1,260 reviews
From
$1171078 Whakaue Street , Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
1,260 reviews
1/72
Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Welcome to Aura Accommodation, where comfort meets adventure in the heart of Rotorua! Situated just 0.6mi from the city center at 1078 Whakaue Street, this fantastic four-star motel is the perfect base for those looking to explore the natural wonders of New Zealand. Starting at an unbeatable price of $117, you can enjoy a cozy stay surrounded by lush gardens and splendid amenities.
Dive into relaxation with the choice of both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool – perfect for soaking away your travel fatigue. Whether you're chilling in your non-smoking room or streaming your favorite shows with our free WiFi, you're bound to feel right at home. Adventurous spirits will love our tour desk to get insights into local attractions, and don't forget to take a dip in the fabulous hot spring baths.
With over 1,134 glowing reviews, guests love the welcoming vibe and thoughtful touches we offer, from fully-equipped kitchenettes to relaxing balcony views. Don’t forget to set up your picnic in the outdoor area or grab one of our beach chairs for a sun-soaked afternoon. Whatever your plans, Aura Accommodation ensures your Rotorua experience is one for the books!
At Aura Accommodation, we believe that every moment of your stay should be delightful, and our wide range of accommodations is designed to cater to every type of traveler! Are you gearing up for a family adventure? Choose our Family Apartment, ideally suited for 4 adults and 3 children with its cozy Queen and Twin beds. Or, if you're traveling with a large group, the spacious Apartment featuring 2 bedrooms and room for up to 10 adults will keep everyone together while ensuring comfort. With expertly designed kitchenettes in most room types, you can whip up a delightful breakfast or late-night snack at your leisure!
After a day full of explorations, unwind in one of our heated pools. Whether you prefer the refreshing outdoors or a cozy dip indoors, both of our adults-only pools promise to relieve all your stresses. Soak up the warm waters while basking in the ambient sounds of nature all around. You’ll return from your escapades reinvigorated and ready for the next adventure on your Rotorua itinerary. With our hot spring baths just a few steps away, relaxation is always just around the corner!
And let’s talk about convenience—our property is cashless, making your check-in and payment process smooth and hassle-free. Accepted cards like Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos ensure you can settle in and start your adventure almost immediately. Whether it’s a spontaneous picnic in our outdoor area, lounging by the pool, or indulging in the luxurious comfort of your suite, Aura Accommodation guarantees an unforgettable stay in Rotorua, rich with fun and excitement at every corner!
Closest airports
Rotorua Airport
3.8miTauranga Airport
32.1miWhakatane Airport
38.7miTaupo Airport
42.9miHamilton International Airport
53.5miFree parking
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Hot spring bath
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
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Studio, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
Kitchenware
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Welcome to our cozy Studio! Perfect for a family getaway, this 237 sqft room can comfortably sleep 3 adults and 2 children in its Twin and Queen size beds. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, kitchenette, balcony, and a variety of amenities, including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a streaming service like Netflix. Relax and unwind in this inviting space!
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Compact Apartment, 2 Bedroom
2 Sofa Beds
1 Double Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
430 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
Kitchenware
x6
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x4
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Deluxe Studio, King/Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
345 sqft
Hot tub
Spa tub
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x4
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x3
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Family Studio
3 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
345 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
Kitchenware
x10
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x6
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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
580 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Kitchenware
x10
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x6
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Apartment, 2 Bedroom
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Microwave
x10
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x6
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Deluxe Studio
Spa tub
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
x5
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x3
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Studio
x5
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x3
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Studio, Kitchenette
Kitchenette
x5
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1 Bedroom
x10
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Featured reviews:
Flora
10
December 2024
We realy loved our stay here. The apartment was well equipped, we had everything we needed in the kitchenette. There was a complimentary bottle of local fresh full cream milk in the fridge and local good quality coffe was provided. The apartment could be heated by the aircin or geothermal heating, we preferred the latter for for the cooler evenings and mornings. The bed was comfortable, linen was good quality. Everything was spotlessly clean and the selective bins were emptied and new towles were provided daily. Our apartment was on the groundfloor but it was quiet and the sun shone through the windows in the morning.The accomodation is in a very good area of Rotorua, walking distance to the center and just a step to the lake boardwalk, busstop and village green. We enjoyed our walks in the morning there. The check in was smooth, they provided contactless checkin and checkout outside of business hours.
We loved everything.
