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Owls Nest Motel
New Zealand
, Otorohanga region
PIOPIO, 12 Ruru Street
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With a stay at Owls Nest Motel in Piopio, you'll be 26. 2 mi (42.
2 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 26. 1 mi (42 km) from Mangapohue Natural Bridge.
This motel is 26. 2 mi (42.
1 km) from Caveworld and 26. 6 mi (42.
9 km) from Woodlyn Park. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
At Owls Nest Motel, 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. 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.
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 Big Shearer.
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.
Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Tainui Historical Society Museum
12.8 km / 8 mi
Big Shearer
23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Opapake Pa
40.3 km / 25 mi
Jim Barker Memorial Playground
41.8 km / 26 mi
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
41.9 km / 26.1 mi
Caveworld
42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Huipūtea Reserve
42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
42.5 km / 26.4 mi
Woodlyn Park
42.8 km / 26.6 mi
Ed Hillary Walkway
42.9 km / 26.7 mi
Kiwi House Native Bird Park
43.5 km / 27 mi
Aranui Cave
45.5 km / 28.2 mi
Facilities
Total number of rooms
Motel
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Wi-fi
Laundry service
Garden
Luggage room
Grill/BBQ
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting room
Picnic
Non-smoking establishment
Minimum check-in age
Upon availability
Room options
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
FAMILY ROOM • STANDARD
FAM.ST
FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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Room type FAMILY ROOMView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code FAM.STOccupancy Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
FAMILY ROOM • STANDARD
FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
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No room photos available.
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
DOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BED
DBL.QN
DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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Room type DOUBLEView / characteristic QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom code DBL.QNOccupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
DOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BED
DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
No detailed facility list available for this room.
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TWIN STANDARD
TWIN • STANDARD
TWN.ST
TWIN STANDARD
Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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Room type TWINView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code TWN.STOccupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
TWIN STANDARD
TWIN • STANDARD
TWIN STANDARD
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED
TRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BED
TPL.QN
TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED
Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type TRIPLEView / characteristic QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom code TPL.QNOccupancy Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED
TRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BED
TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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No room photos available.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Owls Nest Motel
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reviews shown
Niamh
Common area furniture was a bit tired. Excellent staff. Room very clean. BUT the eatery wasnt open the night we stayed which meant a drive to Te Kuiti for evening meal.probably would have chosen to stop in Te Kuiti if we'd known
Theera
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Robyn
The room was very clean & beds were comfortable , the share kitchen was great good with a decent size room.
We had a medical issue & the staff were fantastic helping us out
We had a medical issue & the staff were fantastic helping us out
Peter
Spotless roomand facilities, great staff. Communal kitchen and lounge area were a fabulous bonus. And toast, cereal and coffee at any time in the kitchen.
Ivar
Yes and good staff
ZHEN
Clean room,
Hetal
Comfortable stay. Visited with family and was not disappointed with the accomodations.
Raewyn
Room was comfortable, food and drinks in the restaurant excellent and the staff was lovely. Manager Dee fantastic. Thank you for another lovely stay
Carol
Very quaint and quite setting. Absolutely loved the ambiance. Lots of character.
Andrew
A welcoming, comfortable environment where we felt right at home!
Fiona
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.
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.
Alastair
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.
Michael
Nice room and stuff
Julia
Awesome spot. Staff so very friendly. Clean and loved the styling.
Matthew R
Breakfast is not available at the hotel, but there is a very nice bakery/Café one block around the corner
Christine
Just so flean and quite
Daniel
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.
Great stop on our road trip.
Sue
Very friendly check-in, and pet friendly. Clean and quiet
Shruti
Perfect for our 1 night stopover to New Plymouth.
Emma
Nice tidy rooms, friendly staff. Great proximity to the pub!
Nicola
Nice room, good restaurant on site, friendly staff,
ian
clean tidy friendly rural type setting
Kath
Good little room for a night.. clean and tidy..
