Putaruru is home to Putaruru Arms Motor Inn. Hobbiton Movie Set is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Waihou Walkway and Lake Karapiro. Visit our Putaruru travel guide
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
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
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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 Putaruru Arms Motor Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Putaruru Arms Motor Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Putaruru Arms Motor Inn located?
Situated in Putaruru, this motel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Te Waihou Walkway and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Lake Karapiro. Hobbiton Movie Set is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) away.
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Reviews
Putaruru Arms Motor Inn Reviews
6.2
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6.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.0
Staff & service
5.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 58 reviews
10 - Excellent
9
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 58 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 58 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 58 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tasi
Dec 13, 2024
Clean family room very spacious and the beds were comfortable for a family of 4
Tasi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Denys
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average accommodation but comfortable bed
Denys
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 14, 2024
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.
It was good to arrive and walk into my room. Pissed off no normal channels on tv only a song channel. Watered down soap in bottle in bathroom. Took too long for the shower water to heat up.. Not even worth wot i paid for. Needs a good clean up around the place. motel. Its only a money motel.
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.
The proporty require a complete revamp interms of new beds , TV, kitcheware and etc. It is untidy but have a very good potential and if the owner mordenize the motel
Ray
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Chris
May 28, 2023
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
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!
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.
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.
Hotel caindo aos pedaços literalmente e fica a margem de uma rodovia super movimentada onde fica impossível dormir, só fique nesse lugar se a opção for dormir na rua
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.