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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Standard Queen Room
Point of interest
Point of interest
Point of interest
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Apartment | Living room

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Living room
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room with Shower

Standard Single Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Property grounds

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn

Parking included
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
Kitchen
6.4 out of 10, (40)
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2025
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn
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About the area

Map
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411

What's nearby

  • Constance Tulloch Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Putaruru Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Putaruru Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Te Waihou Walkway - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 32 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog and Hounds - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Putaruru Food Court - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Canton Takeaways - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Farmer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Honey Shop Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Putaruru Hotel

Hotel near Te Waihou Walkway
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Putaruru Hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, The Cook, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a banquet hall
  • A TV in reception, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Putaruru Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 for adults and NZD 5 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cook

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1953
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
8 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and NZD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Putaruru Hotel Putaruru
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Putaruru Hotel Putaruru

Frequently asked questions

Is Putaruru Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Putaruru Hotel?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Hotel on 25 Dec 2024 start from AU$77.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Putaruru Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Putaruru Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Putaruru Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Putaruru Hotel located?

Situated in Putaruru, this hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Te Waihou Walkway and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set.

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 129 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Darren

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was rather faded but accomodation was clean, staff were friendly and price was excellent. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a grand old lady in its day and is now being restored. Clean and tidy. Shower had good pressure. Walking distance shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Debrah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great overnight stay. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were soft and clean. The pillows were just right! The building and the street outside were quiet. The windows opened to let in fresh air. The building is very old and you can sense that with the attention now, it will regain its glory and again be a great place to stay. Overall a good stay - not high end but the staff and good sleep made it great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a majic building A real gem wonderfull to see someone cares and are taking care of it Go there Stay there Support this hotel Just loved it Great kebab place across the street Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely old hotel under renovation atm. Stayed in renovated room, all ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our one night was good although the bed was to hard and the night life bar fights noisy in all not a bad place to stay could do with a fridge in the room as there was no where for cold drinks and the guests fridge was full of food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to restaurants and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The history and the potential to restore this beautiful building.Great to see this is starting to happen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

We didn’t have a fridge in our room however the manager offered us a room with a fridge in it. It was very nice and thoughtful of him for the offer but we were happy with the room we had. He offered a great Service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was nice enough. Room was quiet and clean and a good place to stop off for the night. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a communal kitchen area that had seen better days but was clear the staff were trying to make the place better through renovations. Parking across the street was fantastic. Good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Corina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows tied to radiator to keep them closed. No hot water for showering. Staff not prepared to compensate for lack of hot water and just seemed to not care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Phillip titoko maui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there b4 an proud to say place has been improved greatly and was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel, with an interesting history. This is our 5th stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building just a little run down, we had curtains that didnt fit the windows and broken windows just taped up with masking tape and paint peeling off the surfaces. Bed was comfortable and clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel should say that they need renovations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a lot of charm. All original art deco hotel, it’s really quite beautiful, original tiled bathrooms, grand staircase and wood paneling. I can see the owners have taken on a mammoth task in renovating and seem to be doing it themselves. It’s a cool old hotel that needs repair and the price point reflects this. I was sceptical booking here as other reviews are rather ruthless but I feel are somewhat unfair. If you’re looking for modern ammenities and luxury then perhaps you need to spend a little more for your accomodation and this place isn’t for you. However the experience for me was worth what it cost and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, even the less desirable aspects due to its originality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angelique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs complete overhaul everywhere!!! All stair rises had ripped carpet along edges, so unsafe (trip hazard). Most of room had badly stained carpet; broken window taped over; 3 x curtains did not cover entire window (overlooked busy intersection); only 1 x thin blanket on bed; wifi didn't work so no TV or phone (thickness of walls stopped data reception); NO hot water (tried for 10mins); Staff hard to understand DO NOT RECOMMEND, waste of money!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have charged me for 3 rooms not two The manager of the place hasnt organed the promised refund from a week ago. The fob key to the door didnt work. Manager was hard to get hold of. Clean bedding but very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management was poor and zero parking onsite wasn’t very impressed as had to park very far away, bed etc was clean but room itself seemed a little damp and had spider webs all over as well as mold on bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo

Liked: Room comfort
Ordinary at best
From the outside the hotel looks rundown, like a building from a ghost movie & in urgent need of an upgrade, the interior carpets looked like they haven't been replaced in at least 50 years, with torn carpet up the stairs, the only saving grace is that the room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Work in progress but a beautiful old same with exceptional service from staff . Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AWFUL PLACE
Having read some reviews we were expecting a clean but dated hotel. Instead we arrived to find a hotel that looked as though it was derelict with broken windows and torn curtains. A very pleasant young lady gave us a key (she was the only positive about the hotel). The stairway had ripped carpet and was really looking the worse for wear. The room itself was freezing cold with two non working radiators. However a plug in electric heater was provided which just about provided some warmth but was not adequate to heat the room despite being left on overnight. The bed had two sheets (one bottom and one top) and one acrylic blanket. The mattress was so thin/cheap you could feel the bed boards underneath when you sat on it. When you laid on the bed you could feel the springs. We had to wear our clothes in bed to keep warm. The adjoining club/bar was banging out music until almost midnight and then the rowdy people carried on shouting etc for a while. We didn’t sleep that night at all, due to the cold and the noise levels. We were horrified to see in the morning that the mattress was badly stained so luckily there was hot water for the shower to clean away the feeling of being unclean. The WiFi didn’t work either! So it was a terrible place to stay and would warn people to steer well clear. The hotel should not be open for guests until they have done a proper refurbishment. There was a new carpet in our room so perhaps that’s as good as it gets! The hotel is terrible. Don’t try it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

DEBORAH

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room. TV didnt work. Not enough pillows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant/Bar & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0