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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
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Standard Queen Room
Property entrance
Point of interest
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Basic Apartment | Living room

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411
  • Constance Tulloch Reserve
    3 min walk
  • Putaruru Public Library
    4 min walk
  • Putaruru Water Park
    5 min walk
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    49 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room

Budget Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment | Living room

Basic Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room with Shower

Standard Single Room with Shower

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Putaruru

With a stay at Putaruru Hotel in Putaruru, you'll be 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Te Waihou Walkway and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set. .This hotel is within the region of Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Putaruru Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Putaruru Timber Museum - 2 min drive - 2.7 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

Art Deco hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Putaruru Hotel offers 21 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Art Deco hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at The Cook, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Cook - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 10:00 AM–1:00 PM: NZD 10.00-20.00 for adults and NZD 5.00-12.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Cook

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • 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 percent 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
Cribs (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 percent

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 elevators
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 rating system.

Property is also known as

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Putaruru Hotel Putaruru
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Putaruru Hotel Putaruru

Putaruru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 122 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Falaniko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew was very helpful especially with our check in being after hours.Thank you Andrew
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were made very welcome, it is run-down but has lots of character and potential.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation with all facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt it was very poorly presented and maintained and the whole atmosphere was not a nice feel.. The young lady who greeted me was very nice, but not her fault re the condition of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Iris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We liked the convenience of being near the centre of the town. The price reflected that the hotel is undergoing refurbishment. We did not like not being told where the kitchen was, so didnt find the microwave or fridge etc . The corridor is poorly lit so we didnt see it until the morning we left. It was a bit noisy, with train, main road traffic, and fire sirens. but once we were asleep it didnt bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was clean and had everything I could need, behind a locked door. The only problem with it was I felt like I was in a resident evil movie. Would I stay again ? Yes I would
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read previous stay reviews and the hotel management responses warning that you get what you pay for with this price — but the property and room I had was not fit for adage inhabitstion — right down to the cigarette burns on the bed cover and windows that did not close - small space heater - extreme dirty room and closet — lights did not work in the reading room - left after one night - sorry place was just not acceptable at any cost
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

mitchel

Travelled with partner
Old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

N

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sharon palace!
For the price per night you could not complain,hotel has only just been sold and new owners are up dating it room by room ,our 2 rooms one had been done and was fine ,the other not so good but bedding was new and shower was good ,very old classic hotel , should be good when all done up , best of luck to new owners keep up the good work
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Zdravko

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
U
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

C J

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hotel need urgent TLC
We stayed in this hotel for 2 night's, I would not write negative reviews, because the owners will respond, "you payed a cheap price for the room". But I am sure I am entitled to my opinions, The hotel is definitely in need of urgent TLC, when we arrived at the hotel, the building looks a run down, such a shame, it's look like a very nice art deco building, The Cook restaurant is closed , the Bar as I saw on the Hotel. Com gallery wasn't there, the Pool Table is not there, the grand stairs carpet is showing wear and tear, and the room, the bed and line linen are okay, there was few spiders in the bathroom, but that's fine by me, the paint on the walls and by the window is peeling, there's a few stains on the carpet here and there, oh there was some sharp carpet nail by the bathroom door, I wasn't wear my sandal and I stood on it, luckily it didn't hurt to much. Oh this property is right by the around about, and railway, the train can be very noisy, but that's okay for me. Oh and the town, not much to see really, lucky there are few shops about.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jimin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in need of a total renovation. Verything is old.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty nice overall. Lovely front desk guy, felt safe at the hotel. Just had trouble with being able to lock our door which was a little scary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024