Aurora Hotel

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9 (893 reviews)
137 Marilla Avenue , Avalon , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
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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 893 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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Fernanda • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excellent Hotel! Very clean and amazing breakfast! Perfect location!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • extended_group • us
7
All in all, we had a wonderful time and the staff is wonderful.
Pros:

The breakfast is fine. There's a lot of juice, yogurts, hard boiled eggs. I just thought there would be a little more hot food. Yes, you had pancakes, but only 1 day did they have any sausage and meat? I was just expecting a little more hot food to be available.

Cons:

We had a great room. We had a wonderful view of the ocean. The room is very, very small, which I understand however, in the bathroom, the shelf above the toilet is very rusty doesn't look good. There was dust all over it and pretty much. There was dust throughout the room now. I know we are the coast. But I really do think that the room truly could have been cleaner and also to the the bathrobes when I pulled one of the bathrobes off should have been fully cleaned, but there was human hair stuck in the collar so it makes me really wonder, are they cleaned every time or they just hung there, you know. It just didn't settle right with me.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Pragati • couple • us
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Keiley • couple • us
7
It was a great weekend went for my boyfriend birthday
Pros:

the area was good

Cons:

that we didn’t have an ocean view

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Zadok • couple • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • us
7
relaxing
Pros:

room . clean

Cons:

but most important check your shower
cant control the temperature of the shower .

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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mark • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nice little hotel, Very clean the staff very friendly the rooftop Terrace with an awesome view of the harbor and I also loved you can store your luggage before you get your room and after you check out..

Cons:

The hotel sits top of a hill which had to go up every day to get there...LOL

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
9
Great experience clean room would recommend as a stay when visiting the island
Pros:

Friendly staff and great location

Cons:

Price could be a little less expensive for what is offered. Great value, room, and easy access to town

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • us
8
Very good!
Pros:

The rooftop view.

Cons:

The breakfast was bad!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay, exceeded our expectations. The staff on the front desk was outstanding.
Pros:

The room was clean and well presented. There were plenty of additional luxuries such as bath robes, high end coffee machine and bathroom amenities. There was a small balcony with two chairs and a table, the view over the harbour was wonderful. We were able to choose our breakfast in the lobby and eat on our balcony. For those rooms without a balcony, there was a beautifully appointed outside deck.

Cons:

The hotel is located a small walk uphill from the sea front and at the other end of Avalon in relation to the ferry terminal, which may not be to the liking of some guests. It didn’t bother us.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Turner • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
7
The some of our day was, it was very good. We had a great time. We love the staff we love the people. The hotel was clea
Pros:

Was nicely outfitted room
The staff was incredible
Everybody was helpful and friendly
The rooftop lounge was beautiful

Cons:

The room was small
The coffee pot didn’t work
Wasn’t quiet
The hotel was on a hill and no elevator, which was difficult for people with mobility issues

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Ely • couple • us
1
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
10
Beautiful comfortable rooms with spacious rooftop deck.
Pros:

Beautiful view from the room and the rooftop deck. Staff were extremely nice and very helpful. I liked that it is not right in the middle of the busy area of town.

Cons:

It is a steep walk up to the property.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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HerbL274 • Family
10
The place to book and stay
Pros:

The place to stay on Catalina. Very clean with nice modern rooms including microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Also breakfast set out in the morning. One of the best features of the hotel is its roof-top deck with a fabulous view of the harbour. With lawn-type furniture and umbrellas, that feature is worth half the value of your stay. As for personnel working there, the hotel manager, Parker, is the hotel’s greatest asset. He is an amazingly helpful and accommodating individual who has lived in the area for some time, so is a great resource for information about a wide variety of things on the island. From rentals like golf carts to tours, to what restaurants and the kinds of foods at each and prices, this guy is the heart and soul of the establishment for sure, which adds another great value for your reason to choose Aurora. I couldn’t recommend it more. (The only consideration to make is there is no elevator lift in the hotel so expect stairs on the upper floors)

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Condon • couple • us
9
Pros:

Roof deck with view of harbor.
Basic breakfast buffet with hot items.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • family_with_children • us
10
The view is wonderful and Eve more special for me because my moms name is Aurora and celebrated bday
Pros:

Everything was amazing I can’t wait to come back

Cons:

Everything good

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee