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Aurora On George

Property class: 4.5

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A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.
A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.
A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $112
$98 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

View all photos for Luxury Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark leather sofa, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Studio

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

View all photos for Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

Signature Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a black sofa and a blue pillow, a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, and a grey carpeted floor.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Executive Studio Garden View Disability Access

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

With a stay at Aurora On George, you'll be centrally located in Dunedin, just a 3-minute walk from University of Otago and 6 minutes by foot from Otago Museum. .This spa motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Olveston.
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olveston - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Octagon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Aurora On George

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Satellite programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Aurora On George.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 transportation

  • 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 crib

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 satellite premium 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 percent

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 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
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

Property class

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. 349 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 443 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great tidy modern room,great location,fantastic staff and just an enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable. close to town everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful home away from home, if you need to be in Dunedin for work, or hospital visit. Bus is outside door. Restaurant adjoins the property. Clean and comfortable bed! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Great location, nice lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful cosy room and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful checkin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great place to stay, staff super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and quiet motel. Well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

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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

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Very clean and modern motel. Great service too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A very easy walk into the centre city and safe to walk at night too. Despite being on a main thoroughfare, there was no audible road noise. This is probably the cleanest accommodation I've ever stayed at. Ive stayed before and will continue to come back, hopefully in a couple of months when all the azaleas and rhododendrons are flowering in the central courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent lodging property in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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