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Aurora On George

4.5 star property
4.5-star eco-certified motel near University of Otago

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Garden
Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | View from room
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Explore the area

Map
678 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago3 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon2 min drive
  • Popular LocationForsyth Barr Stadium3 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Studio

10/10 Exceptional
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.8/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North Dunedin motel, you'll find University of Otago and Otago Museum. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 3 min walk
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 9 min walk
  • The Octagon - 2 min drive
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Grand Casino - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Albany - 7 min walk
  • St David Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Flying Squid - 11 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Precinct Food - 6 min walk

About this property

Aurora On George

4.5-star eco-certified motel near University of Otago
Aurora On George offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Aurora On George also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Dunedin motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Aurora On George offers 26 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 8-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Property Registration Number 14798522

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 8-device limit.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Aurora George Motel Dunedin
Aurora George Motel
Aurora George Dunedin
Aurora On George Motel
Aurora On George Dunedin
Aurora On George Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aurora On George to the airport?

Aurora On George is 18.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aurora On George?

As of May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora On George on Jun 3, 2024 start from $89.49, 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 Aurora On George have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aurora On George.

How close is Aurora On George to the beach?

This motel is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aurora On George offer free breakfast?

Aurora On George does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aurora On George?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Grand Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Aurora On George?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in costs NZD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Aurora On George?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Aurora On George have a pool?

Aurora On George does not have a pool.

Does Aurora On George have a spa?

This motel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Aurora On George to downtown Dunedin?

Aurora On George is 0.9 mi away from Dunedin.

Aurora On George Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 330 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Bridgeman Downs

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, stayed in the double king studio . Beds were comfortable , room was clean and modern . Staff were friendly and accommodating . Highly recommended !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donna-Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Easy walk into town. Very helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, lovely personalised service including home made cookies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best place I have stayed in, clean, well thought out, every detail considered, the little things that are always overlooked were provided. Umbrellas, a torch, welcome pack, we were thrilled with Aurora on George!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023