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Putaruru Hotel

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Putaruru Hotel

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a green patterned wall, and two potted plants.
A bar area with a black counter, a menu board, and a selection of bottles.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.
A maze garden with a central gazebo and striped poles.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Budget Double Room

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

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Budget Twin Room

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room with Shower

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

Standard Single Room with Shower

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a large window with a view of the outside.

Standard Queen Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A room with a bed, a sofa, a blue rug, a fireplace, and a radiator.

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Budget Double Room

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

Budget Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Budget Twin Room

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

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Budget Single Room

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

Budget Single Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • Constance Tulloch Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Putaruru Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Putaruru Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barnett Street Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • AL Mason Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Putaruru Hotel

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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.
  • 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 40.0 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
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 all accommodation.

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.

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

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 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Hotel on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$85, 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.

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. 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

Tony

Disliked: Amenities
No issue with the property itself, they are renovating so good things to come I am sure. The only issue I had was the shower was not hot enough. It was a cold morning in Putaruru, and I really wanted a nice steaming hot shower, but sadly it just wasn't hot enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Chris

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

2/10 Terrible

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel/ not even a Motel, it is an absolute disaster zone, no bar fridge in room, walls cracked/bath is filthy/ big spider webs in bathroom with bugs caught in it/ I would rather camp out in a tent than ever putting my foot back there, the owners should rather sell and demolish that building. ITS BAD and I took pics to prove all I have said above
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

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

Robin

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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old art deco hotel now a bit rundown the room we stayed in was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023