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Aurora On George

4.5 star property
Motel in Dunedin with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | Garden view
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Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | View from room
Exterior
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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678 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dunedin

Aurora On George puts you in the heart of Dunedin, within just a 10-minute stroll of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Highlights at this motel include a full-service spa and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, babysitting services and a corner/local shop. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this North Dunedin motel include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston.
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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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 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 in Dunedin with full-service spa and fitness centre
Aurora On George offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. 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.

  • 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
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Aurora On George offers 26 accommodations with DVD players and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 per cent

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 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
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 cots/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 all accommodation. 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 over.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Aurora On George?

Aurora On George offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora On George on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$182.36, 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.

Is parking available at Aurora On George?

Yep, Aurora On George has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Aurora On George?

The closest beach to Aurora On George is St. Clair Beach (5.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Aurora On George?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Aurora On George. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Is Aurora On George family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a corner/local shop, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Aurora On George is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aurora On George?

No, Aurora On George does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aurora On George?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aurora On George?

No, only service animals are allowed.