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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
Staircase
Point of interest
Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

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, Barnett Street Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room with Shower | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room with Shower

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

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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Budget Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Putaruru Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barnett Street Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Totara Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BP - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Putaruru Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Great Flavours of India - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Farmer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Putaruru Cafe - ‬7 min walk

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.

National rating

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Putaruru Hotel?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Hotel on Apr 14, 2026 start from $55, 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.

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 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 178 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sangeeta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Robin

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

4/10 Poor

Josiah

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Dallas

Traveled with partner
Double room small but expected that. Noisy from the main road traffic. Recommend high bedside cabinets (the one cabinet too low and small), having flannels would have been good (none provided), replace high hard pillows with softer ones (suggest bring your own pillows). Although undergoing renovations the upstairs looks ok, suggest tidying up the reception area to match. Shower was my highlight, good flow and coukd control the temperature, always a plus if can do that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the desk was great. The hotel was completely run down and looked to be under construction. The bar next door blared music until 1am … loudly! There was an open drink and food in the fridge. The room did not seem secure. The curtains didn’t cover all of the windows so we had light coming in all night. This is not a family friendly place and I would not recommend staying here until renovations have been finished.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was neglected, still had hair and spiders in the shower, no face washers, toilet seat falls on you, bed was hard as a rock, couple in next room were fighting very bad slamming doors and swearing Loudly at 7am made us completely uncomfortable that caused major disruption in our stay. Tea and coffee provided but no little milk?? Whole place needs some major work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a place, and not in the best way! Built in 1952 for the Queen's inauguration and for her to stay in, she never ended up staying here however and I think I can see why, probably in 1952 it was still a dump. We stayed in a regular room that felt more like an SRO than a hotel room. Yes it was clean however it was super, super dated! Obviously no renovations have been done since it was built. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy, Boulder

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

4/10 Poor

Sid

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location for a horror movie

My son and I stayed here after going to Hobbiton and making our way to Rotorua. When we arrived we thought the hotel was abandoned. I didn't see any cars parked here and it was dark. The front doors were locked. The front desk attendant then came out after we knocked and he was nice enough. He waited until we arrived at 9pm after messaging him (front desk hours closed at 6pm). He gave us a key and told us where to park. I asked him if the hotel was haunted and he laughed. It was a very creepy place. Run down, paint peeling off the walls and ceiling. It did not seem like anyone was staying there. The room was bare bones and not the like the pictures. It was quiet and it did the job as far as sleeping there but it was unsettling as well. I later learned it is under renovation but I didn't see anything like that. Would I stay there again? No, I don't think so. And usually I can handle your basic run down motel but not this one. Luckily it was only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entranceway was in disrepair, the inner sanctum of the door completely shattered, with frosted glass offering little privacy. The state of the room was revolting, littered with cigarette butts and an ashtray tucked under the bed, a clear indication of inadequate cleaning which is utterly unacceptable. Seeking restitution for this dreadful ordeal, as a warning to others, an honest review may be necessary. This lodging is comparable to a penitentiary and even with compensation, I would not subject myself to such conditions again. Numerous health and safety hazards pose a serious concern within these walls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Just a wonderful hotel Now getting some overdue fixing up It’s so great to see someone cares Check it out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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