Located on Catalina Island in California, this boutique hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from the Catalina Casino. Boasting a roof terrace with ocean views, this hotel offers bright rooms with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast at this nonsmoking property. Each air-conditioned room at Aurora Hotel features a flat-screen cable TV. A spa quality bathrobe is provided in all rooms. Tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and microwave are included. Some rooms boast views of the Pacific Ocean as well. The property features a cosmopolitan lobby and includes a win & cheese hour every Friday evening and a mimosa bar on weekends. Take advantage of this decadent amenity by adding a spa experience upgrade. Descanso Beach is a short walk away. The Catalina Express dock is 10 minutes' walk away, and the property is in close proximity to a plethora of shopping and dining options in the town of Avalon.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Avalon
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Drew
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The area surrounding the hotel was quiet. Breakfast was a fairly good selection. The staff was helpful with a heater malfunction.
  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and great staff. Great attention to detail. I appreciated the breakfast.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Property very cute, Great view, walking distance to town.
  • Arlee
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the room its was cozy. the view from our room wasn't great but the room was. the bed is very comfortable. everything was clean and organized
  • Pascal
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good location, pleasant and helpful staff, nice breakfast, quiet & comfortable. Close to harbor and beaches. Thank you to the great staff for a wonderful stay.
  • C
    Clayton
    United States of America United States of America
    Was upgraded to celebrity suite. Was a perfect getaway.
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The view from the roof top of the city and harbor was excellent. Our room had plenty of space and décor was very nicely decorated. The hotel was within close walking distance from the shops and restaurants.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was very nice. I would have liked to see a little more variety with the hot items.
  • Kurt
    United States of America United States of America
    A modern, clean hotel and room. The rooftop deck is very comfortable and has a great view of the harbor. The free breakfast was fantastic, with many more options than I expected. Just a half a block to the main drag.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly, helpful staff. Cute room. Gorgeous roof deck. Decent breakfast and coffee

Hotel area info

Amenities of Aurora Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Aurora Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Aurora Hotel

  • Guests staying at Aurora Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Yes, Aurora Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Aurora Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Check-in at Aurora Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Aurora Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quad
  • The prices at Aurora Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Aurora Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aurora Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Avalon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.