FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery
FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery in Piopio offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, and barbecue facilities. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Convenient Amenities: The motel offers private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, picnic area, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Located 54 mi from Hamilton Airport and 26 mi from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, the property provides easy access to local attractions.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Florence
Switzerland
“The beds are very comfortable and the room is super clean. The kitchen is pretty small but is good for a little snack or breakfast. We were thrilled to see that there were cornflakes, toasts, jam, peanut butter...for breakfast.” - Penny
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, easy going place great location for us at the time.” - Julia
United States
“I was a little leery about booking this accommodation, but I am so glad we did. If you are booking here, just know that you’re booking in a very rural area with not much around. We just needed a place to sleep for the night and this fit the bill...” - Jiří
Czech Republic
“Super friendly staff. The room was small but clean. It was great that there was a restaurant at the motel, and the food was good. Parking at the motel was convenient.” - Steve
New Zealand
“This motel allows us to leave Auckland after work and have a break before travelling further south. The restaurant is an extra with a good choice of food.” - Beth
New Zealand
“Great value for money. Friendly staff. Restaurant/ bar on site” - Korin
United States
“It was very clean and roomy with an excellent garden.” - Edwin
New Zealand
“Nice garden, quiet. Property was well presented. Helpful staff.” - Emma
New Zealand
“Nice rooms, handy to have breakfast always available” - Lars
New Zealand
“Great combination of dining and sleeping. I will comeback. Cheers”
Area info
Restaurants
- Fat Owl Bar & Eatery
No additional info available
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

