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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel near Te Waihou Walkway

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Property entrance
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.
Point of interest
Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
A bar area with a black counter, a menu board, and a selection of bottles.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411
  • Place, Constance Tulloch Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Putaruru Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oraka Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a radiator, and a window.

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Budget Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with dark frames and white bedding, a small wooden nightstand between them, and a light switch on the wall.

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a sink, and a small trash bin.

Standard Single Room with Shower

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a window, and a bathroom.

Standard Double Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.

Budget Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with black frames and white bedding, a small wooden nightstand between them, and a light switch on the wall.

Budget Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, narrow hotel room with a single bed, a window with a view, a radiator, and a small wooden cabinet.

Budget Single Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the outside.

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Putaruru

In Putaruru .At this Putaruru hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Te Waihou Walkway and 20 miles (32 km) of Hobbiton Movie Set. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Constance Tulloch Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Putaruru Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barnett Street Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oraka Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • AL Mason Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Farmer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Putaruru Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Enchanted Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La More Sweets - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Putaruru Hotel

3-star Art Deco hotel near Te Waihou Walkway
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 is 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Putaruru Hotel to the airport?

Putaruru Hotel is 39 mi (49-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Putaruru Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Putaruru Hotel.

Does Putaruru Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Putaruru Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10.00 and 20.00 for adults, NZD 5.00 and 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Putaruru Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Putaruru Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Putaruru Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Putaruru Hotel have a pool?

Putaruru Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Putaruru Hotel have a restaurant?

Putaruru Hotel is home to The Cook, which features local and international cuisine, garden views, and happy hour.

Does Putaruru Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Putaruru Hotel to downtown Putaruru?

Putaruru Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Putaruru.

Putaruru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 182 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed plus toilet were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed, old but met my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good value. Great to have a restaurant for both breakfast and evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Putaruru Hotel has been a convenient, easy and affordable stop for me on my travels between Wellington and Northland, close to the main road. It is good to see the property being renovated and upgraded. My room was basic, but newly refurbished, and very clean. The bed was comfortable. It worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne

No breakfast available. Available parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service
Simple tidy room, lots of parkimg, close to shops walking distance, firm comfortable bed, nice coffee from Mai Kana Restaurant. Only issue was loud noise from extractor fan coming from pub which disrupted sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old place Renovations coming along nicely Good shower Looking forward to visiting again Don’t expect luxury - but a clean, no fuss bed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with the grand old tile character. Street parking with security cameras. Electronic glass doors. Trains and logging trucks pass in area and noisy as well as odd loud car. Tea coffee whitener jug provided. Also small guest kitchen area.TV lacked rabbit ear signal. Online booking and quick simple ask for key on arrival and deposit in container on check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrea

We had a very unusual stay at the putaruru hotel. I didn't expect 5 star accommodation in a 2 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Josiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel's very old and falling apart. Really not a good choice, can get better stay in Rotorua for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. I've stayed in places for over double the price and they reeked of cheap cleaning products. This place was clean and had a neutral smell. Owners were helpful and sorted out any problems I raised. The building is an experience in it's self. Would definitely come back if I'm able too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiju

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

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were insects (silverfish) in the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly but the hotel is in poor physical shape. Missing bulbs, loose door handles and a discolored toilet. No hooks in the bathroom. Location was compelling 2hr drive from AKL and near caves, hot springs etc. but if itinerary permits, I would suggest staying in Rotorua instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Art Deco features beautiful, waiting to see final renovations hope they maintain design styles
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to restaurants and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception person was unfriendly, powered milk for hot drink, no flannels. Hot water for shower non existent. Someone arrived behind building at 6am towing caravan and working on it loudly. Nil secure parking. Disappointing - another couple unhappy also with service and presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice. No one was there for check-in so we had to phone and wait for 20 minutes. The entry is beautiful but the room walls need scraping and painting. The room and bed were very clean. They are trying very hard to improve and upgrade so they need more customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very interesting place to stay, remind me a Soviet hotel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel which was once built for the queen's potential visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
the room was very clean. We have stayed here before and were curious as to what had been done. The new owners have only recently taken over and they certainly have their work cut out. The hotel has great potential and we are happy someone is doing it up. If you are planning to stay be aware it is a work site and does not have all the amenities of a hotel, but the owners and staff are friendly the rooms are clean and the beds comfortable. we had dinner in the bistro which was good we were able to purchase wine and beer from across the road as they do not serve alcohol. we will visit again to see how they progress.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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