Natalie
10
January 2025
Exceeded every expectation. So many additional little bonuses such as a trampoline, bikes to borrow, a BBQ grill, heated pool, private (to the hotel) mineral bath, super friendly staff who checked in often and left a bottle of wine to help us celebrate, fantastic location within walking distance to many shops and eateries. Love the environmental consciousness- you have an option to forego room service and they will donate to charity for each day that is skipped. It is heated with the natural water. Had anything you might need in the room, so thoughtful. Just great!
Loved everything.
Angela
9.1
December 2024
Free parking. Good location, could walk to the night market and main street for food. There was a pool but it was usually filled with families. We didn't realize it was a 3 day weekend school holiday. Staff was great and we liked the fresh milk everyday. Also liked the washer dryer onsite, though needed to pay. Good maid service and fresh towels.
The mineral springs were not hot enough so not relaxing for us. Probably good for kids. This is a motel with car park right outside your front door so it can be noisy at night.
Caron
10
September 2024
Aura Accommodation is run by enthusiastic and dedicated women who have created a really welcoming place. The pool is kept at 36 degrees C (ca. 90 degrees) and from what we witnessed, offered both a relaxing soak for older guests and some fun (floating basketball net, etc) for younger ones. We had Room 10, with an ample parking space right outside the front door, a private terrace with no overlooking windows with its own hot tub (of which we made full use), a living space with large bed and kitchen, a bathroom plenty big enough for two, and a separate twin bedroom. This was great for us (an older couple) because we hate sharing the covers! Eat Streat (Restaurant Row) is only two to three blocks' walk, and there's a wonderful cafe (Lime Cafe) on the same block. There are two mineral baths available on-site with privacy doors and availability from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., if I remember that right. What I liked particularly about Aura is that they have a very real commitment to sustainability. There are bins in the kitchen for waste separation, you are encouraged to recycle your welcome materials and you can opt to forego daily service and instead donate $5 a day to either education or environmental work. The staff are always ready with good local information and a cheery hello. This is not a posh place, but it's homelike, supremely welcoming and down to earth. My husband and I loved it.
I wish there had been some way to put a bedside table next to the twin bed in the separate bedroom, but there was a good reading light over the bed and all I had to do was remember to grab my earplugs (I wear them habitually, we were not bothered by any noise) before hitting the sack!
Karin
10
July 2024
Fabulously run. Every interaction with staff is a pleasure. Five star hotels should take note of how well this place is run and take note. They provided helpful suggestions on what to see that my research hadn’t spotted. The redwood forest walk with night lights ended up being my favorite activity. Chloe called my international number when I didn’t respond to an email asking at about what time I was arriving due to poor WIFI to make sure my room would be ready upon arrival. Laundry facilities on site—NZ$8 for wash and dry with NZ$2 coins available at reception. Strong WIFI Simple but comfortable rooms. Very clean. Very central—five minutes walk to Tourist Office/Central Bus Station. Close to cafes; spas; restaurants. Practice environmental sustainability.
Sharon
10
October 2024
Aura accommodation is fantastic. Location is right in centre of town. Very close walking to Eat Street to have meals. The mineral spa inside was very enjoyable. Loved the warmth temperature of the outside pool. Fantastic. Most enjoyable. Laundry facilities were most useful. Lots of tourist information provided. Has steaming facilities and BBQ to cook. Our room had cooking facilities which was most useful for breakfast. Staff were amazing and could not do enough for you. So friendly and treated you like family. Used my name a few times.
Mak
8.2
August 2024
The welcome pack prepared by the staff gives you a warm welcoming and let you feel like home. The apartment has everything needed, especially the heater when it comes to winter. And the place is very convenient in Rotorua and friendly to self driver.
Easy cooking is available in the apartment. If range hood could be installed, this will be great. It’s lovely to have the mineral spa but the pool temperature could be a bit higher.
Loni
10
September 2024
We recently stayed at Aura Accommodation with our little family, including three kids under 5, and had an amazing experience! The place is perfect for families—the pool was a hit with the kids, and the friendly, helpful staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The facilities were clean, comfortable, and ideal for our needs. We loved how central the location was, making it easy to explore the area. Highly recommend Aura Accommodation for anyone traveling with young children. We can't wait to come back!
