Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free on-site parking is available for guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Dunedin (North East Valley), just a 4-minute walk from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 13 minutes by foot from the University of Otago. It is 1 mile from Otago Museum and Baldwin Street.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Aria on Bank Motel in Dunedin

Average nightly price at Aria on Bank by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$86
March	$88
April	$74
May	$75
June	$70
July	$69
August	$77
September	$77
October	$71
November	$76
December	$74

What guests think

Across many reviews, guests describe Aria on Bank as clean, comfortable, and spacious, with popular loft‑style units, friendly service, and a handy North Dunedin location near the Botanical Gardens, supermarkets, and eateries, offering solid value for money.

Many appreciate the free guest laundry and on‑site parking, though spaces can be tight and tricky for larger vehicles. Rooms range from modern mezzanine layouts to smaller, dated studios; some guests note firm mattresses, occasional road or equipment noise, and patchy Wi‑Fi. Self‑catering kitchens and nearby supermarkets make eating easy, and there is no on‑site breakfast. Overall, expect a clean, well-run motel with great convenience and a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Free guest laundry is appreciated, and on-site parking is provided. Spaces are tight and can be tricky, especially for larger vehicles or on the slope.

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Alysha

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, was comfortable, great location only a short walk to botanical gardens. Parking was tight but manageable. Will stay here again when we are going through Dunedin.

10

Grace

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, car park is a bit tight for 4wd.

8

Ross

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a rear unit which was good, parking was tight but doable. I used the laundry and was pleased that the washing powder was provided. I checked out early and just left the key in the unit as requested, communication was on the reception door about this. Pretty good value.

8

Melvyn

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We found the Motel very comfortable but the access by car is not good to some of the units

10

Michelle

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed many times now. Like the setup . Bed is nice and firm, shower is good. Kitchen is good. Parking is tight in an suv, but fine once you know the technique! Until next time

8

Lisa

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a nice apartment, with comfortable beds, good use of space. The place was clean and well stocked. Parking was included but tight spaces.

8

Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good quality motel at the Northern end of Dunedin CBD. Short walk to Botanical Gardens, good restaurants and picturesque buildings such as Otago University Clocktower and Dunedin Railway Station. Parking a bit tight, particularly as hotel on quite a slope (Called Bank for a reason!). Room comfortable and mezzanine floor a good use of space.

8

Jessica

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property served us well for what we needed. Was close to mercy hospital for our son’s surgery, and supermarket and gardens down the road a short walk away. Extra blankets could be handy for on couch in cooler months but was warm otherwise. Parking suitable for smaller cars.

10

Victoria

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed our stay here for 4 nights. Unit was clean and well appointed. Access was easy, and we were given a back unit off the road as requested so it was very quiet. Only improvement I would have suggested was some units having laundry facilities in them, it was a bit of a nuisance getting to and from the singular washing machine and dryer, waiting for others to finish using them and checking availability. Very handy location to Botanical Gardens, and a 3 min walk to supermarket. Would stay here again.

10

Carla

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous new linen. Great have access to a laundry as I was travelling for over a week. Serviced everyday which is a nice touch.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness and housekeeping receive consistent praise, with many describing units as very clean and tidy. A few isolated comments mention missed cleaning or tired finishes in specific rooms.

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Leonie

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying here. Great facilities, always immaculately clean and tidy.

10

Bryce

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice spacious unit. Clean and with good amenities.

10

Marie

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean large room. Friendly staff.

10

Alison

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a really lovely loft style. Very clean with well equipped kitchen. Basic but free guest laundry. Friendly staff. Would stay again next time we are in Dunedin

10

Kim

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean room, friendly hosts.. Well appointed and spacious units, great water pressure in the shower.

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Janine

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking is not easy if you have a longer vehicle due to the angles and limited turning space. But you do get 1 off road car park per room, just outside your room in my case in Room 19. My sink in the very small bathroom, that was in none of the pictures I saw, was not clean when I arrived. Getting on & off the toilet was a case of watch out you don't hit the sink in Room 19. The noises from next door were very loud and went late into the night in Room 19 Not a lot of plugs in the room I was in, Room 19. I can only give the opinion of the room I was in so I'm not saying the whole motel could be like that, just my room. Room 19 was absolutely horrible to stay in and I do not recommend that particular room to anyone. I also never spoke to anyone about it as I just couldn't be bothered. So I cannot say if I had complained that I may not have been moved elsewhere. There is a supermarket within walking distance. It is close to the main road which is great for travelling, once again not great for the room I stayed in noise wise.

6

John

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique suites but could be cleaner

10

Jackielynn

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy accommodation. Good service and friendly staff.

10

Agnes

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean

10

Allan

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious room in a nice quirky layout

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Rooms

Many units are spacious, loft/mezzanine style, and well equipped, with comfortable setups and kitchens. Experiences vary: some studios feel small or dated, some guests find beds too firm, there can be road or equipment noise, and Wi‑Fi is occasionally slow or unreliable.

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Prem Prakash

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Excellent daily service. Clean and spacious for a couple. It is a loft so u need to be able to climb stairs to bedroom. Perhaps needs new carpets to spruce it up a bit. Overall no complaints.

8

Maria

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First assigned room was too cold and too noisy. Wi-Fi was spotty at best. We asked for another room and the manager graciously moved us to a much better unit.

10

Alison

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a really lovely loft style. Very clean with well equipped kitchen. Basic but free guest laundry. Friendly staff. Would stay again next time we are in Dunedin

8

Jeanine

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was exactly as the photos showed on the website. Very clean and in a handy location. The staff were extremely helpful. Great communication and they did exactly as they said they would. The beds were not overly comfortable, quite hard. This however is really depends on what kind of bed you prefer to sleep on. Overall totally impressed and great value for money.

10

Alhena

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great apartment. Nice and modern and well equipped. My only gripe is the internet signal was not strong enough to connect and use. Other than that, no problems

10

Stanley

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mattress was not comfortable, requires a new mattress

8

Christopher

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a delight to find such a neat, clean and tidy, well-appointed unit, sadly however I was in a front unit right next to the main road and highway - which is on a steep hill, so had heavy trucks (logging trucks and the like) using engine braking going down and heavy engines going up all night long, so the noise and vibrations meant little sleep, however I should quantify that by saying I live in a small quiet town with very little traffic noise.

8

Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good quality motel at the Northern end of Dunedin CBD. Short walk to Botanical Gardens, good restaurants and picturesque buildings such as Otago University Clocktower and Dunedin Railway Station. Parking a bit tight, particularly as hotel on quite a slope (Called Bank for a reason!). Room comfortable and mezzanine floor a good use of space.

8

Abi

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was warm on arrival which was nice as it was 2deg outside, room was clean and tidy but a bit dated. Air conditioning unit outside was quite noisy and noticable at night. Bed was comfy. Would stay there again, it was the best value for money I could find near the hospital.

6

Barbara

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Studio Suite 19 was clean with quality bedding and linen. However, this bottom room was tiny with exterior type cladding on the inside walls. Bathroom was closet size, a larger person would not be able to use as was only as wide as the toilet with a very small hand basin protruding halfway along (which was chipped due to others using it to wash dishes as there was no sink in the room), the small shower had an old fashioned stainless steel tray bottom and pull curtain. The fridge was something you would use at a camp site as was compact and did not keep things very cool, and there was not much bench space to plate food etc. Parking was very tight around the back of room. Not worth the price charged for this dated unit. WiFi was extremely slow and kept dropping out. First time I stayed here was upgraded to a Mezzanine Unit 1 which was just delightful. Room was large, light, modern with quality linen and a lovely outlook with balcony at the back and pretty street views at the front. Would stay at Aria again in this unit, but not in the studio. Location was very handy with supermarket and dining options close by and bus stop across the road. Friendly and efficient staff, thank you.

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Service

Staff and owners are consistently friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with clear communication and occasional upgrades. Guests note proactive help, flexible check-in/out, and quick issue resolution.

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Maria

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First assigned room was too cold and too noisy. Wi-Fi was spotty at best. We asked for another room and the manager graciously moved us to a much better unit.

10

Marie

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean large room. Friendly staff.

10

Alison

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a really lovely loft style. Very clean with well equipped kitchen. Basic but free guest laundry. Friendly staff. Would stay again next time we are in Dunedin

10

Amanda

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay, thank you. We loved the location as we could easily walk or drive where we needed to be. Very comfortable stay with all the necessities required. I left my pillow there and the staff were incredibly helpful. Thank you ever so much, we will definitely be back.

10

Veronica

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

This was my second stay at Aria on Bank and as I expected from my first stay, i had an amazing time. The owners are friendly and very welcoming, and the staff were helpful!

8

Kym

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thanks to the manager for putting us on to the best fish meal at the Carney’s hotel near the port

10

Mary

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Right from when my son and i arrived at Aria on Bank, the owner was very polite, very helpful, and even accomodated us with arriving early. With a little extra paid, my son and i were upgraded to the family suite, giving both my son and myself seperate bedrooms. The place was clean, very well equipped, bathroom was spacious and stocked with bath towels and even had little creams and shampoo/conditioner. Bedrooms were very nice and spacious, had everything you needed and very comfortable beds. Kitchen had all the utensils meeded and stocked also with complementary tea/coffee and sugars. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone. A definite 10/10. Owners are very friendly and very accomdating. Check out on the day is 10am, but the owner let us stay until 12midday. Cannot wait to visit Dubedin again and stay at Aria on Bank.

8

J

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great unit and friendly staff /motel owner

10

Ian C

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 12 nights

Amazing service. Our rooms were serviced daily and this included doing the dishes and making the bed! We have stayed here before and can thoroughly recommend

8

E

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful host who walked me to my room. Spacious and beautifully presented accomodation with nice touches like big fluffy robes and very nice linen & towels. Parking was a bit tricky but one can get use to it pretty quickly. Easy walk to beautiful Dunedin Botanical Gardens, New World Supermarket and the fantastic Beam me up Bagels who make the best bagels in New Zealand & make best coffee. Also great SPCA Op Shop and other second hand shops in the area.

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Location

Convenient North Dunedin base near the Botanical Gardens, supermarket, cafes, and bus routes, with easy access to the city. Front units can experience main-road noise.

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Ursula

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Close to Botanical Garden, supermarket and restaurants. Quiet City retreat

10

Alysha

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, was comfortable, great location only a short walk to botanical gardens. Parking was tight but manageable. Will stay here again when we are going through Dunedin.

10

Barry

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location easy 5 minute walk to shops and botanical gardens. Easy drive to city center

10

Maria

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, clean and convenient. This is in a great location right near the beautiful Botanical Gardens. We enjoyed our stay!

8

Christopher

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a delight to find such a neat, clean and tidy, well-appointed unit, sadly however I was in a front unit right next to the main road and highway - which is on a steep hill, so had heavy trucks (logging trucks and the like) using engine braking going down and heavy engines going up all night long, so the noise and vibrations meant little sleep, however I should quantify that by saying I live in a small quiet town with very little traffic noise.

10

Shannon

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Very friendly polite staff. The unit was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. We lucked out and got a separate unit so there were no shared walls with neighbors. Really close to beautiful botanical gardens. Easy and close access to grocery store and bus to downtown

10

Tsuyoshi

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スーパーマーケットは徒歩5分今回２回目の利用、スーパーマーケットが近いのでキッチン付きユニットにして正解でした。 wifiも良好、滞在を楽しみました。

8

Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good quality motel at the Northern end of Dunedin CBD. Short walk to Botanical Gardens, good restaurants and picturesque buildings such as Otago University Clocktower and Dunedin Railway Station. Parking a bit tight, particularly as hotel on quite a slope (Called Bank for a reason!). Room comfortable and mezzanine floor a good use of space.

8

Jessica

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property served us well for what we needed. Was close to mercy hospital for our son’s surgery, and supermarket and gardens down the road a short walk away. Extra blankets could be handy for on couch in cooler months but was warm otherwise. Parking suitable for smaller cars.

10

Edmund

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice studio apartment very close to the botanical garden, pubs and grocery store.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast, but self-catering kitchens and nearby supermarkets and eateries make meals straightforward.

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Alison

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a really lovely loft style. Very clean with well equipped kitchen. Basic but free guest laundry. Friendly staff. Would stay again next time we are in Dunedin

10

melanie

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were comfy, and facilities were surprisingly accommodating. Everything you needed for self-catering and a supermarket just a short walk away. Would stay again.

10

Sam

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value a very spacious unit with separate bedroom and comfortable bed. Nice decor and had everything we needed. Husband loved both sky movies and sport on the TV. A few choices for eating within walking distance. Off the main road and easy to find. Parking available but a little tight for bigger vehicles. Would stay again

10

Valery

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The views and dining options were great. It was well kept and George street has many shopping and dining options. I highly recommend buster greens! There are also plenty of beautiful paths and tracks to take.

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Farai

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I dudnt like that they dont serve breakfast .u have to get yr own food ..besides that everything was perfect

8

James

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was close to the gardens and walking distance to cafes etc

8

Geoffrey

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable for a short stay. Enough kitchen equipment for some basics. Mezzanine was quite spacious. Supermarket and some restaurants nearby.

10

Tsuyoshi

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スーパーマーケットは徒歩5分今回２回目の利用、スーパーマーケットが近いのでキッチン付きユニットにして正解でした。 wifiも良好、滞在を楽しみました。

8

E

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful host who walked me to my room. Spacious and beautifully presented accomodation with nice touches like big fluffy robes and very nice linen & towels. Parking was a bit tricky but one can get use to it pretty quickly. Easy walk to beautiful Dunedin Botanical Gardens, New World Supermarket and the fantastic Beam me up Bagels who make the best bagels in New Zealand & make best coffee. Also great SPCA Op Shop and other second hand shops in the area.

10

Edmund

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice studio apartment very close to the botanical garden, pubs and grocery store.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $67	2 $92	3 $74	4 $76	5 $74	6 $109	7 $100
8 $71	9 $71	10 $71	11 $94	12 $100	13 $129	14 $104
15 $95	16 $100	17 $100	18 $129	19 $129	20 $129	21 $100
22 $128	23 $98	24 $127	25 $127	26 $118	27	28
29 $70	30 $70

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

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