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), smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Putaruru Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries
Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Restaurants on site
The Cook
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
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 20.0 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 20.0 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
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
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is 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
Is Putaruru Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Putaruru Hotel?
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.
Putaruru Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 118 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
18
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 118 reviews" "
8 - Good
37
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 118 reviews" "
6 - Okay
30
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 118 reviews" "
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 118 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
11
7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Anne
Traveled with family
1 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to restaurants and quiet
Anne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
PETER
Traveled with partner
26 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The history and the potential to restore this beautiful building.Great to see this is starting to happen.
PETER
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen
20 September 2024
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!
Ellen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Max
Traveled with partner
12 September 2024
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.
Windows tied to radiator to keep them closed. No hot water for showering. Staff not prepared to compensate for lack of hot water and just seemed to not care.
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.
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!!
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Wilfredo
17 June 2024
Liked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Work in progress but a beautiful old same with exceptional service from staff . Excellent experience
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!
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Iris
Traveled with partner
5 April 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
kelly
1 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
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