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Putaruru Hotel

3.0 star property
This charming hotel balances relaxation with entertainment, offering travelers a perfect blend of quiet moments and social activities near Te Waihou Walkway.

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Putaruru Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with a garden for relaxation. Guests can enjoy a welcoming coffee shop/cafe and a modern bar. The Cook bistro serves local and international dishes. The lobby features billiards and a TV for entertainment.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Single Room with Shower

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Budget Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Budget Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Putaruru is home to Putaruru Hotel. Hobbiton Movie Set is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Waihou Walkway and Hamilton Gardens. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Putaruru travel guide
Map
79 Princes Street, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411

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
  • Glenshea Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Totara Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • BP
    9 min drive
  • Putaruru Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Great Flavours of India
    1 min walk
  • The Wooden Farmer
    14 min walk
  • Putaruru Cafe
    7 min walk

About this property

Putaruru Hotel

  • Hotel near Te Waihou Walkway
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Putaruru Hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, The Cook, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
    • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Putaruru Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Mini fridges and irons/ironing boards
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

8 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Putaruru Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Putaruru Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Putaruru Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Putaruru Hotel located?

Situated in Putaruru, this hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Te Waihou Walkway and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Putaruru Hotel Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
the room was very clean. We have stayed here before and were curious as to what had been done. The new owners have only recently taken over and they certainly have their work cut out. The hotel has great potential and we are happy someone is doing it up. If you are planning to stay be aware it is a work site and does not have all the amenities of a hotel, but the owners and staff are friendly the rooms are clean and the beds comfortable. we had dinner in the bistro which was good we were able to purchase wine and beer from across the road as they do not serve alcohol. we will visit again to see how they progress.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely old hotel under renovation atm. Stayed in renovated room, all ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was rather faded but accomodation was clean, staff were friendly and price was excellent. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very reasonable cost for a comfortable stay, but may not suit others used to luxury accommodation. Would be great to see the hotel restored to former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Work in progress but a beautiful old same with exceptional service from staff . Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was nice enough. Room was quiet and clean and a good place to stop off for the night. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a communal kitchen area that had seen better days but was clear the staff were trying to make the place better through renovations. Parking across the street was fantastic. Good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a grand old lady in its day and is now being restored. Clean and tidy. Shower had good pressure. Walking distance shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great overnight stay. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were soft and clean. The pillows were just right! The building and the street outside were quiet. The windows opened to let in fresh air. The building is very old and you can sense that with the attention now, it will regain its glory and again be a great place to stay. Overall a good stay - not high end but the staff and good sleep made it great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nagashen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. In urgent need of modernization, or tidied up. Has potential. But for the price it's reasonable value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Falaniko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew was very helpful especially with our check in being after hours.Thank you Andrew
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Les

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy and Staff helpful. Noisy nearby traffic but otherwise okay for money paid
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all essential shops made easier being a 5min walk to takeaways, dairy and superette Excellent customer service A . Mrs LOVED the deep bath. We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again in the future. Highly recommend. Thanks team for our stay.🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

N

Disliked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building just a little run down, we had curtains that didnt fit the windows and broken windows just taped up with masking tape and paint peeling off the surfaces. Bed was comfortable and clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

We didn’t have a fridge in our room however the manager offered us a room with a fridge in it. It was very nice and thoughtful of him for the offer but we were happy with the room we had. He offered a great Service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024