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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in Putaruru with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Point of interest
Basic Apartment | Living room
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $42
$49 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment | Living room

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Living room
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room with Shower

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411

What's nearby

  • Putaruru Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grey Street Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Putaruru Timber Museum - 2 min drive - 2.7 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
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 57 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

At Putaruru Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Karapiro. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cook, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Art Deco hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 8 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1953
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults, and NZD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Putaruru Hotel Hotel Putaruru
Putaruru Hotel Hotel
Putaruru Hotel Putaruru
Putaruru Hotel Hotel Putaruru
Putaruru Hotel Hotel
Putaruru Hotel Putaruru

Frequently asked questions

Does Putaruru Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Putaruru Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Putaruru Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Putaruru Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Putaruru Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Putaruru Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Putaruru Hotel?
Yes, The Cook offers local and international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Putaruru Hotel like?
Putaruru Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Grey Street Reserve and 17 minutes' walk from Lorraine Moller Reserve.

Putaruru Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

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

8/10 Very Good

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.
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!!
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Ethan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Wilfredo, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Work in progress but a beautiful old same with exceptional service from staff . Excellent experience
Paula, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Large spacious room. TV didnt work. Not enough pillows.
DEBORAH, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew was very helpful especially with our check in being after hours.Thank you Andrew
Falaniko, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We were made very welcome, it is run-down but has lots of character and potential.
Alan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

philip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation with all facilities.
Tiju, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Iris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

good value
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Old but clean
mitchel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
N, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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Zdravko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
C J, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The property is in need of a total renovation. Verything is old.
Jimin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Milo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very interesting place to stay, remind me a Soviet hotel
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nelson, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review