Ross
Very quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurant next was excellent.(
Garry
Great stay but would be nice to have hooks to hang towels and clothes
Shower drained away very slow
Shower drained away very slow
Marianne
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.
Pauline
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.
Isaia
Toilet door straight into bedroomand no place to hang towel when in the shower and no place to put soap and gel in the shower
Vivienne
Staff are very accommodating
Kamalu
Very clean and staff was accommodating.
Emmett
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.
Lorraine
Welcoming, clean and comfortable. Great for an easy overnight stop
Phil
Close to places we were looking for
Scott
Perfect Little Motel
Comfortable, friendly, convenient, and inexpensive.
Robin
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Derek
Good bed good food good people
Sven
Excellent stop over accomodation
Robert
The property suited just fine for an overnight stay. We were unable to dine at the adjacent restaurant as they were having a Christmas function. However, there was a cafe open in the village.
Andy
The location suited us well. We had a larger room than requested which was a bonus. The complimentary cereal or toast in the morning was a great addition, unexpected.
There were some aspects we cannot ignore; the broken soap dish in the shower had sharp edges and cut me when I slipped; the key to the door also opened the internal door to the adjoining room ... worrying if you were in the internal room; the cups and crockery could benefit from a good dishwasher wash.
Nothing was that bad that we wouldn’t stay there again, but a few small improvements could really help.
There were some aspects we cannot ignore; the broken soap dish in the shower had sharp edges and cut me when I slipped; the key to the door also opened the internal door to the adjoining room ... worrying if you were in the internal room; the cups and crockery could benefit from a good dishwasher wash.
Nothing was that bad that we wouldn’t stay there again, but a few small improvements could really help.
Wayne
Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends
Food and service out of this world
Highly recomend staying here
Food and service out of this world
Highly recomend staying here
JANE
A delightful stay. Everything exceeded expectations.
Nigel
Everything was hassle free and easy. Our room was spotlessly clean and perfectly adequate for our needs, which was just somewhere to sleep.
Thank you
Thank you
Crystal
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.
Friendly staff, beautiful gardens, lovely kitchen and all the amenities we needed.
Loved the restaurant next door.
Good value for money.
Takako
room is very clean!!
Bruce
all good thanks
Verified traveler
Quick stopover stay. Nice and cosy and clean. Good pub for dinner next door. Have stayed before and will stay again. Could do with a shelf or hooks in the bathroom but other than that it was fine.
Lorraine
Very pleasant and friendly staff
Charmaine
Was good and clean but rooms too small. They have a large property but would be better if there was some good balcony and large windows.
Alan
All good
David and Lorraine
everything very clean pub to eat right next door for dinner friendly staff, very clean easy parking
ginger
We got back late from a adventure glow worm tour and we're exhausted. The staff made us pizza and brought it to our super comfortable room. That is seriously good karma points. Thank you
Linda
Very reasonable
Ange
Our stay was satisfactory
Ian
Comfortable. Just what we needed
Sean
Great spot . Good host
Stephan
Quiet
Kerry
The bar and eatery are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Had to drive 14 miles each way to get dinner. We would have dined prior to arriving had we known. They need to make their dining hours known.
Sean
Very accomodating for our late arrival. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful.
Kirstie
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.
Food at the bar next door was very nice - massive portions!
Friendly staff and great service.
DILINI
Free continental breakfast
John
Very convenient
Continental breakfast perfect
Continental breakfast perfect
Natalie
I arrived a little late so I went to the bar to check in. The woman who checked me in was kind and asked if she should make me a dinner reservation. The food was SO good. I got the chicken and Brie burger. The room was clean and I felt very safe, parking was easy, and it has a nice grassy area. It was perfect and in a beautiful area!
John
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
Recommend place to stay nice to have help yourself breakfast available
Sally
Good basic accommodation
Carola
Great. Would go there again
Jean
Clean and tidy. Has everything you need.
