When visiting Putaruru, Putaruru Hotel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Cook, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Art Deco hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 8 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1953
ATM/banking
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Cook – Overlooking the garden, this bistro specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and NZD 5.00 to 12.00 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Putaruru Hotel Hotel
Putaruru Hotel Putaruru
Putaruru Hotel Hotel Putaruru
Frequently asked questions
Does Putaruru Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Putaruru Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Putaruru Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Putaruru Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Putaruru Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Putaruru Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Putaruru Hotel?
Yes, The Cook offers local and international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Putaruru Hotel like?
Putaruru Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Putaruru Public Library and 5 minutes' walk from Putaruru Water Park.
Putaruru Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
4 January 2025
Sandamali
Sandamali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 November 2024
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 September 2024
The showers have no lighting and was leaking into the room making the carpet wet and as this was up stairs the room below would have been wet also. I rang and reported it but it seemed they weren’t overly concerned
Ted
Ted, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
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
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
12 September 2024
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.
Max
Max, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 September 2024
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.
Corina
Corina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
I have stayed there b4 an proud to say place has been improved greatly and was a nice stay
Shannon Phillip titoko maui
Shannon Phillip titoko maui, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 September 2024
Lovely old hotel, with an interesting history. This is our 5th stay here.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 August 2024
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
chris
chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
2/10 Poor
23 August 2024
Hotel should say that they need renovations
Martha
Martha, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 August 2024
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 August 2024
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!!
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 July 2024
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
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 June 2024
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
Ethan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 June 2024
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
Wilfredo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2024
Work in progress but a beautiful old same with exceptional service from staff . Excellent experience
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
17 May 2024
AWFUL PLACE
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!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 May 2024
Large spacious room. TV didnt work. Not enough pillows.
DEBORAH
DEBORAH, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Andrew was very helpful especially with our check in being after hours.Thank you Andrew
Falaniko
Falaniko, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 May 2024
We were made very welcome, it is run-down but has lots of character and potential.
Alan
Alan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
24 April 2024
philip
philip, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2024
Excellent accommodation with all facilities.
Tiju
Tiju, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 April 2024
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
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
5 April 2024
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.