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1,260 reviews

Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation

1078 Whakaue Street , Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand

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Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Aura Accommodation

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

3.8mi

Tauranga Airport

32.1mi

Whakatane Airport

38.7mi

Taupo Airport

42.9mi

Hamilton International Airport

53.5mi

Most popular amenities

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

Rooms

Studio in Aura Accommodation

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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!

Two-Bedroom Compact Apartment in Aura Accommodation

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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

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Deluxe Studio in Aura Accommodation

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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

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Family Studio in Aura Accommodation

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Family Studio

3 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

345 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Standard One-Bedroom Apartment in Aura Accommodation

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Kitchenware

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x6

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Family One Bedroom Apartment in Aura Accommodation

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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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Two-Bedroom Superior Apartment in Aura Accommodation

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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

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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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Studio, Kitchenette

Kitchenette

x5

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1 Bedroom

x10

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x6

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Guest reviews

8.9

1,260 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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….

Points of Interest Around Aura Accommodation

Attractions

Sulphur Point

0.2mi

Government Gardens Rotorua

0.2mi

Blue Baths

0.3mi

Rotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa)

0.3mi

Polynesian Spa

0.4mi

Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)

0.6mi

Velocity Valley

4.4mi

Redwoods Forest Whakarewarewa

5.3mi

Lake Okareka

5.6mi

Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

5.7mi

Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)

6.8mi

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

12.7mi

Mt. Tarawera

15.1mi

Lady Knox Geyser

16.4mi

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

16.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With plunge

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With plunge

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Aura Accommodation

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

Stay rules - Aura Accommodation

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Aura Accommodation

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.