Aurora Hotel

Enjoyed our stay at Aurora Hotel. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, etc. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very cool outdoor deck on top floor with a beautiful view!

Great hotel. Friendly staff. Good value. Nice rooftop ocean viewing with chairs, loungers and tables. Loved the breakfast that was good, fresh and filling.

Beautiful deck to enjoy in the evening.

Overall excellent . Roof top deck was amazing at nite

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.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Fantastic rooftop. Close to everything. Keep in mind there is a short, steep hill to get to the property, but we all managed fine. Loved the refreshing drinking water available at all times.

This was my second time visiting Catalina Island. The first time was a cruise day trip, and this time my husband and I came for a two-night getaway. After researching several hotels, we chose Aurora Hotel because of the great reviews and recently renovated rooms. It’s about a 12-minute walk from the ferry—just a slight uphill at the end, so if you have heavy luggage, expect a few pauses. Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was on the second floor (no elevator, but only two floors total). It’s on the smaller side but had everything we needed: a microwave, coffee maker, fridge, two complimentary bottles of water, and even two candies on the bed! The room was super clean with a fresh scent, and there were plenty of towels, robes, and thoughtful amenities like shower gel, body lotion, cotton balls, and ear cleaners. We didn’t use the A/C—just opened the windows. You will hear some golf carts and neighbors, so if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs or use the A/C instead. The rooftop lounge was one of my favorite parts. It’s open from 8am to 10pm, and I actually took a relaxing nap there in the sunshine. They also offer a continental breakfast; we grabbed yogurt and coffee and headed to a local restaurant for a full meal. Overall, we had a great stay and I would definitely recommend Aurora Hotel for a clean, comfortable, and peaceful Catalina Island stay.

Nice place. Freindly staff. Room was small but functional. Rooftoop view was great. Breakfast was disappointing. They were out of sausage around 8:15 and the potatoes were terrible. So we ended up eating light and getting early lunch. Breakfast was my only negative experience.

Nice small hotel with a roof top to enjoy the view of the island, also the breakfast was really good

Small hotel with wonderful staff and a great rooftop patio to enjoy..

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 👍👍

Construction workers outside my door. Things falling while I am sitting on the balcony. I came home to a dirty dusty room. Very unhappy.

Very clean. Great coffee/tea bar. We loved the terrace!!!

I had to kill 3 bugs upon entry, 2 on the curtains and 1 on the bed.

Everything was very clean!

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 !

We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff, particularly at the front desk, were very accommodating, and the location was excellent. The continental breakfast was also great. I want to highlight the cleanliness of the hotel; it was one of the cleanest places I've ever stayed. Thank you!

Very clean rooms and nice staff

The room was much much smaller than depicted in the pictures. The bathroom was dirty, when we had room service they just re-hung up our dirty items instead of actually cleaning them.

The was very clean and the staff super friendly and helpful.

This hotel is located in a great place in Avalon- it’s easy to walk around. The rooftop is beautiful. The bed is comfortable and rooms are clean, but rooms are small and the walls are paper thin. You can hear everything on the other side of the wall. If you’re a light sleeper don’t stay here

This hotel and the staff are lovely. The rooms are quaint but perfect for a weekend getaway. The beds are comfortable, and they provide soft towels and little bathroom amenities. They have a beautiful terrance that overlooks the bay, and on Friday nights they offer a cheese and wine hour which was perfect after getting off the boat and starting our evening. The only downfall is how thin the walls are. If you do get a room by the stairs, and one near the lobby, you will hear everything.

We had a room with a beautiful view but the bathroom was tiny. We are not large people but had we been it would have been a problem. The sun deck is nice though heaters would be nice to be able to hang out in the evening on cool nights.

Easy check in process, staff very friendly. Great room with view, bathroom too small and shower area too small as well

All Bad. The room was extremely small. I kept bumping into corners. The queen bed took 80% of the room.

Is very nice and breakfast is good, but the bathroom so small

Nice place. Freindly staff. Room was small but functional. Rooftoop view was great. Breakfast was disappointing. They were out of sausage around 8:15 and the potatoes were terrible. So we ended up eating light and getting early lunch. Breakfast was my only negative experience.

The hill you had to climb to get to this property was very steep. If you have bad knees, find another place, get a golf cart or take a taxi. The room and bathroom- very small

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.

The room was little, and the bathroom is even more; not much of space

Incredible staff…. Just a great trip and experience

This was a perfect small hotel to stay at during our visit to Catalina Island. It was in a great location. The room and bathroom were small, but we did not require much room. Breakfast was provided which was enough variety with eggs, sausage, bagels, cereal, coffee/tea. There was also wine and cheese offered in the afternoon. The best part was the rooftop lounge area which we used to hang out during different times of the day. It has a spectacular view and is a quiet space to relax and enjoy. The staff was helpful, friendly and attentive. On the day we checked out, our ferry wasn’t leaving until later in the day and we were able to continue using the hotel as our “home base” to change, use the restroom, get water and coffee. This was super helpful so we could enjoy the day. Overall, our experience was wonderful and we would stay there again.

The staff at the Aurora were awesome! Especially Parker and Melissa!!! They took care of all of our needs and provided valuable information regarding the ferry back to the mainland. I’m looking forward to staying there again.

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!

Excellent service

The front desk service was excellent. Room was cute and quaint. I recommend wearing your kicks since the hotel is uphill. I will definitely come back.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They could not have been nicer.

Hotel looks a lot better on line than in person. The rooms are dated, especially the bathrooms. Breakfast was horrible. Low quality carbs and frozen eggs. The walls were thin and we could hear everything. The staff was nice and helpful but no one was at the desk after 8 pm

From check-in, Parker was wonderful & helpful. There were people checking in ahead of us & behind us, & he kept his composure. Aurora allows your bags to be checked in ahead of time, until room is ready and holds bags after check-out. This is a must for Catalina travelers b/c you do not want to haul all your luggage w/ you until check-in. We were allowed to check in early. Our room was immaculate and well stocked. The breakfast was fully stocked w/ many choices. Beautiful roof-deck overlooking the ocean. All other staff were friendly, knowledgable & helpful (hiking, food). The only thing to mention to others, is the hotel is on a steep hill, on the last street from the boat dock. However, everything is easily accessible by walking. The price is a good value. We will come here again & recommend to others. Next time, we want the ocean view! Thanks to a wonderful team @ Aurora!

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!

Love the location of property where everything was within walking distance like restaurants, shopping, riding buses to museums for only a $1 since we do not drive.

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.

Very clean, Staff was helpful location is close to all the restaurants and the beach

It’s definitely worth the ocean view just be prepared to walk up a very steep hill.

Staff was friendly; the hotel was clean; located walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Great little place to stay off the Main Street. It was quiet and the room was nice.

Perfect stay. Our first time in Catalina and the Aurora is perfectly located, literally like 5 minutes walk from the main shops and restaurants. Slight walk up a hill incase that matters to some but for us it was fine. It's a very short uphill walk. The Staff are excellent! I brought my own champagne for my girlfriends birthday and asked them to chill it while we was out and to put it in the room for us. We returned to the room full of rose petals, a rose, and the champagne on ice. Absolutely lovely touch! Appreciated it so much. Rooms are fine, normal shower. Nice little balcony area to watch the sunset or enjoy your breakfast. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Aurora!

The hill you had to climb to get to this property was very steep. If you have bad knees, find another place, get a golf cart or take a taxi. The room and bathroom- very small

Really nice hotel a very short walk from Crescent and all the restaurants and stores. Beautiful view from room and also the rooftop lounge area.

Great location, easy walk from the ferry dock and to numerous restaurants. Desk staff were very friendly.

Great hotel. Friendly staff. Good value. Nice rooftop ocean viewing with chairs, loungers and tables. Loved the breakfast that was good, fresh and filling.

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.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel, and it was our first time and we would definitely stay here again. We had a top floor room with an amazing view of the ocean and are already missing it. Contintnental breakfast was great. All-around fantastic place to stay!

Very courteous staff. Complete complimentary breakfast in the lobby. Wine and cheese at night. Beautiful views from the roof deck. Room was small but clean and comfortable with modern furnishings. Close to the boardwalk but up a slightly steep hill. Very reasonable price.

Nice place. Freindly staff. Room was small but functional. Rooftoop view was great. Breakfast was disappointing. They were out of sausage around 8:15 and the potatoes were terrible. So we ended up eating light and getting early lunch. Breakfast was my only negative experience.

Great service, great breakfast

Staff and guests were friendly. Lovely view. Steep hill. Breakfast options unchanged from day to day. Small but chic.

Hidden gem. Up a bit of a hill, but very close to all the action. Lobby and rooms are modern and comfortable. Love the free wine and cheese on Friday night. Very pleased with the continental breakfast that included sausage, hash browns, and mimosas on Saturday. Cozy rooftop with beautiful view is a great place to relax. Fantastic staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant stay.

Hotel looks a lot better on line than in person. The rooms are dated, especially the bathrooms. Breakfast was horrible. Low quality carbs and frozen eggs. The walls were thin and we could hear everything. The staff was nice and helpful but no one was at the desk after 8 pm

Excellent staff, excellent breakfast all around a wonderful place to stay. Would definitely go back.