Catherine
9.1
December 2023
The room was clean and there were some extra little touches left from the team that really enhanced our stay. There was a personal note to welcome us, and brochures of attractions and activities nearby. We also really appreciated the extra steps Aura Accommodation takes to be sustainable and to support the local community too. The facilities available were explained and easy to use, and check in was fantastic. The location was simply fantastic, walking distance to all of the restaurants you could want and an amazing park right by the water's edge. Honestly one of the best public parks I have seen for a while. Walking along the boardwalk and then over to the Government Gardens was a really lovely walk that could be done at a leisurely pace. And then it's just a very short drive to shops and some amazing attractions nearby. The staff were so friendly and helpful, I could not fault their service from the moment we made the booking to the time we were checking out. If only all hotel and motel stays could be that seamless and friendly.
Kw
10
December 2024
Good location, the room is comfortable, good staff manner , free hot spring mineral water pool
We stay for a few days ,nobody takes care of the garbage including the organic (food recycling) for 2 days , we need to leave the organic can outdoors Also there is no refill of coffee,tea bag, toilet paper and shampoo, bath gel….
Attractions
Sulphur Point
0.2miGovernment Gardens Rotorua
0.2miBlue Baths
0.3miRotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa)
0.3miPolynesian Spa
0.4miTe Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)
0.6miVelocity Valley
4.4miRedwoods Forest Whakarewarewa
5.3miLake Okareka
5.6miLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
5.7miLake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
6.8miWaimangu Volcanic Valley
12.7miMt. Tarawera
15.1miLady Knox Geyser
16.4miWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
16.5miAttractions
Sulphur Point
0.2miGovernment Gardens Rotorua
0.2miBlue Baths
0.3miRotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa)
0.3miPolynesian Spa
0.4miTe Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)
0.6miVelocity Valley
4.4miRedwoods Forest Whakarewarewa
5.3miLake Okareka
5.6miLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
5.7miLake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
6.8miWaimangu Volcanic Valley
12.7miMt. Tarawera
15.1miLady Knox Geyser
16.4miWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
16.5miAirports
Rotorua Airport
3.8miTauranga Airport
32.1miWhakatane Airport
38.7miTaupo Airport
42.9miHamilton International Airport
53.5miLocation
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Spa tub
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Tour desk
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Hot spring bath
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Fold-up bed
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Hot spring bath
Hot tub
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 10:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$14 per child per day
1 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$14 per child per day
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$14 per person per day
The price in NZD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Eftpos
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Aura Accommodation?
Rooms at Aura Accommodation become available for check-in at 02:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 10:00 AM.
Does Aura Accommodation offer complimentary parking?
Yes, there is ample parking available at the Aura Accommodation hotel. The best part is that it's free for all guests. You'll also be glad to know that the parking is conveniently located on site, making it easy for you to access your vehicle whenever needed. And the best part is that you don't need to make a reservation for the parking, it's available for all guests.
How much does a stay at Aura Accommodation cost?
Accommodation at Aura Accommodation starts as low as $117. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.
What are the room types available at Aura Accommodation?
At Aura Accommodation, guests can choose from a variety of rooms including the Studio, Family One Bedroom Apartment, Family Studio, Standard One-Bedroom Apartment, and Two-Bedroom Compact Apartment. All rooms are non-smoking and have different bed and room sizes. The occupancy ranges from 3 adults and 2 children in the Studio to 6 adults and 4 children in the Two-Bedroom Compact Apartment.
What activities does Aura Accommodation offer?
Guests at Aura Accommodation can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered at the hotel. The hotel features two pools, one outdoor and one indoor. The outdoor pool is heated and has a shallow end, making it perfect for relaxing and cooling off under the sun. The indoor pool also offers a heated option and is a great choice for guests who prefer to swim and unwind in a more private and controlled environment. Both pools are available all year round and have an adults-only policy, ensuring a peaceful and serene atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the hot tub/Jacuzzi and the hot spring bath, further enhancing their relaxation experience. The hotel also provides beach chairs/loungers for guests who want to soak up the sun by the pool.
Does Aura Accommodation have a pool for guests?
The hotel has two pools. Pool 1 is an outdoor pool that is available all year round and has an age restriction of adults only. It is heated and has a shallow end. Pool 2 is an indoor pool also available all year round and has an adults-only age restriction. It is heated and has a plunge area.
Can I use my credit card at Aura Accommodation?
No, you cannot use cash to pay at Aura Accommodation. However, they do accept Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos as payment methods.
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