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749 reviews

Aurora on George

Aurora on George

678 George Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Personal trainer

Kitchen

Aurora on George

Aurora on George is a 4-star motel in Dunedin, New Zealand, located at 678 George Street. Just 0.8mi from the city center, this convenient base makes it easy to explore town while returning to a comfortable retreat. Minimum price starts from $118, and the property has 749 reviews from travelers.

Featured amenities include free private parking (and free on-site parking), complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, a spa tub, garden views, and elevator access to upper floors. The property also offers a kitchen with kitchenware and kitchenette, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility, plus a garden setting. Optional services include a tour desk, babysitting/child services, massages, and golf, all with extra charges.

Situated at 678 George Street in Dunedin, New Zealand, the listing has 749 reviews shaping the overall impression.

Step into a tranquil garden setting after a day of exploring Dunedin, with a spa tub ready for a relaxing soak and garden views that provide a peaceful backdrop for the evening.

Meal prep is easy thanks to a kitchen with kitchenware and kitchenette, perfect for quick breakfasts or simple dinners. Elevator access to upper floors ensures smooth coming and going, while non-smoking rooms and air conditioning keep comfort at the center of the stay.

Cash is accepted, and payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos. Free private parking and free on-site parking simplify arrivals and departures. Optional extras such as a tour desk, babysitting/child services, massages, and golf are available for an added fee. The listing has 749 traveler reviews.

Closest airports

Dunedin Airport

15.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Personal trainer

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Studio - Disability Access in Aurora on George

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Executive Studio in Aurora on George

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Executive Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Luxury Studio in Aurora on George

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Luxury Studio

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Studio with Garden View in Aurora on George

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Studio, Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Two-Bedroom Apartment in Aurora on George

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 King Size Beds

645 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Kitchenware

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One-Bedroom Apartment in Aurora on George

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

515 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Microwave

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Executive Studio, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

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Signature Executive Studio, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Studio, Accessible

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Apartment

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedroom

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Apartment, Shared Bathroom

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Guest reviews

9.1

749 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Steve

8.2

February 2025

The location and off the road parking are great. The room was lovely, very clean, the bed was comfortable, there were home made biscuits on arrival. There is a guest laundry which came in handy on a long trip. The staff are very helpful. As Aurora on George doesn’t do breakfast, The Oaken Cafe, which is a very short walk from Aurora, does an amazing breakfast!!!

The shower control was loose and if you hit it, turning around it turned off. Water was wasted whilst trying to get it right. As the off the wall towel rack was in front of the toilet, it could be mistakenly used as a hand hold, which I did being unbalanced due to Parkinson’s. It is not safe or rated for this purpose. The noise from the bathroom fan, which comes on with the light is extremely loud especially at nighttime. The noise from the upstairs guest rooms are very loud!

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Janette

9.1

March 2025

Very comfortable room with plenty of space. Loved the nightlight and the USB socket on the bedside lamps. The gardens were lovely and nice to sit out there in the afternoon. Very comfortable bed. Close to city centre and the stix restaurant next door was very good. Good coffee provided for coffee plunger in room and loved the milk provided in glass bottles. Laundry facilities were good with complimentary washing powder and good sized load washed for $3 and dried for $4.

No heated towel rail which we had gotten used to in other accommodation, we don't like to change towels every day for water conservation but towels weren't quite dry when we used them next morning. We also couldn't work out how to get the underfloor heating to work, maybe it only works in winter but it was something that was advertised as a special comfort in the advertising. The freezer wasn't working well in our room (5) so no ice cubes and our ice lollys were a bit soft.

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Joanna

9.1

November 2024

Check-in was great, Kent showed me around the property and explained everything. The In-room compendium was very thorough. The guest laundry was cheap, easy to use and efficient. The room was spacious and very clean. The home made biscuits were delicious! The location was really good, easy to walk to any shops you might need. Heated floors in the bathroom are a really nice touch. The gardens are beautiful and peaceful. They collect food waste for their worm farm - this was awesome as I'm used to composting at home.

The carpark was a bit tight with a full house, but there are enough spaces for 1 car per unit. Could hear TVs from neighbouring rooms and loud foodsteps from the room above me.

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Susan

8.2

April 2025

The rooms were very spacious, it’s a quirky property tucked away inconspicuously in a fairly nondescript area of Dunedin but it even has a little enclosed garden and is very quiet. All the rooms surround the garden. We had one with disabled access which worked well and of all the places we stayed on our road trip these rooms were easily the most spacious. There are tea and coffee making facilities and we had a lovely breakfast at the Good Earth cafe which is very close by.

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Michael

10

February 2025

Hotel was very clean. Suite looked brand new. Kitchen and fixtures all new. Parking was free, easy and on premises. Front desk (Duncan) very responsive, helpful, and affable. If you need TV, plenty of free options. 15 minute walk down George to Dunedin center. Many restaurants of all stripes on the way along George St. Albatross/Penguin centers about 35 minutes out of town on beautiful coastal road/Otago peninsula—worth a visit. Would happily stay at Aurora again.

All good.

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Charlie

10

April 2025

I was travelling solo and thought it to be a wonderful place. The staff were all friendly and helpful and gave the impression that they were pleased to see and help me. The rooms are warm, spotless, well appointed and look out onto an attractive central courtyard containing trees and shrubs. The property is located about 200 metres from the University and 600 metres from the city centre. The Aurora on George is excellent.

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Julie

9.1

December 2024

Lovely quiet room in a beautiful garden setting with parking and easy access. Thoughtfully and stylishly furnished, with a very comfortable bed and modern bathroom with heated floor. Staff were friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Having a restaurant right out the front was also very convenient. Homemade cookies upon arrival were a lovely touch.

Nothing really not to like but the grouting in the shower could probably benefit from a thorough clean.

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Teri

8.2

January 2024

We have stayed in this hotel on 4 occasions now and it’s always very comfortable with friendly staff and a great location. The rooms are well equipped, modern and clean and the beds are huge and comfy.

This is the first time we’ve stayed in one of the 2 bedroom apartments and we were a little disappointed that’s it’s not up to the standard of the rooms. It was clean and comfortable but was definitely lacking in places, no headboards which I thought was weird, not much storage or anywhere to hang jackets/robes/bags. One cushion on the sofa, one random chopstick in the kitchen, not enough tea and milk etc for 4 people. Very plain and uninviting in comparison to the bedrooms. Also, even though we’ve been back 4 times we’ve never been recognised/welcomed back.

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Sarah

9.1

June 2025

This motel is situated in a great location on George Street and is handy to the city centre. The room was comfortable and warm and it was a nice touch to be shown there by the manager on duty. The home baked cookies were a lovely added extra and having Buddha Sticks right next door as a place to eat is also a bonus if you don't want to go too far to for a meal. Free parking is also great to have.

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Dumimg

10

January 2025

The hotel is large and has a beautiful garden view. Parking is very convenient. The staff is very friendly and gave us milk. There are also cookies in the room, and we are very grateful! The facilities are complete, the room is clean, and the bed is very comfortable. The transportation is also very convenient. Dunedin and this hotel are both good places! There are also corresponding instructions and tips for guests in the room. Highly recommended.

Points of Interest Around Aurora on George

Attractions

Otago Museum

0.2mi

Olveston Historic Home

0.4mi

The Octagon

0.8mi

St. Paul's Cathedral

0.8mi

Dunedin Railway Station

0.9mi

Taieri Gorge Railway

0.9mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

1mi

Baldwin Street

1.5mi

Signal Hill

1.8mi

Dunedin

3.5mi

Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens

3.7mi

Larnach Castle

5.6mi

Dunedin Cruise Port (Port Chalmers)

6.4mi

Penguin Place

11.5mi

Royal Albatross Centre

12.1mi

Amenities of Aurora on George

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Personal trainer

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Aurora on George

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Aurora on George

When are the check-in and check-out times for Aurora on George?

At Aurora on George, check-in is available from 02:00 PM until 09:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Aurora on George?

Yes, parking is available at the Aurora on George hotel. It is a convenient and free private parking space that is located on site. There is no need to make a reservation for parking.

How much does a stay at Aurora on George cost?

At Aurora on George, prices have a starting point of $118. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What are the room types available at Aurora on George?

At Aurora on George hotel, there are different types of rooms available. The rooms include Studio, Two-Bedroom Apartment, One-Bedroom Apartment, Executive Studio, Studio with Garden View, and Luxury Studio. The occupancy for each room ranges from 2 to 4 adults and smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary, with options such as Queen size, Twin, and King size available. Room sizes also vary, ranging from 301 sqft to 646 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in Aurora on George?

Guests at Aurora on George can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax in the spa tub and take advantage of the hotel's golf course. Additionally, the hotel offers various fitness activities such as aerobics, fitness classes, and yoga classes. Guests can stay active and maintain their workout routines even while traveling. For those seeking relaxation, professional massages are available at the hotel, including full-body massages and back massages. These amenities provide guests with opportunities for both physical fitness and relaxation, ensuring a well-rounded experience at the hotel. Whether guests prefer to unwind in the spa tub, hit the golf course, participate in fitness activities, or indulge in a rejuvenating massage, Aurora on George offers a variety of options to cater to different preferences.

Can I use my credit card at Aurora on George?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Aurora on George. They accept Mastercard and Visa as payment methods. Additionally, they also accept Eftpos. Cash is also an accepted form of payment at the hotel.