Aura Accommodation

everything was fantastic!

Aura has motel type rooms but more spacious and with cooking facilities. They aren’t the most modern and high end, but very functional, comfortable and clean. Note that the curtains are very thin and don’t block the outside light much. I’m glad I had an eye mask. The WIFI is terrific and they have Smart TVs which enable you to connect to your Netflix account. Laundry facilities on site—NZ$8 for wash and dry with NZ$2 coins available at reception. Very central—five minutes walk to Tourist Office/Central Bus Station. Close to cafes; spas; restaurants. They take environmental sustainability seriously. The best thing, is the staff. The ladies run the place fabulously. Every interaction with the reception team is a pleasure. Five star hotels should take note of how well this place is run and learn from them. They provided helpful suggestions on what to see in advance if arriving 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 and that I had all I needed to check in. Staff is a class act.

Motel style accommodation in Rotorua. Rooms nothing special but perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. Mineral pool is small but a nice place to soak after a long journey. Very centrally located and walking distance to restaurants and the lake.