Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant

Hotels
8.6 (721 reviews)
Academy Street , Nairn , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Free wired internet
Tennis lessons on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast options
Excellent location
Cons:
Small parking area
Noise from the street at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Overall cleanliness was good but not all rooms were perfect.
Service
8.9
Service was highlighted as friendly and accommodating across several reviews.
Location
8.94
Great location mentioned, easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.89
Room size was mentioned as smaller than expected, decor could be updated.
Amenities
8.42
Standard amenities available, but some improvements suggested.
Value for Money
8.88
Valued for the overall experience in relation to price.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Food quality praised highly across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests enjoyed their experiences and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:02

Property Description

Central Location near Beach
The Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant, located less than 1 km from Nairn Central Beach, offers a convenient stay for guests looking to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea.

Comfortable Accommodation and Dining
With 2-star rooms equipped with essential amenities like a desk, TV, bed linen, and towels, guests can relax in comfort. The on-site restaurant and bar provide delicious meals and drinks, ensuring a satisfying stay.

Leisure Activities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can indulge in various activities such as mini-golf, tennis, fishing, and cycling, making their stay both active and entertaining. Additionally, popular attractions like Nairn Museum and multiple golf clubs are just a stone's throw away.

Book your stay at Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant for a memorable experience near the beach and exciting leisure opportunities.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 721 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyed my stay in comfortable clean surroundings
Pros:

Well located friendly staff comfortable with good food

Cons:

Very little

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent value!
Pros:

The owners were very welcoming, allowing me to check in early as I arrived ahead of schedule.
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Dinner in the restaurant was delicious, as was breakfast the following morning - the coffee was especially good!
Overall, the hotel provides comfortable accommodation and excellent food at a very affordable price; the friendly hospitality is an added bonus.
I have no hesitation about recommending The Aurora Hotel.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great wee hotel for the price
Pros:

Friendly staff at this small hotel. The facilities are good for the price and the room and what was needed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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PATRICK • solo_traveller • gb
8
Superb accommodation in the centre of Nairn
Pros:

Location, breakfast

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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EVE • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Irene • extended_group • it
9
camera molto comoda e personale molto gentile.
Pros:

tutto ok

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • gb
8
The staff were very welcoming friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my breakfast and although I didn’t have lunch or di
Pros:

I liked that it was an old building with plenty of character.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like. It was comfortable and suited me perfectly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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EDITH • couple • gb
8
We would definitely visit again.
Pros:

Everything was perfect for us. Clean and comfortable and a good location.

Cons:

Everything was alright.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place to stay go ahead and book
Pros:

Location great, very friendly staff and owners, made to feel very welcome, great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
Very nice and helpful staff
Pros:

Good location, very helpful staff

Cons:

Car park is small if you have a long vehicle

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
5
Very friendly family run hotel, rather old fashioned but reasonably comfortable.
Pros:

Location was great, very near to the bus station.

Cons:

Accommodation was a bit basic and the dinner price was quite high. Having said that, the price was quite low for the room.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic food, great friendly staff, would definitely stay again
Pros:

Every thing

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Harold • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
10
Have eaten here before, as it was recommended to me… Stayed for the 1st time, this time & it was excellent 11/10
Pros:

Nice & homely. Excellent service, food & and all round great place to visit.

Cons:

0/0 all was fine

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • extended_group • gb
10
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely family run hotel. Newly decorated large room. Good breakfast. Great location.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Maths • solo_traveller • gb
9
Food was excellent all staff were friendly and extremely helpful.
Pros:

The owners were the selling point. So friendly and accommodating and helpful

Cons:

Room was smaller than expected and the decor could be freshened up.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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James Pattison • solo_traveller • gb
8
I will definitely ba back
Pros:

Located within a 2 minute walk of the local bus stance. A DELICIOUS AND INDULGENT HOT BREAKFAST

Cons:

No lift and steep stairs

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee