need.

Posted by on 20 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very clean and comfortable

Posted by on 2 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice

Posted by on 19 Jun. 2023

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4 out of 5
Very nice.

Posted by on 14 Jan. 2023

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About the Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Location 12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato 3912

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

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National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.