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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Standard Queen Room
Property amenity
Mini-fridge, microwave
Reception
Point of interest

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

Map
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411
  • Grey Street Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Te Waihou Walkway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Budget Twin Room

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Desk
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Putaruru

At Putaruru Hotel, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Te Waihou Walkway and 30.8 km (19.2 mi) from Hobbiton Movie Set. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, The Cook, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In the region of this 3-property class Putaruru hotel you'll find Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Putaruru Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grey Street Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Putaruru Timber Museum - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Te Waihou Walkway - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 36 min drive - 38.5 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

Art Deco hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Putaruru Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Putaruru hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Putaruru Hotel offers 21 accommodations with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 8 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 8 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Putaruru Hotel?

Putaruru Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Putaruru Hotel?

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Hotel on 15 Jul 2025 start from NZ$91.30, 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.

Is parking available at Putaruru Hotel?

Yep, Putaruru Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Putaruru Hotel?

The closest beach to Putaruru Hotel is Maunganui Beach (58.5 km).

Does Putaruru Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Putaruru Hotel?

No, Putaruru Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Putaruru Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Putaruru Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Putaruru Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Putaruru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 148 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it was decent... but if you ignore the unkept outside, ripped curtains on the right of the entry, ripped carpet on the stairs...the room was really clean! The shower was on another level old and dirty. There was, we assumed, full time residents staying there. On the corner of a main road, it was noisy and with no air conditioning, we had to have windows open.One 'share' kitchen was old and dirty with a bar fridge full of others things. It should be advertised as a 'back packers' accommodation. Cheap but not real cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Disliked: Staff & service
No good mate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our biggest issue was not having hot water throughout our stay. We tried to have a shower soon after check in but discovered no hot water. This was not mentioned at check in or as soon as it was known - when we rang and asked they said it may be fixed tomorrow after our stay finished. Apart from that the property was a bit tired but had the essential amenities and was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nagashen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. In urgent need of modernization, or tidied up. Has potential. But for the price it's reasonable value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet Kaur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

andy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

jack

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean. Hotel itself was clearly not vaccumed in weeks. Bathroom wall tiles were coming out and lightly pulling on the toilet paper holder the tile it was attached to came out. Bed was made but not neatly, bedding was frayed and in need of repair/replacement, bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. Upon arriving staff took their time to adress me and had not responded to my email of when i would arrive so check in would be streamlined so i could get to my holiday quickly. After checking in and inspecting the room i returned the key and went on to find accomodation elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

stu

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is full with Ministry of social delinquents clients that sleep all day and are very noisy all night. The room was reasonably clean but the hall and entrance was dirty and unkept. To top it off the shower was Luke warm at night but stone cold in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very near to Blue spring, But very old facility with lots of maintenance specially in toilets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krishneel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for 5 people. It showed in the booking 1 double bed and 3 single bed in the family room but only 1 double bed and 1 single bed in the room. Was given single bed mattress on the floor to sleep. Room not as per listing. Toilet flush not working. Toilet and bathroom badly stained. Lot of spiders in the room. Holes in the ceiling. Floor has loose board that is moving. Very dusty place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandamali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness
Has been a lovely hotel and would be again with renovation. But very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Les

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and Staff helpful. Noisy nearby traffic but otherwise okay for money paid
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy old building with some very lazy renovation work. Had the joy of listening to a permanent resident beat his wife for most of the first night. Do not stay here unless you have zero other choice.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is more to Putaruru Hotel than meets the eye. An experience ready made to accomodate us. Half way from home to our regular holiday destination - we will be back again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024