Aura Accommodation

Great location and comfortable, compact rooms. We were first given an upstairs room, but when we asked for a downstairs one it was changed immediately—really appreciated that. Loved the sustainability focus and the “Move Like a Local” board. The thermal pool and swimming pool were great, and the welcome pack with a personal note was a nice touch. Communication was clear and timely. I forgot my charger and they quickly couriered it back for just $5. Overall, a great stay and very friendly service.

I stayed at Aura Accommodation during my solo trip in September 2025, and it was quite possibly the best accommodation experience of my life.||The staff were the friendliest I have ever encountered, and I truly felt welcome from the very beginning. They also kindly arranged an extension of my stay by one night due to a flight cancellation, and the move to a new room was handled smoothly and effortlessly.||The location was excellent. It was easy to walk to the lakeside as well as to the town center and its services. Public transportation options were also conveniently close by.||The facilities were outstanding and made everyday life very comfortable. I was able to do laundry easily, and in the evenings I enjoyed a wonderful mineral bath. Both the outdoor areas and my room were always clean.||Thank you for an unforgettable stay! I highly recommend Aura Accommodation to everyone – from solo travelers to families.

Very convenient location. Very nice mineral pools for private use. I loved that they leave towels in them and there are benches too. The pool was great. The rooms were large and plenty of room for a family. The ladies in the office were friendly, funny, and nice.

My husband and I stayed here for a few nights while touring the area. The staff were so lovely and accommodating. We felt very welcomed. The space was comfortable and had great amenities, and the location was superb. Though we had a car, we could walk to everything (the lake, government gardens, Eat Streat!). We were also thankful for the laundry. For just a few bucks, we could do a large load, and there was both a dryer and drying racks.

We stayed here during our NZ vacation. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The geothermal baths were great to soak in after a day of hiking or fishing. The location is within easy walking distance of the Visitor Information Centre which is a pickup point for many tours as well as the Intercity bus to Auckland. Also easy walking to the Eat Street restaurant area. Highly recommended.

The rooms are not fancy but very spacious and comfortable. The staff were very helpful. They start before the trip by sending an email to check in and see if you have any questions. Aura has probably 40 restaurants within 3 blocks, so great place to park yourself while in Rotarura. Laundry area was well maintained. Would stay here again - we stayed for two days, wished we had one more for all there is to do in the area.

Stayed with family, we rented the two bedroom compact which has a kitchenette. It was a great spot for us and so close to everything. Good service and good hot pools. The kids also liked the cold pool.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was as advertised. The mineral pools were really great and were a welcome break after long days of sightseeing. The location is walking distance to everything you need.. The bed was really comfortable. Highly recommended!