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Putaruru Arms Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Te Waihou Walkway in Putaruru

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Property grounds
Lobby
Exterior
Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Putaruru

In Putaruru .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Te Waihou Walkway and 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Karapiro. Hobbiton Movie Set is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Putaruru Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Putaruru Timber Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Te Waihou Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lake Karapiro - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

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 near Te Waihou Walkway in Putaruru
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 complimentary toiletries. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
3.2 out of 5, 145 reviews
The price is $47
includes taxes & fees
$40 per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 rating 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

How close is Putaruru Arms Motor Inn to the airport?

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn is 38.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn on Apr 10, 2025 start from $90.22, excluding 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.

Does Putaruru Arms Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn.

Does Putaruru Arms Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Putaruru Arms Motor Inn have a pool?

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Putaruru Arms Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Putaruru Arms Motor Inn to downtown Putaruru?

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn is 0.5 mi away from Putaruru.

Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 52 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuki

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Mariusz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Sara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were really tired and old, didn't feel clean at all. The volume button on the TV remote didn't work, so TV was way too loud. Some light bulbs needed replacing. Definitely asking too much per room for what was offered. Waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome people to deal with. Very accommodating and cheerful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in the kitchen, broken light fittings, broken window latches so screwed closed, broken toilet roll holder, shower Luke warm after 10 mins to warm up, holes in wall, fire alarm taped to ceiling. Mould throughout bathroom and stunk of it. Absolute tip, worst place we have ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021