Putaruru Hotel, Putaruru ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

79 Princes Street, Putaruru, New Zealand, 3411

Rooms at Putaruru Hotel

Putaruru Hotel provides rooms with private bathrooms, including a shower and toilet. Standard rooms feature hand basins within the sleeping area, not in the bathroom. Queen Rooms include a TV, fridge, and coffee/tea facilities; bathrooms come equipped with a bath, basin, and toilet. The Studio option contains a master bedroom, a bunk bedroom, two bathrooms, a couch, and an extra single bed. Though a bit outmoded, all rooms are clean and tidy. Wi-Fi is accessible in most rooms upon request at reception. Backpacker rooms are also available. There are pantries with a fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea facilities available for general use. The fully equipped backpacker kitchen is located downstairs. Guests can select rooms with garden or city views.

Dining at The Cook

The Cook Bistro, located on-site, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It features a menu with options such as 150g marinated rump steak for $18.50, buttermilk fried chicken thigh for $18.50, and pulled pork with Asian slaw. Salads include chicken bacon salad for $19.50 and vegetarian salad for $19.50. Additional options include calamari and chorizo salad for $19.50. The Blackboard Menu includes soup, pasta, and curry options. The menu also provides a selection of entrees like baked brie for $17.50 and brandy chicken liver pate for $7.50. Main courses include pork ribs for $28.50 and scotch fillet for $33.00. Pizza options include pepperoni for $14.00 and meat-lovers for $16.00. Coffee is available Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM; extended hours are available for coffee groups.

Events & Entertainment

Putaruru Hotel is available for weddings, conferences, and special occasions, and collaborates with local musicians and entertainers for events. The dining room accommodates up to 50 people for sit-down meals or 100 for cocktail-style events. The hotel offers wedding packages, including celebrant services and complete event management. Local bands playing jazz, acoustic, or cover music can be arranged. The hotel has connections with local musicians and entertainers who cater for special events. Onsite accommodation is available, and tour groups are welcome with pre-booked arrangements. Private venue options are available for post-funeral gatherings.

Location and Surroundings

Located centrally in Putaruru, the Putaruru Hotel is near Hamilton, Taupo, Tauranga, and Rotorua. Rotorua Regional is 65 km away. Local attractions include Te Waihou Walkway, Blue Springs, and the Waikato River Trail. The Mosaic Pavement Art Trail is dotted throughout the central business district. The Lorraine Moller Arboretum is located on the outskirts of Putaruru, and the Arapuni Dam and Swing Bridge are a 15-minute drive away. The Te Waotu-Arapuni Heritage Trail connects heritage sites in the South Waikato District.

Hotel Services

Putaruru Hotel offers deals and package deals. Tour guides and drivers are free of charge if organized by prior arrangement. The hotel welcomes bookings for conferences, functions, special occasions, weddings & tour groups and can cater to groups of any size and on any day if the group is pre-booked. Groups larger than 12 will dine on a set menu and all budgets can be catered upon request. A lounge room is available for weddings or conferences. The hotel offers affordable accommodation for everyone. Ask the staff for the star attractions of the area.