Gillian
Very clean and comfortable
Grant
good
James
Easy check in and comfortable rooms. Pleasant staff interactions. Only small problem is the noise created from the communal dining/kitchen adjacent to Room 1. Recommend only early risers/leavers placed in this room. Restaurant not open on the night we were there and only limited food options available for dinner in the town.
Natalie
Didn’t notice sign on front door advising to call Dee’s cellphone on arrival as reception is unattended most time however once we checked in staff were very applying. Place was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Natalie
Perfect for short stay, lovely and clean, very comfy beds. Staff are awesome but you do have to go find them (normally next door at restaurant) for check in.
Anne
My room was so warm and the bed really comfy. A nice stop over. was greeted by Nadia who was just the most lovely person.
Jeremy
The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice
malcolm
Good value
Lyndal
We loved the room as was upgraded. The owner lovely and loved the owls . Food in restaurant beautiful. The room very clean and would stay again
Murray
All very pleasant
Ian
Quiet, Clean excellent dining options. Perfect for an overnight stay or when exploring the area.
col
Nice room in a nice little town. Beautiful gardens
Jocelyn
Good place to stop.
Very clean and comfortable room and communal lounge area. Friendly staff and easy walk to town. No meals on a Monday night though.
Terry
Great stay
Vanessa
Very nice.
Tony
Loved every thing about this motel. The grounds would be great for wedding photos. The staff are great. The room was clean and tidy. Loved the bed. Will stay again.
Eugen
Quiet, clrean, friendly, good beds and kitchen and good breakfast. Very recommendable!
Kathy
Good, especially for price
Russell
Convenient
Donna
1 night stopover
Fabulous 1 night stay, very friendly staff and excellent with the bar right there for evening meal and drinks
Sharon
I loved everything about it. It was clean the beds were comfy the shower was awesome and the restaurant next door was beautiful and the food was delicious and the cocktails were exquisite.there was also a self help breakfast of cerial and toast which was unexpected and a nice surprise.nice country setting. Good place to stop of to break trip.
5 star
5 star
Tim
Good accommodation. Guests need to be aware that the Fat Owl Bar and Eatery is open Thu-Sun from 4pm. Fat Pigeon Cafe in town open till 4pm and kitchen closes at 2.30. Cossie Club also an option, though I'm not sure of its opening hours.
Penny
Love that it has the Bar a& Eatery which is why we stayed.
Chris
Nice beds
Connell
Friendly staff as i arrived quite late. No issues checking in late. There's a nice restaurant and bar beside the accommodation. Overall excellent experience. The motel is tidy and clean.
Ratu
Nice rkom setup and, clean
Adam
Comfortable with friendly manager
Nice enough accommodation, not really sure I would call it a motel, 10x rooms, 5x each side of a long hallway, rather than individual entries.
Had a shared lounge/kitchen, which had continental breakfast food available.
Only fridge was in the kitchen, so borrowed milk from there, as none in the room, but did have a kettle, coffee sachets and cups in the room.
Restaurant attached to motel was convenient, but did not use.
Had a shared lounge/kitchen, which had continental breakfast food available.
Only fridge was in the kitchen, so borrowed milk from there, as none in the room, but did have a kettle, coffee sachets and cups in the room.
Restaurant attached to motel was convenient, but did not use.
Verified traveler
Deiresa Ratima was very welcoming, friendly and extremely obliging in tailoring the accommodation to suit our needs by including a conducted tour of the facility to enable us to make an informed decision. Absolutely delighted with our stay. Thank you Deiresa and Owls Nest Motel.
Verified traveler
A motel located in a small village in rural New Zealand. I have stayed here before and always find it clean, comfortable with friendly staff.
Verified traveler
Very welcoming hosts. A basic, but comfortable room with en suite. And they provide breakfast too in the guest kitchen and lounge area.
Verified traveler
A nice comfortable motel in a small rural village. Friendly staff, very clean. Would stay again.
Verified traveler
Good place to stay. Room is clean and tidy nice thing had onsite parking
Verified traveler
That the windows wouldn't close the wood was warped. Tiny and no kitchen in room
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