Aura Accommodation – A Favorite for Families in Rotorua

Aura Accommodation runs multiple programs to reduce its carbon footprint, including in-room waste sorting with landfill, recycling, and compost bins. Guests can choose to skip daily housekeeping and have $5 donated to either education or environmental work. The property uses solar energy and geothermal in-room heating during winter, and offers a compost package option for eco-conscious travelers.

The property offers a large outdoor geothermal heated swimming pool kept at 36 degrees Celsius, along with two private mineral hot pools open from 7am to 11pm. Guests have access to a BBQ area with all utensils provided, a trampoline for children, and a secure bike storage room with a wash station for cyclists. A unique culinary experience is available through a geothermal steam box in the garden called the hangi hot box.

Room configurations include Studio rooms, Standard One-Bedroom Apartments, Two-Bedroom Apartments, and Deluxe Studios with private courtyards and hot tubs. Each room comes with a Smart TV with Netflix, Sky channels, and a kitchen or kitchenette equipped with stove tops, microwaves, and dishwashers in some units. Certain rooms feature private outdoor areas including a patio and a dedicated hot tub.

Aura Accommodation sits 3 minutes' walk from the lake front and 4 minutes' walk from Eat Streat dining precinct. The property is 9 minutes' walk from both Government Gardens and Rotorua Museum, and across the street from a large playground and basketball court. Guests receive a 20% discount on entry to the Pavilion Pools at Polynesian Spa when showing their room key.

The swimming pool area includes a floating basketball net and encourages diving, splashing, and playing. A trampoline and kids' outdoor play equipment are available on a grassed area next to the bike storage. The on-site laundry facilities, free dedicated parking for each room, and a friendly staff who walked guests to their rooms and provided welcome packages make longer family stays more comfortable.

Sustainability: In-room waste sorting, compost options, solar energy, geothermal heating

Pool: 36°C outdoor geothermal heated swimming pool with floating basketball net

Mineral Pools: Two private mineral hot pools open 11pm daily

Cyclist: Secure bike storage with wash station and free scooters for guests

Eco-Program: Skip housekeeping to donate $5 to education or environmental causes