In the heart of Te Aro, Aura Hotel offers a charming retreat close to Te Papa and Wellington Central Business District. Enjoy laundry facilities, connect with free in-room WiFi, and appreciate the overall condition that has left previous guests impressed.
Reviews
5.05.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
TV in a common area
Room options
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Showing 8 of 8 rooms
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
269 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Standard Apartment
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6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
6 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
183 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cuba Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Michael Fowler Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Courtenay Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 15 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 44 min drive
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
Wellington Ngauranga Station - 9 min drive
Wellington Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Abrakebabra - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
The Oaks Satay Noodle House - 1 min walk
Sal's Authentic Ny Pizza - Cuba St - 2 min walk
About this property
Aura Hotel
When you stay at Aura Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Fellow travelers like the comfortable beds and overall property condition.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
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Hotel size
62 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (4 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 100 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.9 percent
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Boxhill Lodge Wellington
Aura Hotel Guesthouse
Aura Hotel Wellington
Aura Hotel Guesthouse Wellington
Aura Hotel Wellington
Guesthouse Aura Hotel Wellington
Wellington Aura Hotel Guesthouse
Aura Wellington
Aura
Guesthouse Aura Hotel
Boxhill Lodge
Frequently asked questions
Does Aura Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aura Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Aura Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Aura Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Aura Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aura Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Aura Hotel like?
Aura Hotel is in Te Aro, a short 7-minute walk from Te Papa and 3 minutes' walk from Michael Fowler Centre.
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Aura Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
5.4/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bed
Service staff
Shower
Bathroom
Location
Lobby
Toilet
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful old building
Rhiannon
Rhiannon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
Helpful hotel manager Ravi made sure my late check-in was sucessfully completed ....i have no complaints .
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
Good place to stay, nice and central in the city, front reception has limited hours so make sure to get there on-time or call for assistance.
George Rex
George Rex, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
It was clean
Ricco
Ricco, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Perfect location to Cuba and Courtenay, all necessities met for an overnight stay. Spacious room. Can't complain about pokey bathroom considering all other locations were more expensive with a shared bathroom. Suited perfectly for a Sat night out on the town.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 7, 2025
Very cheap, in the middile of town. The whole place looks a bit rough around the edges but the staff keep it very clean.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2025
Woke up with a sore back. Noise from pipes/ motor made hard to get too sleep. Noise increased about 5am so was awake early. No where to sit nowhere to hang towels.
Adele
Adele, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 2, 2025
The property is in a good central location.
Check in process good.
I booked for 2 nights but only stayed 1 as the noise from the other occupants was terrible... started about 8pm and continued on and off all night... swearing and playing loud music... then one male at 3am yelling and barking like a dog and yelling F**K the world etc.
When i left early i told the man at reception that i was booked for 2 nights but leaving he said "ok" ... no asking why so thought I'd give my reasons here
Bernadette
Bernadette, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 26, 2025
Room had a constant background noise, some light, and was quite warm with no window to open or air con. However, was fairly cheap and did the
Rich
Rich, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 15, 2025
We had to buy lights we had to buy shower cabby homeless people sleepling in hallway
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John
John, 10-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 24, 2025
A very good location right the heart of Wellington CBD
Don't expect to get a 5 star Hotel as this is budget accommodation inside an office block, I found it comfortable and would definitely stay again
Grant
Grant, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 2, 2024
This is a great place to stay as it is clean, cheap and central.
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 1, 2025
We should have been told there was a lift and how to exit the building
Good value for money
Clean
Own bathroom
Nice touches like shampoo soap towels
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 28, 2025
Access through mall. Security of rooms. The staff were friendly and helfpful. It was clean and close to everything and flat walking.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 4, 2025
We couldn’t even stay due to the fact it was genuinely disgusting, hair on the sheets, toothpaste on the mirror. Bathroom wasn't clean nkt vacuumed, when checking in reception was on his phone talking to a friend and left us outside.
Evie
Evie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 9, 2025
Despite what others say about this property we did not have a negative experience. The staff were kind, they allowed us to check in early. Our room was tidy, the shower was nice. Only issue we faced was no windows. The beds were presented nicely and comfortable. The sink was clean. All around a nice cheap hotel.
Mikayla
Mikayla, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 17, 2024
Very handy to cbd, good value
Wayne
Wayne, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 7, 2024
Good place
Max
Max, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 4, 2024
Just a nice clean easy stay for the boys
Tyrone
Tyrone, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Mar 9, 2025
Was good that it was rite in the city. My floor was very dirty.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 29, 2024
Very helpful manager
Well priced
Would stay again
Mehboob
Mehboob, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 9, 2025
It's okay for me
Kilifi
Kilifi, 6-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Feb 21, 2025
If you enjoy staying in a place where every piece of furniture in the room is broken, wondering what those splatters up the wall are and if they're related to the huge stain on the middle of the bed cover, spending the night with bed bugs, and the smell of sewage, this is the hotel for you.
Any money saved on your accommodation budget will be spent on bed bug treatment and bite remedies - BE WARNED!!
Antoinette
Antoinette, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Feb 21, 2025
The property is very well
Located but its dirty and a bit scary the first night i was ready to leave but ended up staying and i guess once you pass the first shock it ok, I would not stay again though
My height is 1.63 and the shower its like for kids
The bed also have bed bugs and the inside of the room are really scary like a horror movie is more an hostel than a hotel
Sol
Sol, 4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Feb 6, 2025
The worst accommodation I have ever stayed at. Hotel manager is unprofessional, rude, unhygienic, and a total scam artist