At Putaruru Arms Motor Inn, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Te Waihou Walkway and 13.3 km (8.3 mi) from Lake Karapiro. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. .With a stay at this Putaruru motel, you'll be 29.8 km (18.5 mi) from Hobbiton Movie Set.
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
This Putaruru motel is smoke free.
19 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
No smoking on site
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Arms Motor Inn
Putaruru Arms Motor
Arms Motor
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Motel
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Putaruru
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Motel Putaruru
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
Yep, Putaruru Arms Motor Inn has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
No, Putaruru Arms Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.2
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 58 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 58 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 58 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 58 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tasi
13 Dec 2024
Clean family room very spacious and the beds were comfortable for a family of 4
Good place to stay, would book here again, only thing is I tried calling the place but no answer, wrote them a message but no reply.
Abdul
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Dated decor, uncomfortable bed, but clean and tidy
The check in was fine, the proprietor was friendly and attentive. The room smelled musty and damp and had very dated decor, but it was clean and tidy. The motel was right on the main road, but the traffic noise wasn't too bad.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bill
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
very helpful manager
very run down property, need to revise sign to match facilities currently providing
The proporty require a complete revamp interms of new beds , TV, kitcheware and etc. It is untidy but have a very good potential and if the owner mordenize the motel
Ray
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chris
28 May 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was once a lovely place but is now everything is very dated and tired looking. Emergency housing on site as well which is very sad. Having said that, it was quiet and we slept well
This property is badly rundown and in desperate need of some TLC. No hot water when we arrived and to be fair, the manager offered to find us another place or give us a discount. We decided to stay, as we were really tired! It would have been a really classy place once and probably could be again but it would take a huge investment!
Sorry to say this but it wasn’t good as it lacked cleanliness. The trash wasn’t taken out , nor the towels changed , unlike any other motels we stayed before.
It was good to arrive and walk into my room. Pissed off no normal channels on tv only a song channel. Watered down soap in bottle in bathroom. Took too long for the shower water to heat up.. Not even worth wot i paid for. Needs a good clean up around the place. motel. Its only a money motel.
The place is well located and the staff is very friendly.
Unfortunately, the quality of the room wasn’t good. Not very clean and lots of things missing: kettle, soap, sponge, only 2 glasses/ 1 cup/ 2 plates for 4 people. We asked the friendly guy working there and we got a few more things.
We had to wash again the cutlery and plates before using them. The windows were very dirty, etc.
The place has a lot of potential but needs some improvement.
Upon arrival we walk into the room and the stench was unbearable, it smelt like the room hadn't been open for at least six months. Towels and pillows had green snot marks on them. We had decided at this point we couldn't stay in this place. We had tried the TV but it also didn't work. We have never had to stay in a place as bad as this. We approached the front reception and he offered a refund as he understood are concerns.
Hotel caindo aos pedaços literalmente e fica a margem de uma rodovia super movimentada onde fica impossível dormir, só fique nesse lugar se a opção for dormir na rua
The rooms were really tired and old, didn't feel clean at all. The volume button on the TV remote didn't work, so TV was way too loud. Some light bulbs needed replacing. Definitely asking too much per room for what was offered. Waste of money.