Putaruru Hotel

Hotels
5.7 (722 reviews)
79 Princes Street , Putaruru , NZ

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 722 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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Katie • couple • nz
3
Pros:

It was clean and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

The sink was coming off the wall, bathroom window was open and wouldn’t close. Toilet would leak when flushed.

Only 1 plug socket with an extension lead which blew the fuse so couldn’t keep fridge and phone charger plugged in.

Shower was horrific and water wouldn’t go hot…

kitchenette area has microwave that was filthy and didn’t even work.

Room was small. Understand we booked budget room
But was below standards expected.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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cushla • couple • nz
5
Ok
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Good location

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tua • couple • nz
1
not nice
Cons:

the bed the toilet seat jusr slams down as getting up

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Esther • couple • nz
6
Pros:

Bedroom clean and tidy

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anja • solo_traveller • nz
3
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amituanai • couple • nz
1
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • nz
6
A grand hotel once upon a time!
Pros:

Classic old hotel that would have been grand in its day. Could be awesome again once renovated. Lovely staff. Food at the restaurant next door was delicious.

Cons:

Quite run down but hopefully the owners can bring it back to life. Interesting people living out the back…

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Inoke • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • nz
2
Cons:

People smoking in the rooms staff drinking all night and people fighting in the hall ways grumpy staff and I would not stay again

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Eadie • couple • nz
2
We wouldn’t stay here again, even if it was free.
Pros:

It’s close to town. The room was clean as was the linen.

Cons:

One of the mattresses on the beds had such hard springs they were prominate and it was impossible to be comfortable on, purgatory to spend a night on. The manager was untidily dressed and not friendly on arrival. The hotel is situated by a large roundabout and frequent and noisy cattle trucks can be heard throughout the daylight hours. The sink in the bedroom had a continuously leaking tap and the sink was blocked so when you cleaned your teeth or washed your face the water stayed in the basin for ages. You won’t get a piping hot shower. My shower was warm enough but I didn’t use the cold water tap at all.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jinal • family_with_children • in
2
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • nz
5
Not recommended
Pros:

Hard to think of anything I liked to be honest.

Cons:

The guy in reception wasn't friendly.
The carpet going up the stairs was hideous. Original plumbing and electrical. Very hard to flush the toilet. Water in shower only just hot enough. Couldn't have the kettle and heater going at the same time! No complimentary milk either.
Wouldn't recommend and won't stay there again.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Rietveld • solo_traveller • au
5
You get what you pay for
Pros:

Location was close to town. Price was good

Cons:

The venue is run down, a bit smelly

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ngaio • couple • nz
8
Comfortable room very clean facilities great price
Pros:

An old art deco hotel, a little worn but very clean and comfortable. Added bonus of a laundromat on sight.
Walking distance to an excellent Indian reastaurant

Cons:

No compkaints

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ross • family_with_children • nz
9
stay its value for money .. other wise best of luck at the kea motel
Pros:

The grand stair case.. from yesteryear absolutely beautiful

Cons:

other guest tramping their dirty boots

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sasha • couple • au
10
Check in process was simple, comfortable, quiet and convinient to where we needed to be.
Pros:

Convenience.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Ross • family_with_children • nz
10
loved it would i stay here again most definitely
Pros:

i loved the old historical building still operating the Staff were kind and helpful

Cons:

i didn't like other people complaining about this place because 1. value for money. alternative motels are expensive and 🤮this was nice on a budget.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Jerson • family_with_children • nz
1
Very bad.
Pros:

None!

Cons:

Room heater didnt work as i didnt notice the outlet was tripped when heated the water. Poor electrical supplies. No good parking space.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee