Situated in Piopio, 43 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The motel offers a barbecue. The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 87 km from FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
High score for Piopio
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was really quiet You couldn't ask for better the owner was just brilliant really helpful and because the bar was closed they sorted out dinner for me without question. Would recommend anytime to people wanting to stay in that area and will...
  • Cluett
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We arrived on a wet cold afternoon. The room is a small bedroom with a double and single bed, toilet with shower, electric blankets and electric fan heater on wall. We thought, oh dear this could be cold. But no, the electric blankets were perfect...
  • Teena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay in Piopio - the restaurant attached was really good.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Fat Owl Bar & Eatery

    No additional info available

Facilities of FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Cash FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery

  • Yes, FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery has 1 restaurant:

    • Fat Owl Bar & Eatery

  • FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery is 250 yards from the centre of Piopio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at FatOwl Motel, Bar & Eatery is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.