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Aurora Hotel

3.5 star property

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An outdoor patio area with string lights, umbrellas, and seating.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small round table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.
Suite (Aurora)
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a vase with flowers, a bottle, and a book.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$569
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Explore the area

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137 Marilla Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Museum for Art & History
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Aurora)

Suite (Aurora)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a small desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a glass table with a wine bottle and glass, and a view of the room.

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Avalon

Aurora Hotel places you steps from Catalina Museum for Art & History and within a short 5-minute stroll of Green Pleasure Pier. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Avalon hotel include Catalina Casino and Avalon Port.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Descanso Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aurora Hotel

Aurora Hotel offers its guests a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
Aurora Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Avalon hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Catalina Island Inn
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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,002 reviews
The price is NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Catalina Island Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat or helicopter and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Aurora Hotel Avalon
Aurora Avalon
Aurora Hotel Spa
Aurora Hotel Hotel
Aurora Hotel Avalon
Aurora Hotel Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Aurora Hotel?

The closest beach to Aurora Hotel is Hamilton Beach (1 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Aurora Hotel?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Hotel on 5 Aug 2026 start from NZ$569, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Aurora Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aurora Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aurora Hotel?

No, Aurora Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aurora Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aurora Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Aurora Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Catalina Island Golf Course is a short 19-minute walk away.

Aurora Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location which is easily walkable. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the place was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a great view. The staff were super friendly! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk people were very nice and welcoming, room was a little small, but had everything we need nice partial ocean view, wonderful breakfast in the morning and walkable to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute boutique hotel. The staff was kind and professional. The room was clean. The complimentary breakfast was a nice touch. It was close to the main part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, very clean, well decorated and,good breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent service very relaxing and friendly people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The was very clean and the staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are on the smaller size so plan accordingly, but overall had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brieanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff! The Aurora room is very large and open with a nice private balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small ocean view. Very small room, carpet worn and needs to be replaced. Continental breakfast included was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but clean and cozy. The staff is very polite and helpful! And breakfast is a great bonus! It's getting loud pretty early though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel with a roof top to enjoy the view of the island, also the breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Galya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and perfect room. Aurora suite-highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooftop. Nice little touches and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sunun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No, you can't see the ocean from the hotel. The bathroom was good for one small 5'4" as me ONLY.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was spotty but the service was great, unobtrusive. Location was a bit of a hike to the hill but quietly away from the esplanade. Nice patio on the third floor to take in the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026