Putaruru Hotel

Hotels
5.7 (680 reviews)
79 Princes Street , Putaruru , nz

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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 680 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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Vince • couple • nz
4
Must have been a beautiful hotel in its prime however nothing appears to have been done for years including original bat
Pros:

Convenient position

Cons:

Needs a lot of maintenance
Tv terrible
Pillow was hard

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
4
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Very clean, warm and tidy

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • nz
7
A grand old lady looking sad.
Pros:

A lovely old Art Deco hotel needing much refurbishment. The beautiful grand entrance foyer will hopefully be retained. Good location close to everything. I did not use the cafe/restaurant. The bed was extremely comfortable but the room overlooked a yard ful of construction rubbish.
It was ok for what I paid for the night.

Cons:

The front doors were locked when I arrived and no notices about how to enter. As I walked away a person came and opened the door. The office area behind reception was a complete shambles and what was once a beautiful entrance area was all closed off I am assuming for alterations. There were piles of construction rubbish outside the entrance. It was obvious some work was underway but no mention was made of this. The wiring for the tv was a bit dodgy.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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BETH • solo_traveller • nz
5
Ok for the price
Pros:

Quaint retro grand old lady. Pleased to see it being refurbished

Cons:

Booked queen bed, given 2 singles( with apologies) one of which was dreadful. Hard & lumpy.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • nz
6
Cheap and basic for a layover.
Pros:

A glorious sweeping staircase with a portrait photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at the top strongly hinted at a past magnificence. Now the place is faded and jaded. We did have a very quiet room at the back of the establishment so we got a great sleep on the comfortable bed. There was also plenty of hot water in the shower. There were two small kitchens available for guests with limited facilities. The kitchens were quite dirty though so I washed everything before using it.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • solo_traveller • gb
4
Good potential. Terrible nights sleep
Pros:

The hotel is old school, retro big staircase etc- I assume it’s under renovation at the moment. room was really clean, had good wifi speed, toiletries, kettle, tea/coffee and a smart TV which was good. I was able to park right outside the hotel too.

Cons:

My threshold for leaving negative reviews is pretty high but I slept terribly here. I’ve been using cheap motels and holiday parks while travelling NZ for the last 5 weeks so have a pretty good idea of what this sort of price generally gets you.

I expected very basic facilities for what I paid but the windows are single glazed and did not fully shut meaning it was drafty and the road and train line outside that run all night are basically in your room. I had noise cancelling earphones on with white noise and it still got through! The shower head was also fixed in the wall at shoulder height (I’m 5’7) and had good power but didn’t run very hot.

Based on this stay compared with other places in similar price range in NZ I cannot recommend it until they do some serious work to reduce the noise pollution at least. There are lots of holiday parks here which offer individual cabins with a full shared kitchen and shower facilities for the same price point. Sorry

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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hayden • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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MIKE • solo_traveller • nz
10
EXCELLENT PLACE HANDY TO SHOPS
Pros:

EXCELLENT PLACE

Cons:

NICE AND CLEAN
VALUE FOR MONEY

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Shiri • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Alexandru • couple • ro
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
5
Fine for a bed for the night
Pros:

Cheap option for a nights stay

Cons:

Thin walls. Pretty noisy

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • nz
9
definitely coming back
Pros:

staff was welcoming and friendly down to earth people big smiles all around

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Mcleod • couple • nz
6
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ruane • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • au
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • au
7
Provided what was needed
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Nik • family_with_children • nz
4
Pros:

location

Cons:

hotel

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee