This welcoming guesthouse in the heart of Te Aro offers multilingual staff and puts travelers within easy reach of Te Papa and other Wellington highlights.
Aura Hotel offers a convenient base in Te Aro, minutes from Te Papa and Wellington CBD. Travelers appreciate the practical laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and the well-maintained property, consistently earning positive reviews from guests.
Located in Te Aro, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Aura Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. St James Theatre and Te Papa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Clyde Quay Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wellington Town Hall, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Visit our Wellington travel guide
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.9 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 4 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: NZD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Aura Hotel Guesthouse
Aura Hotel Wellington
Aura Hotel Guesthouse Wellington
Frequently asked questions
Is Aura Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Aura Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from HK$301, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Aura Hotel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Aura Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Aura Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Aura Hotel located?
Located in Te Aro, this guesthouse is steps away from Wellington Central Business District, The Opera House and Cuba Street Mall. Bucket Fountain and Te Aro Pa are just steps away. Wellington Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Aura Hotel Reviews
5.2
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The room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful and had a lot of local information. It was great to have a kitchen, which had everything you need, to make your own food. Very easy transport links (bus stop right outside the hotel) and a good location; very close to bars, restaurants and shops. Very cheap accommodation, very good value for money - I would highly recommend this hotel.
Suitable for single men. Can party in the big rooms. Not suitable for families or anyone that needs to get a good night sleep.
Location - Great. It's the only thing it has going for it.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jane
26 Sept 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Some things didn’t work (jug, broken fan knob) economic so not too fussy and a brilliant location with bus stop outside the door, amazing book shops, lots of eateries and easy walk to everywhere. Hard to find staff. Comfortable bed, good shower, clean.
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.
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
A very basic room without any window, inside an old building. Air exhaust of the building was noisy all the time like flying in an aircraft. Small Bathroom and kitchenette/ fridge adequate and clean, also very minimalistic. Clean sheets but floors not clean and sticky, can’t have been vacuumed let alone washed for a long time. Gaps between floorboards full of dirt. Would not stay again. Location very handy and central, bus stop opposite building, easy to walk everywhere.
Great walking distant to food, pubs and nightclub. Secure hotel to stay in. Would recommend to whānau and friends
Leigh-Maree
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mikayla
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Was rung and said room was ready early. Fast check in. It is a maze once inside the mixed use building. Was quiet on night i was there. Creaky floor boards. Nice and central
david
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Rich
26 May 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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Bernadette
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
carol
9 Dec 2024
Adequate for needs
It was lovely and quiet. A cheap room with all you need. I liked the community area and wasn't aware I could cook so that was a bonus for next time. Squeaky floors but an old building. It suited me fine and location was close to what I want