Aurora on George
678 George Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely well appointed room, appreciated that they could make it twin share as I …”
“Great room”
“Good location for visiting daughter at the university”
“Veey clean, very tidy, walking distance to the centre”
“Clean well presented room, with a comfortable bed & great water pressure in the …”
“Clean and quiet, off road parking,warm and comfortable”
“We had a rental car so having carparking was great too”
“It is furnished with everything you need and provides good parking and a beautif…”
“The Aurora on George is obviously run to a very high standard by friendly and he…”
“Helpful reception staff”
“Good value and good restaurant next door”
Overview
Aurora on George, formerly Cargill's Hotel, has been completely refurbished and offers a stylish 4 star rated motel, situated around a beautiful centre piece garden. Free on-site parking is available. Each suite features a creative style with designer furniture and pops of colour. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An elevator provides easy access to the first floor, and there are also ground floor rooms to cater for all mobility requirements. Aurora on George is situated in the heart of Dunedin, just 5-minutes’ walk from University of Otago, and 5-minutes’ drive from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Dunedin Airport is a 35-minutes drive away.
Traveller reviews
Jo
couple
May 18, 2026
“Perfect for what I needed and well appointed and warm one bedroom apartment”
Good location for visiting daughter at the university
Karen
couple
May 17, 2026
“Excellent as usual”
Comfort and beautiful gardens
Frances
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“Great place for work trips”
Clean well presented room, with a comfortable bed & great water pressure in the shower. I travel for work, so this is important.
Karyn
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
“Comfortable stay in great location”
Lovely well appointed room, appreciated that they could make it twin share as I was sharing with my teenage son. Comfortable beds, good heating, nice bathroom and the kitchenette had everything we needed. We had a rental car so having carparking was great too.
Robyn
couple
May 3, 2026
Clean and quiet, off road parking,warm and comfortable.
Chez_xo
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
Veey clean, very tidy, walking distance to the centre
Michael
couple
April 29, 2026
“Very dated and needs major refurbishment. Location was good.”
Nothing!
Bosch
couple
April 28, 2026
“Happy”
All Good
Patrick Edmonds
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
Great room
ANGELA
couple
April 20, 2026
“Our 4th stay there and we would come back if there was nobody upstairs.”
Good value and good restaurant next door.
mick
couple
April 17, 2026
“Great accommodation”
Beautiful room spacious and great access could easily have stayed a week
Karen
family_with_children
April 14, 2026
Location super handy for Otago University, comfy beds. Nice and Quiet.
Toni
extended_group
April 13, 2026
“Highly recommend!!!”
Everything, clean, quiet, spacious, loved the up stairs units. The best!!! Will stay again.
Steve
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
“Enjoyable stay in a nice big room”
Nice big room, good location
Hayes
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Handy to town exactly what we were after.
Charlie
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
“I enjoyed my stay very much.”
The Aurora on George is obviously run to a very high standard by friendly and helpful staff.
Joanne
couple
April 6, 2026
“Was reasonable for the price.”
Large 2 bedroom unit. Very spacious with large lounge, equipped kitchen, underfloor heating in the bathroom, great water pressure, comfy beds.
Dennis
couple
April 5, 2026
“It's an extremely comfortable, relaxed place to stay.”
It is furnished with everything you need and provides good parking and a beautiful internal garden. A lot of thought has gone into the place.
Peter
solo_traveller
April 4, 2026
“A wonderful place to stay.”
The attention to smaller details set Aurora on George apart from others.
Lori
family_with_children
March 31, 2026
Clean and comfortable accommodation. Helpful reception staff. Good location. Free Parking on site.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Back massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Aerobics, Golf course (within 3 km), Massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Lift, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning
One-Bedroom Apartment
This Deluxe 1-Bedroom Suite features a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a lounge area with a sofa, flat-screen TV and satellite channels. 10GB of free WiFi is provided with additional WiFi available for an extra cost. The bedroom has 1 super-king bed and 1 single bed. Please note an additional bed in the living room is available on request only and subject to availability. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This Premier 2-Bedroom Suite is located on the first floor and features a full kitchen with stovetop oven and dishwasher. There is a dining table with seating for 4 and two 2-seater sofas to sit and relax on or watch the 42-inch flat screen TV. 10GB of free WiFi is provided with additional WiFi available for an extra cost. Both bedrooms offer a Super King bed or twin singles. The tiled bathroom has a glass shower, wall-hung vanity with large well-lit mirror and a toilet. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
Executive Studio
This Signature Executive Studio is located on the upper level, and boasts rich navy, teal and bright blue décor and floor to ceiling windows that look out onto the beautiful garden. Relax on your luxurious king bed and enjoy the 50 plus satellite channels on the 32-inch flat-screen TV. 10GB of free WiFi is provided with additional WiFi available for an extra cost. Other facilities include a kitchenette, an occasional chair and a large desk. The modern, tiled bathroom has a glass shower, a toilet and a large well-lit mirror. Extra bedding may be available upon prior request. Special requests can be sent through during the booking process, or you can use the contact details found on the booking confirmation. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Luxury Studio
This Luxury Studio located on the first floor boasts a spacious bathroom with a luxurious spa bath and complimentary bath salts. Relax on your luxurious Super King bed and enjoy the 50+ satellite channels on the 42-inch flat-screen TV. 10GB of free WiFi is provided with additional WiFi available for an extra cost. Other facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, a designer lounge suite and dining setting. Extra bedding may be available upon prior request. There is one access studio available on request for those with mobility requirements. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. All special requests are subject to availability.
Studio - Disability Access
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The studio provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as garden views.
Studio with Garden View
This Garden Executive Studio is located on the lower level, and boasts rich navy, teal and bright blue décor and large windows that look out to the beautiful garden. Relax on your luxurious king bed and enjoy the 50 plus satellite channels on the 32-inch flat-screen TV. 10GB of free WiFi is provided with additional WiFi available for an extra cost. Other facilities include a kitchenette, an occasional chair and a large desk. The modern, tiled bathroom has a glass shower, a toilet and a large well-lit mirror. Extra bedding may be available upon prior request. A room with either a king bed or twin singles with wheelchair access and modified bathroom may be available. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
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