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Putaruru Arms Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Te Waihou Walkway

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Property grounds
Reception
Lobby
Exterior
Twin Room

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr

Explore the area

Map
92 Tirau St, Putaruru, Waikato, 3411
  • Putaruru Timber Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Te Waihou Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Putaruru

At Putaruru Arms Motor Inn, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Te Waihou Walkway and 13.3 km (8.3 mi) from Lake Karapiro. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. .With a stay at this Putaruru motel, you'll be 29.8 km (18.5 mi) from Hobbiton Movie Set.
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What's nearby

  • Putaruru Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Putaruru Timber Museum - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Te Waihou Walkway - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 30 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog and Hounds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Putaruru Food Court - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Canton Takeaways - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wooden Farmer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Honey Shop Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Te Waihou Walkway
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Putaruru motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Arms Motor Inn
Putaruru Arms Motor
Arms Motor
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Motel
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Putaruru
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Motel Putaruru

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

Yep, Putaruru Arms Motor Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn on 18 Apr 2025 start from NZ$160.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

No, Putaruru Arms Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 56 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Liz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, NO Hot water and the TV doesn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is badly rundown and in desperate need of some TLC. No hot water when we arrived and to be fair, the manager offered to find us another place or give us a discount. We decided to stay, as we were really tired! It would have been a really classy place once and probably could be again but it would take a huge investment!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nirosh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked that room for 4 people, but room had utilities only for one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
New manager is working to improve facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle Memory Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sudheesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Renny john

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to say this but it wasn’t good as it lacked cleanliness. The trash wasn’t taken out , nor the towels changed , unlike any other motels we stayed before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet was not cleaned. No substantial cutleries and plates. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well located and the staff is very friendly. Unfortunately, the quality of the room wasn’t good. Not very clean and lots of things missing: kettle, soap, sponge, only 2 glasses/ 1 cup/ 2 plates for 4 people. We asked the friendly guy working there and we got a few more things. We had to wash again the cutlery and plates before using them. The windows were very dirty, etc. The place has a lot of potential but needs some improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasi

Clean family room very spacious and the beds were comfortable for a family of 4
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room in this older motel was completely renovated and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denys

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average accommodation but comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Dated decor, uncomfortable bed, but clean and tidy
The check in was fine, the proprietor was friendly and attentive. The room smelled musty and damp and had very dated decor, but it was clean and tidy. The motel was right on the main road, but the traffic noise wasn't too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jo, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was once a lovely place but is now everything is very dated and tired looking. Emergency housing on site as well which is very sad. Having said that, it was quiet and we slept well
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Derek and Kristine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best,in need of work. Too many bugs in kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

qun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we walk into the room and the stench was unbearable, it smelt like the room hadn't been open for at least six months. Towels and pillows had green snot marks on them. We had decided at this point we couldn't stay in this place. We had tried the TV but it also didn't work. We have never had to stay in a place as bad as this. We approached the front reception and he offered a refund as he understood are concerns.

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN, MILSON

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Maxwell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Badly needs an update. The room was okay it was clean. The heating didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rang to say we would be late and they very kindly waited up for us...He was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent both service and room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

f

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022