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CALL +64 3 441 8451Nestled among ancient cedar forests and framed by dramatic alpine ridgelines, Aurora Cedar Hotel & Spa is a sanctuary built for those who seek more than a place to sleep. Wake to misty mountain panoramas, unwind with our signature forest-bathing spa rituals, and spend your evenings in refined company — from our award-winning restaurant to the casino floor, where slot machines, blackjack, roulette and poker run late into the night.
The Casino at Aurora Cedar — slot machines, blackjack, roulette and table games for guests aged 20 and over. Open nightly from 18:00, entry free for hotel guests and visitors alike.
About the Casino32 rooms and suites facing the ridgeline, the old-growth canopy or the alpine meadow — natural linens, underfloor heating and floor-to-ceiling glass.
View RoomsThermal pools, cedar saunas and our signature forest-bathing rituals, with treatment rooms looking straight into the trees.
The HotelAn award-winning restaurant sourcing from regional farms, and the casino bar pouring until the last table closes for the night.
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Aurora Cedar stands where highland wilderness and human artistry converge. Every surface — from the hand-oiled cedar cladding to the locally quarried stone hearths — is chosen to ground you in the landscape. Mornings begin with a complimentary seasonal breakfast sourced from regional farms. Afternoons unfold across forest trails, thermal pools, and our acclaimed Evergreen Spa, and evenings belong to the casino floor and the bar beside it, a few steps from the lobby. With three decades of highland hospitality behind us, we know how to turn a mountain escape into a lasting memory.
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Each of our 32 rooms and suites opens to a different chapter of the landscape — mist-wrapped ridgelines, old-growth canopy, or the quiet stillness of the alpine meadow. Natural linens, underfloor heating, and floor-to-ceiling glass let the outside in while keeping the highland chill out. Ask about our Summit Penthouse for celebrations, executive retreats, or multi-family getaways with a private terrace and fireplace lounge seating up to twelve.
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Adjacent to the hotel lobby, our casino opens when the ridgeline goes dark and stays open long after the village falls asleep. The floor holds 40 slot machines and eight table games — blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker — with a separate poker room running tournaments on Thursday and Saturday evenings, and a small stage beside the casino bar for live music at the weekend.
The casino is open from 18:00 until 3:00 daily. Dress code is smart casual. Entry is complimentary for hotel guests and outside visitors alike, the bar serves until close, and our dealers are happy to walk newcomers through a hand before they take a seat.
Entry is restricted to persons aged 20 and over; photo ID is checked at the door in accordance with the Gambling Act 2003. All gaming takes place on-site only — no online gaming is offered. We take host responsibility seriously: staff are trained to identify problem gambling, breaks and self-exclusion are available on request, and there are no ATMs on the gaming floor. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the Gambling Helpline free and confidentially on 0800 654 655, available 24/7, or visit choicenotchance.org.nz.
Call the Casino DeskThe surrounding region is alive with possibility — guided forest treks, summit hikes, thermal springs hidden in the valley, and cellar doors pouring vintages you won't find anywhere else. In winter, world-class slopes are minutes away. In summer, mountain biking trails wind through wildflower meadows. Our concierge team will build a day around your pace, not a printed schedule.
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Last updated: August 2026
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Last updated: August 2026
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