Aurora Hotel

Hotels
9 (917 reviews)
137 Marilla Avenue , Avalon , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Amazing rooftop patio
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Complimentary wine and cheese
Cons:
Small room size
Breakfast quality could be improved
Firm bedding

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
The property was clean and well kept, and the staff was noted as clean and friendly.
Service
9.36
Staff was very nice, accommodating, warm, and attentive.
Location
9.4
Great location; close to everything with a spectacular harbor view.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were relatively small and had some firm bedding issues.
Amenities
9.38
Rooftop patio, complimentary breakfast, and wine and cheese happy hour are great additions.
Value for Money
8.34
Room was small for the price, but amenities justify the value somewhat.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast quality is consistent with 4 and 5 star hotels but not exceptional.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall an excellent stay; guests stated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:01

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 917 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Robert couple us
9
Pros:

Although small the room was perfect. The view was great, room 313. The breakfast exceeded our expectations. The staff were great.

Cons:

The internet connection was terrible. Actually it didn’t work. This kept me from giving an overall experience a better rating.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Xueqin family_with_children us
9
Cons:

The internet or phone service is kind of bad but it’s the whole island not the hotel.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kolleen couple us
8
Great views and friendly staff!
Pros:

The view from the deck area is amazing, the stay was worth it just for this. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the bottles of wine available for in house purchase were quite good!

Cons:

Air conditioning unit kept erroring and so had to be reset a few times or it would stop cooling. Noise cancellation both between rooms and against hallway noise is not great but consistent with an older hotel.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Graciela solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Victor couple us
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jenny Rose couple us
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Perez couple us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Josie couple us
10
Great experience, We would recommend it to anyone.
Pros:

The hotel exceeded our expectations. The staff was welcoming, kind, courteous. The room was nice. The opportunity to have a view from the balcony was wonderful. We were impressed with the breakfast available.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Mahone solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Beautiful room,quiet clean,very friendly staff.Would definitely stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing..Loved it all.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Faren solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
10
Great 4th of July Stay.
Pros:

Our room was clean and efficient. AC kept the temperature perfect throughout our stay. The view from the roof top is spectacular.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ahryun couple us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Harvey couple us
10
Fantastic stay, I’d recommend this hotel to my friends and family.
Pros:

The smell and friendliness off the staff

Cons:

The uphill walk

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
D
De’Era couple us
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Starleen couple us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Megumi couple us
6
Great view from the rooftop and tiny bathroom
Pros:

The staff are decent. The location is on the hill, so you have to climb up a few minutes but it gets a wonderful view from the rooftop deck. The price was decent out of all the hotels.

Cons:

The room is small overall (almost all hotels at this island because this island is so tiny), extremely thin wall so you can hear the next door clearly (conversation, coughing), not a great view from the room if you are not in the room with balcony, the bathroom is extremely small, the sink is a half size, the shower is very tiny (I am a skinny 5’3” female and kept on bumping my elbow on the wall while washing my hair), not sure if it’s air in the room but we all couldn’t sleep well at night and I’ve heard next door was complaining about not able to sleep and asking for room update (we heard the phone conversation with the receptionist early morning) The second night was a little better but still had a hard time to fall asleep.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Junli family_with_children us
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was goid

Cons:

Size of the room and bathroom sink. The linens on the bed. Bed mattress covers need to be replaced

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Hunter couple us
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
Y
yu couple us
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee