Aurora On George Motel - Dunedin

$$$$||View on mapDunedin, New Zealand678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand|
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Aurora On George Motel - Dunedin
678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo20%
Families15%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo20%
Families15%
Groups5%

4-star Qualmark-rated motel with a central garden courtyard and on-site Buddha Stix Thai restaurant

Rooms & Suites

Aurora On George offers 26 suites ranging from Executive Studio to Luxury Studios. Each suite includes full kitchen facilities, designer furniture, and heated bathroom floors. Access suites are available for guests with mobility requirements, and an elevator provides access to upper floors.

Dining

Guests can dine at Buddha Stix, an on-site Thai restaurant located next to the hotel reception. The Good Earth cafe, less than a 5-minute walk away, is recommended for breakfast. Fresh milk and homemade cookies are provided in each suite as a welcome treat.

Wellness & Fitness

Aurora on George Dunedin offers on-site yoga classes and massage services for guests. A personal trainer is available for fitness sessions. The hotel also has access to nearby golf courses and aerobic classes.

Location & Accessibility

The hotel is located a 5-minute walk from the University of Otago and a 20-minute walk from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Dunedin Botanic Gardens, Otago Museum, and the city center are all within walking distance. Free on-site parking is available, and the property has an electric vehicle charging station.

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices

Aurora on George holds a Qualmark 4 Star Plus rating and a Silver Enviro Award for sustainability. The hotel collects food waste for its worm farm and participates in water conservation research with the university. Guests can read about these initiatives in the in-room compendium.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from University of Otago, 20-minute walk from Forsyth Barr Stadium
  • Rooms: 26 Executive to Luxury Studios with full kitchen facilities
  • Dining: On-site Buddha Stix Thai restaurant and nearby Good Earth cafe
  • Wellness: On-site yoga classes, massages, and personal trainer
  • Sustainability: Silver Enviro Award and worm farm composting
  • Accessibility: Access suites and elevator for all guests
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 22.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:25
Former name
Quality Hotel Cargills
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Rooms and availability

Studio Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness club

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Full body massage

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Aurora On George Motel

💵 Lowest room price 108 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 19.1 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Dunedin, DUD

Location

678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Otago Museum
100 yd
University
University of Otago
100 yd
Museums
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
100 yd
Church
Knox Church
100 yd
Forest
Discovery World Tropical Forest
100 yd
Restaurant
Oaken
100 yd
Restaurant
The Good Earth Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Artisan French Pastries
100 yd
Restaurant
The Museum Cafe
200 yd
Restaurant
Hell Pizza
100 yd
Restaurant
Captain Cook Tavern
100 yd
Restaurant
Market Kitchen
100 yd
Restaurant
The Baaa Sports Bar and Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
The Green Acorn Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
The Lead Balloon
100 yd

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