Aurora Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (829 reviews)
137 Marilla Avenue , Avalon , US
+1 (310) 510-0454
[email protected]

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean rooms and pleasant toiletries
Free breakfast and lobby refreshments (water/coffee/tea)
Good location near beach and shops with nice views
Helpful services like early check-in and luggage storage
Cons:
Hotel is on a hill — steep access and no golf cart service
Rooms and bathrooms are compact/small
Rust/chrome deterioration noted in some bathrooms
Inconsistent breakfast details (eggs, missing bacon/fruit)
No elevator — difficult with heavy/large luggage

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Multiple guests commented the rooms were clean and toiletries were very fragrant; occasional mentions of rust/Chrome deterioration in bathrooms slightly reduce this score.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised staff: described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (late check-out, early check-in, luggage storage, securing specific rooms), with several examples of exceptional assistance.
Location
8.6
Good location close to beach/shops with nice views; several guests noted the hotel sits on a hill and the walk/drive up can be inconvenient (no golf cart service).
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms and bathrooms were frequently described as compact/small; issues noted include uncomfortable bedding (no fitted sheet), limited TV functionality and some wear (rust), lowering this score.
Amenities
8.9
Positive mentions for free water/coffee/tea in lobby and availability of beach towels; limited amenities include no elevator and no golf cart service which reduces convenience for some guests.
Value for Money
8
Generally good service and cleanliness, but at higher price points some guests expected better bathroom condition and room size, producing mixed value perceptions.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast was often described as good or very good and included, but some guests noted limited variety (missing fruit/bacon) and poor preparation of eggs in isolated cases.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall very positive guest sentiment driven by excellent staff, cleanliness and pleasant stay; most reviewers said they would return or highly recommend despite a few minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Aurora Hotel is Avalon's boutique hotel on Catalina Island — a sleek, modern retreat perched above the harbor with sweeping Pacific views, complimentary breakfast, and a rooftop deck made for slow mornings and golden evenings. Located at 137 Marilla Avenue in Avalon, California, Aurora is a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal. A boutique hotel that combines the warmth of a bed and breakfast with the design sensibility of a metropolitan inn.

Important information:

The hotel is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. A cot for children up to 3 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

  • Smoking

    Non-smoking throughout.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 829 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Terry • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Afshin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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gurmukh • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Dina • couple • us
5
The staff was great! The room was clean, I simply would not stay again because it was on a hill and the rides were slow,
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

It was small and on the hill, wi-fi was horrible, chrome in the bathroom was rusted, brown is so dark

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lillemor • couple • se
9
Pros:

Mycket trevlig personal, vi fick möjlighet att använda lobbyn för att umgås och äta medhavd mat. Tillmötesgående personal som gav oss möjlighet till lite senare utcheckning. Fri tillgång till vatten och kaffe. Frukost ingick.

Cons:

Badrummet var litet.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
1
We will never go back there.
Pros:

There was nothing to like about

Cons:

Room itself and the hotel in general.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • ua
10
Дуже хороший готель з привітним персоналом
Pros:

Дуже привітний персонал, нам дали пляжні рушники після виселення і дозволили залишити свої речі поки ми чекали паром. Чисто і надзвичайно пахучі засоби для гігієни. Обов’язково повернемося ще.

Cons:

Все було чудово

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Earl • couple • us
10
Just perfect !
Pros:

Both night and day clerks where absolutely amazing! Actually all staff where perfect 💜

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
9
Wonderful hotel stay with great food and good view!
Pros:

Staff was super nice and helpful! Free breakfast was very good!

Cons:

Only thing I didn’t love was the small hill the street is on to get to the hotel.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • pl
8
Polecam.
Pros:

Bardzo sympatyczna i pomocna obsługa. Widok z tarasu na górze. Woda, kawa, herbata dostępne w lobby cały czas.

Cons:

Brak windy - mieliśmy duże i ciężkie bagaże.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Breakfast could have some fruit, the eggs are terrible and could be done as scrambled eggs. Bacon was missing.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sanford • couple • us
8
Outstanding service, lovely rooms and great location.
Pros:

The hotel is small and very personal! The staff went out of their way to make sure that we were taken care of. My wife had broken her foot the week before we arrived and couldn’t climb stairs, Denise went above and beyond to secure a first floor suite at no extra charge.

Cons:

A short walk up the hill and no golf cart service. The breakfast was simple and nice, plenty to choose from but nothing fancy. Very tasty though.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Close to Beach and shops

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tingshan • couple • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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orozco • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Caileen • couple • us
8
Nice place, would stay again if we came back to the island.
Pros:

It was clean and the staff were wonderful! It was a nice place, far enough away from the noise of the town but close enough to walk. The breakfast was very nice and very appreciated!

Cons:

The room and bathroom were very compact! The tv didn’t have the ability to stream, a smart tv would be nice. The beds didn’t have a fitted sheet so the bedding got to be quite uncomfortable.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • us
10
Amazing recommend anyone that’s trying to take a good vacrikk on without worrying about anything! Will come back again!
Pros:

It was clean and the fact that they accommodate with everyone in your needs

Cons:

I have no comments it was that good

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
Аполлинария • couple • us
9
Overall, we had a good stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and we really appreciated their flexibility with o
Pros:

Everything was good. The staff was very polite, helpful, and accommodating. They helped us with an early check-in and also allowed us to leave our luggage after check-out, which was very convenient.

Cons:

Everything was generally good. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the rust in the bathroom. For a hotel that costs around $300 per night, I expected the bathroom to be in better condition.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee