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Aura Accommodation

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)
Reception
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1078 Whakaue Street, Rotorua, 3201
  • Eat Street
    3 min walk
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
    4 min walk
  • Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
    5 min walk
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    13 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio)

  • 21.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Rydges Rotorua

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1001)
The price is NZ$318
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Aura Accommodation in Rotorua, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Eat Street. .This eco-certified motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Government Gardens 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
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 6 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 9 min walk
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 14 min walk
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hennessy's Irish Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aura Accommodation

Eco-certified motel with 2 indoor pools and an outdoor pool
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • 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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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. 201 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 294 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Rooms were well-equipped and comfortable, and staff was super friendly and helpful. The mineral bath was a bit dated, but they’re planning on some renovation, and in spite of its age, the mineral bath was clean and comfortable. Appreciated their commitment to conservation, sustainability and local sourcing, all done without sounding preachy. Really a very fun visit. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Saskatoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Aura
Everyone loved the pools & location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aura was great. Fantastic pool and the room gave us the space and beds that my family needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The other recommends are right--great place!
Wonderful stay in Rotorua--found this place based on other recommends and was not disappointed! Customer service was especially stellar, and we really enjoyed the private hot spring pools that the place offered, a real treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property for the price. We stayed 2 nights. Wished we had more time to stay longer. The mineral pool was a wonderful way to end the day. Close to food and shopping. Really enjoyed our time. The staff went above and beyond with suggestions and info about the area. Will definitely return when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Carpets in room look dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, they sent a text early to say we could check in, they were very friendly on arrival. rooms were very clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coco, Newport Coast

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, couple minutes walk to lake and EAT street, tho food there is excellent. We booked the family room, the only one left, room is spacious, has 4 beds. But the bathroom is tiny. Family room provides full kitchen, including microwave and ovens. $8 for self laundry. Front office has free laundry detergent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Chippenham

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly place
Great stay. I arrived late and the key was in a noticeable place. Great property with the friendliest people - both in front office and housekeeping. I stayed in two different rooms. Unfortunately, I found random black hairs in both of them when I first arrived. Wifi is fantastic - and that was crucial for my stay, as an entrepreneur.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay but it was a typical motel. What was good was the location, and the separate bedroom for the kids. We didn’t use the pool or hot tubs. No issues with the service or facilities. However, it’s not a new place and there was a broken blind which let the sun in early in the morning. It’s also in Rotorua so you do get the smell… sthg we didn’t think of when we booked in the area. It was mostly ok but sometimes quite overpowering. Still, a good base for looking around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very communicative staff. Loved all the nearby places they highlighted on their map and welcome packet. Location is excellent and well maintained room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing! They know Rotarua realky well and all of the best places to see and adventurous things to do. They were really helpful at rearranging our white water rafting before the river closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Film

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

DMS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff! Great location!
Wonderful place to stay in Rotorua. Let me start with the staff: so incredibly friendly and helpful. They get your day off to a great start with their enthusiasm. Location is a few minute walk from town and plenty of cafes and restaurants. As an added bonus, they even have mineral pools on-site (which I have to admit I didn't try, but where do you find a hotel like that).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Had an amazing stay, will be coming back again. Great room, staff so friendly and helpful, love that it's eco friendly and centrally located to restaurants, city centre, waterfront and Government Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Manurewa

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021