Title: Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=6233319&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery A welcoming countryside retreat where attentive staff create a relaxing atmosphere and the restaurant serves satisfying meals worth savoring ## Photo gallery for Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery ![Garden - Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery (Piopio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/4f1caa38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Queen Room | Room amenity - Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery (Piopio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/1ec30e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery (Piopio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/a837e8a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery (Piopio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/0af990e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery (Piopio)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/ee9a2d13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Bar £80 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=6233319&PinnedHotelID=6233319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Queen Room ![Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/8059ccf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/0b562bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Queen & Single Room ![Queen & Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/5686d7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen & Single Room 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/d1e7adf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Room ![Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/a837e8a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King + Sofa Bed ![King + Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233400/6233319/8f536f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King + Sofa Bed ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Satellite channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Piopio travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piopio.dx6272432) [View more Motels in Piopio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piopio-Motels.d6272432-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.46797%2C175.01506&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CU1YW3nawFE4MkZXCFNU6Szk19U=) 12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato, 3912 ### What's nearby - ![Take a trip with Black Water Rafting Co. as you tube down rivers in the pitch black, jump off waterfalls and see the stars, or the glowworms indigenous to this region. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111834/376b67a3-5d7e-4fcf-867f-9bbb33201656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitomo Glowworm Caves 36 min drive \- 31.4 miles - Big Shearer 19 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro 19 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Kiwi House Native Bird Park 36 min drive \- 32.3 miles - Woodlyn Park 37 min drive \- 31.4 miles ### Getting around - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) 159 min drive ### Restaurants - Fat Pigeon Cafe 5 min walk - Clover Leaf Cafe 3 min walk - Pio Pio Orchard 3 min drive - Piopio Cosmopolitan Club 4 min walk ## 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, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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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 ### More - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery? ### How much is parking at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery? ### What time is check-in at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery? ### What time is check-out at Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery? ### Where is Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 111 8 - Good 76 6 - Okay 16 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 30 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home! ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Alastair 10 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was clean and adequate for an overnight stay. Staff were helpful. The bar and eatery was closed the night we were there but the Fat Pigeon around the corner was exceptional for a small town. ##### Alastair Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome spot. Staff so very friendly. Clean and loved the styling. ##### Julia Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very friendly check-in, and pet friendly. Clean and quiet ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub! ##### Emma Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We were here for maybe 10 hours but very surprising at the quality of room with this stay. One of the best roadside motels ive ever been to in terms of comfort. Large new bed, good qater pressure, clean, and nice soap. Easy check in/out and even though we showed up too late, a nice looking, lively, pub on site. Great stop on our road trip. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here ##### Wayne Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This place is a great place to stay. It is comfortable and super clean. They were so lovely and accomodating to my needs and even offered me free breakfast! I was very impressed with the place and would definitely stay here again. ##### Marianne Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kamalu 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very clean and staff was accommodating. ##### Kamalu Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy.. ##### Kath Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emmett 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We loved staying here. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The beds, especially the pillows, were a bit on the stiffer side, but everything else was super nice. ##### Emmett Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect Little Motel Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Great for an easy overnight stop ##### Lorraine Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fiona 28 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Critique: TV didn’t work. Folder could do with some new plastic inserts. A cup was chipped. Power board hanging below TV. Bit Dodgy. Kettle under TV. Maybe why TV didn’t work? Little things that could easily be sorted. Otherwise, shower great, bed great, staff great. Great place for a passing night stay. ##### Fiona Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### David and Lorraine 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities everything very clean pub to eat right next door for dinner friendly staff, very clean easy parking ##### David and Lorraine Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ian 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort clean tidy friendly rural type setting ##### ian Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivienne 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff are very accommodating ##### Vivienne Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very pleasant and friendly staff ##### Lorraine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant next was excellent.( ##### Ross Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Comfortable and clean staff very accommodating to a bunch of very wet and dirty cyclists Recommend place to stay nice to have help yourself breakfast available ##### John Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal 9 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Could not fault the fat owl, it was a beautiful little motel in a small country town. Friendly staff, beautiful gardens, lovely kitchen and all the amenities we needed. Loved the restaurant next door. Good value for money. ##### Crystal Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pauline 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Excellent place for an overnight stay. Meals in restaurant were delicious with good portion sizes. Twin room small but adequate. Beds comfortable. TV not working. Free continental breakfast was a lovely surprise. Will definitely stay again. ##### Pauline Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great spot . Good host ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect motel for a stay and for exploring the sourroundings. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen- and livingroom-area. Clean room.. ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very clean and comfortable ##### Gillian Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omarama-Hotels-Heritage-Gateway-Hotel.h519242.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Beachfront-Resort.h6960059.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Parkview Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Park-Village-Hotels-Parkview-Apartments.h32421560.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Caves-Guest-Lodge.h16121337.Hotel-Information) > > [Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Lakeview-Kiwi-Holiday-Park-Motels.h4192650.Hotel-Information) > > [The Barn Cabins & Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marahau-Hotels-The-Barn-Cabins-Camping.h15886153.Hotel-Information) > > [Copthorne Hotel Greymouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Kingsgate-Hotel-Greymouth.h12933.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcons Nest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromwell-Hotels-Falcons-Nest.h31053004.Hotel-Information) > > [Millbrook Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Millbrook-Resort.h584862.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omapere-Hotels-The-Heads-Hokianga.h1217506.Hotel-Information) > > [Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Kelly-Rd-Cambridge-Lodge.h17679551.Hotel-Information) > > [Scenic Hotel Punakaiki](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greymouth-Hotels-Punakaiki-Resort.h982476.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Rotorua-Marama.h3512184.Hotel-Information) > > [The Duke of Marlborough Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell-Hotels-The-Duke-Of-Marlborough-Hotel.h1038082.Hotel-Information) > > [Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Heartland-Ambassador-Hotel-Hamilton.h519212.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) > > [Hahei Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hahei-Hotels-Hahei-Holiday-Resort.h9869496.Hotel-Information) > > [The Amberley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amberley-Hotels-The-Amberley-Hotel.h83782595.Hotel-Information) > > [Porters Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Havelock-North-Hotels-Porters-Boutique-Hotel.h15965962.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops Lodge & Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Treetops-Lodge-Estate.h912953.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Queenstown.h4412246.Hotel-Information) > > [Cardrona Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Cardrona-Hotel.h9629768.Hotel-Information) > > [Kinloch Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Kinloch-Wilderness-Retreat.h3848386.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels-Blue-Ridge-Boutique-Bed-Breakfast.h9625233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayside Holiday Units](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitianga-Hotels-Bayside-Holiday-Units.h49101011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Hidden-Lake-Hotel-And-Apartments.h29081973.Hotel-Information) ---