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Aurora On George

4.5 star property
Motel with a full-service spa, 3-minute walk to University of Otago

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Aurora On George in North Dunedin provides a quiet escape with its tranquil garden setting. Travelers can book a massage at the spa after exploring the University of Otago campus or spending time at The Octagon, both just a short distance away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate sitting area
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
678 George Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Octagon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Night 'n Day - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aurora On George

Motel near University of Otago
At Aurora On George, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Aurora On George include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free newspapers and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, microwaves and travel cots

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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 older

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Property Registration Number 14798522

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora On George pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora On George on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$191.09, including 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.

How much is parking at Aurora On George?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 is available for a fee of NZD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aurora On George?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Aurora On George located?

Located in North Dunedin, this spa motel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago, Otago Museum, and Dunedin Botanic Garden. Olveston and The Octagon are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aurora On George Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying for the third time, always good. Love the rooms upstairs with more natural light and looking down on the excellent garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to many restaurants, bars, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Nahum

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this motel was excellent. Helpful staff, thoughtful touches, lovely garden, laundry facilities, central location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the tranquil setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel comfy rooms

I had a fantastic checkin with a tour of the area and my room and had good guidance of local activities. The room was very relaxing and quiet, well setup.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aurora on George was an easy walk to downtown Dunedin and its sights, bars, and restaurants. The main Dunedin natural history museum is a couple blocks away, and the University of Otago and some good breakfast places a few blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean property with a nice garden on the interior. Room was comfortable and the manager was very friendly. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visiting Dunedin for a memorial service the motel was convenient and pleasant. I'd stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation

great reception, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay - offers great off street parking, friendly staff and excellent standard of accommodation. Bed was really comfortable & shower is fantastic - rapt I chose to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and was wheelchair accessible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hochang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great garden courtyard within the property. Lovely roomy comfortable apartment. Central location. Air con available which was superb as it’s been so muggy at the moment. Easy access to washing machine/dryer. Nice staff :))
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot well laid out and very clean. Pity about the noisy fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel! Comfy bed, warm and modern. Nothing was a hassle! I had to extend my stay last minute as my husband had surgery and ended up needing to stay in hospital longer and they were very accommodating and helpful! 5 minute drive to mercy hospital which was great so not too far away from where my husband was. Would definitely stay here again. The only thing i didnt like was the people staying in the room above me stomping around like elephants throughout the night woke me with a fright several times but this isnt anything on the Excellent motel or staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023