Putaruru Hotel

Hotels
5.7 (642 reviews)
79 Princes Street , Putaruru , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Reasonable price
Cons:
Poor service
Cleanliness issues
Disappointing amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.09
Could have been a little cleaner; issues with showers and hot water.
Service
6.06
Service was poor, with reports of delayed assistance at check-in.
Location
7.1
Good location noted, but affected by ongoing renovations.
Room Quality
5.05
Room quality was lacking, with reports of broken amenities.
Amenities
6.08
Limited amenities; need for a table and functioning TV.
Value for Money
7.04
Value considered fair for the price; reasonable for basic needs.
Food and Beverage
5.09
Restaurant was very disappointing; cold food and lack of flavor.
Overall Experience
5.06
Overall experience was negatively impacted by various issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:01

Property Description

Charming Art Deco Hotel in the Heart of Waikato Region

Historic Charm: Built in 1952, Putaruru Hotel boasts art deco features, offering a unique and charming stay experience. Free private parking adds convenience to your visit.

Comfortable Accommodation: Enjoy well-equipped rooms with amenities like electric blankets, oil heaters, free WiFi, and coffee/tea making facilities. The Standard Queen Rooms offer extra space, while the Studio provides added privacy with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Convenient Location: Situated near Waikato River Trail and a short drive from Hobbiton, Putaruru Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the region. Take advantage of tour desk services for trip planning and nearby attractions like Okoroire Hot Springs and Blue Springs.

Book your unforgettable stay at Putaruru Hotel for a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and historic charm.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Putaruru Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guest laundry services are available.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HLZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 642 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.09
Service: 6.06
Location: 7.1
Room Quality: 5.05
Amenities: 6.08
Value for Money: 7.04
Food and Beverage: 5.09
Overall Experience: 5.06
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Nik family_with_children nz
4
Pros:

location

Cons:

hotel

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Renata solo_traveller cz
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Stace couple nz
6
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Marg family_with_children nz
8
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple nz
1
There were extremely rude and place was a trash I will never go back there
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The guy in the reception was extremely rude and he was yelling at us and the sheets were so dirty and dust and we inform them but they said it’s clean

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple nz
4
We left first thing the next morning staying only the one night as neither of us had slept due to the uncomfortable beds
Pros:

The room was clean.

Cons:

We were 100% sure we booked a large double bed room and while gentlemen showed us the email saying twin beds ( which were extremely uncomfortable) we did not get an email ourselves telling us the change. The hall ways have been tiled making them echoing .The shower was only warm without cold water and the shower rose was suitable for someone who was 5 foot tall. No where to put bags. Duvets were Kmart cheapies . We were not expecting the ritz as we knew it was under renovation. But feel that maybe it would have been better to have a few rooms well and as money came available do more.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Amusia family_with_children nz
6
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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william family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Le charme de l' hôtel
Bon wifi

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Phillip family_with_children nz
6
Pros:

Location. Clean and comfortable beds.

Cons:

Worn out bath and room.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple nz
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lucian family_with_children nz
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Hitchens solo_traveller gb
3
Old, dirty and grim
Pros:

Nothing comes to mind

Cons:

So first of all the photo of the book that I’d booked was completely different to the room I got; the photo showed a much larger, more modern room.
There was only one pillow which was way too thick and really uncomfortable to sleep on.
The curtain rail was attached to the wall so when I pulled the curtain to close it, the whole curtain/rail came off the wall!
There was no light in the actual shower, which meant that I either had to shower with the curtain open and get the floor wet, or close the curtain and not be able to see what I’m doing. Also the actual shower head was really low down so I had to bend my knees awkwardly to wash my hair!!
The shared kitchen was appalling - it was so dirty, messy, old and gross, it was not a nice experience cooking in there; also the tiny fridge was so full there was basically no space to put food in there.
In general the whole place was very old and didn’t use a nice feel to it - I felt sad being in there.
Oh and the noise from the road was quite loud too.
Definitely won’t be coming back!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Christina family_with_children nz
3
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Close to food and town.
Nice area to walk around

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller fr
6
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Brown family_with_children nz
10
Awesome, Affordable stay. If you can handle traffic noise 👍
Pros:

Affordable, comfortable place to rest your head. Easy access to room and respec of privacy forl people.

Cons:

The traffic. But that's out of the hotels control.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple de
4
Nein danke
Pros:

Die Lage war gut für uns

Cons:

Alles war oll, es war sehr laut an dem Kreisverkehr, die Küche nicht sauber

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Donna family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Great entrance area. Very grand stairway

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Marco solo_traveller it
1
an ugly accommodation in a dead town - stay far away
Pros:

a broken shower and a bad smelling hotel.. bad people living in .. you will be happy when you will leave

Cons:

i forgot a pair of shorts; i called them 5times; i asked customer assistence too; they joked me on the phone

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Liz family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

If this had been the first time to use booking. com I would not use again.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee