Aurora Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (942 reviews)
137 Marilla Avenue , Avalon , us
+1 (310) 510-0454

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free breakfast
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly and helpful staff
Clean rooms with pleasant toiletries
Good breakfast (many mentions)
Close to beach and shops; nice views
Helpful accommodations (early check-in, luggage storage, suite reassignment)
Water/coffee/tea available in lobby
Beach towels provided even after checkout
Small, personal hotel atmosphere
Cons:
Hotel is on a small hill / short walk uphill
No elevator (difficult with heavy luggage)
Rooms and bathrooms can be compact
Some breakfast items lacking (fruit, bacon); eggs criticized
TV lacks streaming / not a smart TV
Rust spotted in bathroom by one guest
Perceived value affected by price vs. condition

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Multiple guests commented the hotel was clean and had fragrant hygiene products; one guest noted rust in the bathroom which slightly lowered the score.
Service
9.8
Overwhelmingly positive mentions of very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff (early check-in, luggage storage, securing a ground-floor suite, beach towels after checkout).
Location
9
Close to the beach, shops and with a pleasant terrace view; some reviews noted the hotel sits on a small hill which requires a short walk.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms described as lovely by some but several guests found them compact with small bathrooms, no fitted sheets on beds and limited TV functionality.
Amenities
8.8
Useful amenities noted (water/coffee/tea in lobby, beach towels, personal service); limited by lack of elevator and no golf cart service for uphill access.
Value for Money
7.8
Generally positive experience, but at the stated ~$300/night some guests expected better bathroom condition (rust) which reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast was frequently praised as good and appreciated, though some guests missed fruit, found eggs poorly prepared and noted missing items like bacon.
Overall Experience
9.8
Multiple guests described the stay as outstanding, perfect or would return; strong staff interactions and overall satisfaction drove a very high overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-15 03:15

Property Description

Ocean Views from Roof Terrace
Experience breathtaking ocean views from the hotel's roof terrace, the perfect spot to unwind and take in the beauty of Catalina Island.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in spa quality bathrobes provided in each air-conditioned room, along with complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgrade your stay with a spa experience and truly pamper yourself.

Evening Socials and Decadent Offerings
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and unwind at the wine & cheese hour every Friday evening. On weekends, treat yourself to a mimosa at the hotel's bar. These social events add an extra touch of luxury to your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication at Aurora Hotel on Catalina Island.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 942 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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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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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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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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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
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Nicolla • couple • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Marin Carlos • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • br
6
La struttura in generale è OK, pulito e ordinato il che è fondamentale. Molto discutibile la dimensione del letto
Pros:

Sicuramente la posizione è ottima anche se penalizzata un po’ dal tratto in salita con una notevole pendenza da percorrere per raggiungerla, comunque rimane un’ottima posizione per raggiungere il casinò e Descanso beach.
La terrazza è molto bella, gode di un ottima vista sul porto ma è veramente poco sfruttabile dato che non c’è un bar, sarebbe ottimo poter consumare la colazione in terrazza ma risulta molto scomodo a causa dei tre piani di scale che separano la zona allestita per la colazione e la terrazza.
L’allestimento della camera è buono, si può trovare una macchina del caffè e un forno a microonde, asciugamani in abbondanza e prodotti per il bagno ottimi. La colazione è senza infamia e senza lode, molto molto basic, con il senno di poi avrei preferito prenotare senza la colazione.

Cons:

Il letto è veramente molto piccolo. Bisogna leggere con attenzione la descrizione al momento della prenotazione per capire che si tratta di un letto lillipuziano. Non è possibile muoversi senza svegliare il proprio partner. I turisti che vengo da fuori potrebbero essere ingannati in quanto per gli standard europei un letto queen size è considerato più grande.
Il bagno anch’esso molto piccolo, non avevo mai visto un lavandino così piccolo 😅 ma perlomeno è presente una piccola finestra.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Cortes • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Flor • couple • us
8
Pros:

The staff is amazing

Cons:

The bathroom is small

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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aleyda • couple • us
10
Pros:

The staff are friendly and helpful

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Baiarma • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee