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Aurora On George

4.5 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | Garden view
Luxury Studio | In-room dining
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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678 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white and dark pillows, a dark headboard, and a painting of the aurora borealis above.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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A neatly made bed with white and dark pillows, a dark headboard, and a painting of the aurora borealis above.

Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Aurora On George

This smoke-free motel features a full-service spa, a fitness center, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Aurora On George. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Otago. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from University of Otago and 6 minutes by foot from Otago Museum
Aurora On George offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly 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.

Property amenities

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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 14798522
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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

Aurora On George Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 422 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and delightful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet motel. Well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got the room after a cancellation at short notice Very happy as staff were great Room clean & bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

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Nice stay for 1 night, clean, comfortable, will definitely stay again when I’m passing through
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and everything was smooth
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and modern motel. Great service too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Amenities
A really great find. Care and attention to details in the room that would shame many pricier hotels. The central Japanese style garden is a joy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding accommodation and staff (Kent) were very informative and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious, modern and very clean. Kitchen well equipped. Big, comfortable bed. Lovely jacuzzi, relaxing after busy day. Staff very helpful and friendly. All together very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Farhaan

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Room was nice, very tidy. Good service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredible. Room was clean and spacious and fantastic quality. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - we did appreciate the modern facilities and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful-best motel we’ve stayed at in Dunedin. Interior courtyard is a pleasant surprise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nahum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent lodging property in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice comfortable room. Decent choices for meals and drinks locally. About 20 minutes walk to Burns statue at central hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable bed and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location and great little room - all we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024