For our honeymoon my husband and I decided to go to Catalina Island. After making a few phone calls we ended up staying at the Aurora. We arrived into Avalon early Friday afternoon. The hotel staff watched our luggage while we shopped around and until our room was ready. The room was an excellent size. There was a great walk... more

I have to say this place exceeded my expectations. Our room was very modern and equipped with all the stuff you would need to accomodate your trip. I was especially Impressed with the staff at the Aurora Hotel and Spa. They were very polite, courteous, and went beyond their duty to make this a special trip. I would definitely refer... more

From the continental breakfast in the morning to our bottle-of-wine-afternoons on the rooftop deck, this hotel gave us a slice of Europe in SoCal. Very accommodating staff held our bags the entire last day after check out while we scuba and snorkeled and kayaked. The daily relaxation on the rooftop deck was a welcome respite from the busy days spent... more

Thoroughly enjoyed this hotel ... The rooms were small like NY or Europe but the decor and service were fantastic. The front desk employee (Juan) was incredibly helpful and his food recommendations were spot on. Great location and considering the price of other hotels, this was a value. more

My wife and I just returned from this hotel following a weekend trip and we loved this place! We stayed in a "standard" (not a suite) on the second floor. The first thing we noticed as soon as we walked in the door was how small the room was but once we took a look around and saw how well... more

The Aurora is located off the main road in Avalon, so you get seclusion away from the other hotels but are still just a few steps down the hill from the beach, tours and restaurants. The staff is amazing and will tell you when asked where to eat, hike and what tours to take. The hospitality reminded me of the... more

My husband and I just returned from our stay on Catalina at the Aurora and really enjoyed it. The room was clean and neatly decorated, the space was well-used, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the continental breakfast good. We liked the modern decor. There were complimentary movies, coffee and tea available all day long. We were even treated... more

Our company rented out the hotel for a weekend getaway with some of our top clients. The hotel was extremely accomodating with any request I had. The staff was gracious and very efficient, and I couldn't have done it without them. The rooms are gorgeous, and the rooftop deck was perfect for cocktails at sunset. The Aurora suite is amazing;... more

We are planning our next trip back to Catalina, but we aren't planning a stay at this property. The hotel is nice and decorated well. The location isn't the best, although they are among the highest priced. The room size was extremly small. The "french balcony" is about 18" wide that doesn't allow for a chair!! We had a beautiful... more