Aura Accommodation is a self-contained hotel with modern rooms at 1078 Whakaue Street in Rotorua, close to the lakefront and the Eat Street dining area. The rooms have kitchen facilities and flexible bedding, and the website says they suit couples, families and groups. The property has geothermally heated mineral pools, and guests can cook in a steam box. There are BBQ facilities, and a sister property, Ripple Rotorua, is on the edge of the city.
Guests say the service was exceptional, the pool was a hit with children, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. A mountain-bike group praised the secure bike storage, washing station, trail maps and short ride to the forest. The website says the business runs on renewable energy and supports local charities. Our pick in Rotorua for a geothermal pool stay near Eat Street.