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Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant

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The exterior of Aurora Hotel, an Italian Restaurant with a stone facade, wooden entrance, and a sign above the door. - Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant (Nairn)
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two bedside tables, and a canopy. - Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant (Nairn)
A living room with a green carpet, two leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table. - Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant (Nairn)
A row of liquor dispensers with various brand labels. - Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant (Nairn)
Exterior - Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant (Nairn)
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two bedside tables, and a canopy.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with three single beds, each with a blue headboard and white bedding. There are two bedside tables with lamps. The room has a sloped ceiling and two framed pictures on the walls.

Suite, Ensuite (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The exterior of Aurora Hotel, an Italian Restaurant with a stone facade, wooden entrance, and a sign above the door.

Suite, Ensuite (Small)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, simple room with a single bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted clock.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two single beds, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nairn is home to Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant. Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nairn Golf Club and Boath House Spa. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Nairn travel guide
Map
Academy Street, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 4RJ

What's nearby

  • A calm body of water reflecting the sky during sunset.
    Nairn Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A garden with orange and white flowers in front of a castle.
    Cawdor Castle
    10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.
    Inverness Castle
    30 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Nairn Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nairn Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nairn Station
    1 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Covenanters Inn
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • The Classroom Bistro
    5 min walk
  • Waverley Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Brodie Countryfare
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant located?

Situated in Nairn, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nairn Museum and Nairn Beach. Nairn Golf Club and Boath House Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km). Nairn Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was good very outdated. Nice staff room. I had a single room was quite small was great for a two day visit. I wouldn’t recommend for a week. As room was small very close to town and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem. Although the building is older, the room was spotless, updated, and everything was in perfect working order. The restaurant cooked an excellent breakfast to order and the Italian dinners were authentic and delicious. To top it off, the hospitality was warm and welcoming, it was a 5 minute walk to both the downtown and the beach. Loved this place and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful two-night stay at the Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant in Nairn. The location was excellent, with an easy walk to the beach and waterfront, making it a great base for exploring the area. We stayed in a Family Room with one double bed and two single beds. Traveling as a family of four, we were pleasantly surprised by how spacious the room was. There was plenty of room to move around, unpack, and get ready without feeling cramped. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout our stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Everyone we encountered was helpful and made us feel right at home. The only minor hiccup was the small hotel car park, which filled up quickly. Fortunately, there was plenty of street parking nearby, so it never became a real issue. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would happily recommend the Aurora Hotel to anyone visiting Nairn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast was top notch.

Clean affordable room. Breakfast was top notch. Staff friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very attentive, food was delicious, room was very spacious. Had a very delightful stay and would not hesitate to return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Slawomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel, perfect for my needs, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely hospitable & the breakfast was our first introduction to a Scottish breakfast which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sidnei

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay !

Very good hotel Very good restaurant Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My single room on second floor was clean, comfortable and quiet....perfect for a good night's sleep. Hotel is well situated, just a 10 minute walk to the train station or a nip around the corner to the Nairn Museum. Breakfast was sufficient...partly self serve, partly hot; but staff was a little scarce so no second cup of coffee was to be found. No gluten free bread, but several GF cereals and plenty of other choices. If I am back that way again, I would rebook but stay for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming hosts who took great care of us in clean if slightly funky digs. Very glad to have found this place to stay for our visit from the highlands!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, I was in a single room so was fairly small, but adequate and very clean, bed was very comfortable. All staff very friendly, great service and great breakfast. My second stay here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing!
Parking access is difficult to squeeze into.
Limited parking on site
Steep dated stairs
Lovely outside surrounding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was acceptable, the restaurant was fine, and most of the staff were pleasant (including the owner). The problem came when I asked for change for a 20 pound English note so I could leave a tip after I paid for dinner. The change I was given was Scottish currency. I was told that English currency was not available. And while it may have the same value as English currency, it is not readily accepted in other parts of the UK or in overseas territories. I had a bit of a disagreement over this and asked for my 20 pound note back. I was given a 10, a 5, and five one pound coins. All in English currency. Funny that minutes earlier, I was told they had none! So I question the honesty of this one woman. It would have been so much easier to give me the English currency straight away and keep a customer happy and avoid a scene. Shame on her.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were soo friendly and soo nice 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jarratt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Our stay at this hotel was great , lovely staff and looked us. The meal was second to none.would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nairn’s hidden gem

The English Breakfast served daily during my three day stay was prepared perfectly. The room was clean and quiet for sleeping after a long flight. The staff was super friendly upon arrival and check-in was seamless. I would recommend others to stay at this hidden gem in Nairn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aurora stay

One could not ask for better hosts, and the food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Stew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay at Aurora, check in was seem less, the lady that greeted us is the owner along with her husband, very nice, hardworking couple. The building is a bit older, parking in the lot is tricky but on the street no problem. The food at the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, clean room. Sensible prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, great service in restaurant and great food. Hotel and room were clean and well appointed. The hotel is nice, but decor is lived in and slightly overdue a refresh, though by no means scruffy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proprietors were very lovely and helped us navigate around Nairn since we were only in town for one night. Dinner at the restaurant was also very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Merrin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and food. Quiet and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We made an excellent choice in staying here. A walk to nice beach only 5 mins away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024