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 Dunedin motel with a garden courtyard, on-site Thai restaurant, and free parking

Accommodations & Suites

Aurora on George offers 26 suites ranging from Executive Studio to Luxury Studio. Each suite has full kitchen facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. The property includes spacious access suites designed for guests with mobility requirements, with lower bathroom sinks and toilets with grab rails.

On-Site Dining & Wellness

Guests have access to Buddha Stix, a Thai restaurant located on the property, offering convenient dining without leaving the motel. Aurora on George also provides yoga classes, fitness classes, and personal trainer sessions for guests. Full body massages and relaxing massages are available on-site through the motel's wellness services.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel sits in the heart of Dunedin, less than a 20-minute walk from Forsyth Barr Stadium and a 5-minute walk from the University of Otago. Dunedin Botanic Gardens and Otago Museum are within walking distance, and the property is a 35-minute drive from Dunedin Airport. Aurora on George is situated on the city's golden mile of accommodation, providing easy access to local events and educational institutions.

Sustainability & Awards

Aurora On George Motel Dunedin holds a Qualmark 4 Star Plus rating and has received a Silver Enviro Award for its environmental practices. The property participates in water conservation research with the University of Otago and collects food waste for a worm farm. Heated bathroom floors and energy-efficient fixtures support the motel's commitment to sustainability.

Guest Services & Accessibility

Free on-site parking is available, including accessible parking spaces and an electric vehicle charging station. The motel offers daily housekeeping, laundry services for $3 per wash and $3 per dry, and luggage storage. Facilities include a lift for upper-floor access, CCTV in common areas, and key card access for security.

  • Dining: On-site Thai restaurant Buddha Stix
  • Sustainability: Qualmark 4 Star Plus and Silver Enviro Award
  • Rooms: 26 suites with full kitchen facilities
  • Accessibility: Spacious access suites with grab rails and wheelchair access
  • Wellness: Yoga classes, personal trainer, and massages on-site
  • Location: 5-minute walk from University of Otago, 20 min from Forsyth Barr Stadium
  • Parking: Free on-site parking with electric vehicle charging
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
Luggage 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

  • Cots
  • 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 80 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.9 km
✈️ Distance to airport 30.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Dunedin, DUD

Location

678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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678 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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