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Aura Accommodation

Property class: 4

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A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden fence.
A modern building with a sign advertising amenities like geothermal heated rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi.
A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden deck, a black wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $105
$92 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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1078 Whakaue Street, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two single beds, a small seating area, and a window with curtains.

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

A small, single-bed room with a dark patterned bedspread, a white pillow, a black chair, and a window with frosted glass.

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A neatly made bed with a white and yellow blanket, a wooden bedside table with a plant, and a wall-mounted shelf with a white pillow.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a green door, and a television on the wall.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the hallway.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A neatly made bed with a white and mustard blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

With a stay at Aura Accommodation in Rotorua (Inner City), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Government Gardens and Eat Street. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Rotorua and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.
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What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rotorua Night Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Mexican Zapata - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
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: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)

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, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Havana Motor Lodge Rotorua
Havana Motor Lodge
Havana Motor Rotorua
Havana Motor
Havana Motor Hotel Rotorua
Havana Hotel Rotorua
Aura Accommodation Motel Rotorua
Aura Accommodation Motel
Aura Accommodation Rotorua

Aura Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 357 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, great location, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The emphasis of the hotel on the environment was very good without imposing any burden on the visitor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, so close to town and the staff were absolutely amazing!! Definitely heading back to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean with excellent amenities, location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Great place to stay, pool and mineral pools were amazing. Room was nice and clean,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

yueh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staffs. Good location to shops , eatery and places to visit. Close to lake. Enjoyed the mineral pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mineral pools and swimming pools were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy good beds nice toiletries and loved the location walk to Eat street restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the mineral spa! And nice walk to the lake front.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 2 bedroom Stella suite, excellent facilities, proper cooker & hob! Plenty of space within the apartment. Excellent location to base yourself with easy parking and ideal for an evening walk after a long day exploring. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and locstion were great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the town and beach front. Used pool, hot tub and BBQ so was good to have those facilities. Room was spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a 2 night stay, comfortable bed, quiet and clean. Walking distance to restaurants and lake. Great value for the price would highly recommend and would stay again. Just remember close the toilet window if the light is on as the mozzies will move in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Well located. Clean room, rather dated. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such great professional responsive and helpful staff. Loved my room with the unbeatable lake view. Bonus was the delicious milk provided in the fridge. Thanks, Aura!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grat place to stay! The staff is very nice, friendly and accommodating. The rooms are clean with very nice comfortable beds and linens/towels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staffsuper clean room, really loved their ethos
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Nice, spacious, clean room. Nice and relaxing Mineral pools. The kids loved the heated swimming pool too. Great location - just a few blocks from Eat street and a short walk from the beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great poold

Great pool and hot spring baths. Excellent ecofriendly approach and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upbeat, helpful, personal staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented Motel in central position. Staff very helpful with suggestions of places to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the roominess of the suite, the friendly staff, and the mineral hot spring soak
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024