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Aurora Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from Catalina Island Museum

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk
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Exterior
Aurora Hotel sits just steps from Avalon Pier, capturing the authentic Catalina Island spirit. Travelers can take in harbor views from the rooftop terrace, connect to WiFi from their rooms, and get local insights from the staff who provide helpful concierge services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite (Aurora)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, No View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, Aurora Hotel is near the beach. Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Casino are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avalon Pier and Avalon Port. Don't miss out on a visit to Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Map
137 Marilla Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aurora Hotel

Hotel near Catalina Island Museum
Located close to Avalon Pier and Catalina Casino, Aurora Hotel provides a rooftop terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Aurora Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available

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 age 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Aurora Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Aurora Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Aurora Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aurora Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aurora Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier. Catalina Casino and Avalon Port are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Aurora Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 903 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning was even and quiet, our room had a wonderful view of Avalon Harbor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were small but that was fine. We were always out exploring and having fun. It was nice to have a breakfast available right downstairs every morning. The staff was pleasant and helped us in every way possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debaditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful deck to enjoy in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Aurora Hotel in Catalina. The staff are so welcoming and accommodating. Patrick in the reception area was stand out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a great little hotel. Made our weekend perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing. Very clean, great service. Would highly recommend staying here. I will be booking again for my next trip to Catalina. Private balcony with ocean view. Close to the Main Street and shops. Walkable from ferry port.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aurora Hotel is a great place to stay. Very clean and neat. Rooms were awesome and I literally had no complaints. Will recommend if you’re planing to come down to Catalina Island. 2 thumbs up 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and a Great Location! Service was amazing and we got really good tips about the best things to do in Catalina. Thank you Parker, Astrid and Olga!! View from the roof top is unbelievable. We enjoyed a lot our stay a definitely looking forward to going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

The one thing that I would suggest is the property to have is a golf cart that can pick up there guests at the bottom of the road to the hotel. It’s a steep walk up to the hotel, especially for seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient location, close to downtown. However it’s a little bit up a hill, which is also great as the views from their upper deck is beautiful! Also no elevators, and if you bring your Ebike they have a location for you to store it But it’s up a flight of stairs. There was a vacant lot next door so instead we locked our bikes there. Awesome continental breakfast, not just a bagel but eggs sausage, english muffins, cereals and mimosas! We really enjoyed our stay and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Aurora.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Amenities
Staff was excellent and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff…. Just a great trip and experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness was amazing. We give it an A.+ Highly recommend a stay at Aurora Hotel. Staff friendly helpful and courteous definitely mean to return for another fun visit !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Serafin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Bad. The room was extremely small. I kept bumping into corners. The queen bed took 80% of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, nice views, great location. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, excellent breakfast all around a wonderful place to stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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