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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
Queen & Single Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable motel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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.

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. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. 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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato 3912

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric car charging station

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

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.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

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