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Reviews of Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3 out of 5
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
12 Ruru Street, Piopio, Waikato

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ange

Travelled with group
Our stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot . Good host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kati

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating for our late arrival. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

DILINI

Travelled with family
Free continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient Continental breakfast perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Would go there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whiona

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pub and restaurant was a big plus and the meals are quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Millie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, Clean excellent dining options. Perfect for an overnight stay or when exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yuwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

col

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room in a nice little town. Beautiful gardens
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Eugen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clrean, friendly, good beds and kitchen and good breakfast. Very recommendable!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, especially for price

10/10 Excellent

Dugald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stopover
Fabulous 1 night stay, very friendly staff and excellent with the bar right there for evening meal and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Fat Owl Motel on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review Donna - we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Fat Owl Motel on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review Sharon!

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Fat Owl Motel on 11 Oct 2022
Thanks for your review Tim!

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Fat Owl Motel on 11 Oct 2022
Yay! Thank you!