Aurora Inn is a family-run boutique hotel at 736 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Harper Street, and it has been part of the Dawson City community since 1998. Travel Yukon lists it as open year round and describes 20 rooms in the main building, each with a full bath. Room types include a queen, two twin beds, three twin beds and a king with a jetted tub. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, and free self parking is available. Breakfast is offered for a surcharge, and an airport shuttle runs on request for a fee. The attached restaurant specialises in wood-fired barbecue, with dishes such as steak, salmon, ribs and brisket, which is a welcome change from standard hotel dining.
Location and getting around
The inn sits a few blocks from the waterfront at Fifth Avenue and Harper Street, close to the Parks Canada Visitor Information Centre area and the museum, so the historic district is walkable. The airport is a drive away, and the airport shuttle runs on request for a per-person fee. For the Midnight Dome, Dredge No. 4 and Tombstone you will need a vehicle or a tour.
Rooms and facilities
With about 20 rooms in the main building, it feels intimate rather than corporate. Room types range from a queen to a king with a jetted tub, and a three-twin room suits groups. Rooms are smoke-free, have LED TVs, ceiling fans, desks and daily housekeeping, and the lobby has coffee and tea.
One note from guests is a shoes-off policy in the lobby, which can be inconvenient when carrying luggage. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals. The restaurant is a major draw, and guests praise the food, but one reviewer found it closed in the off season, so confirm whether it is open when you book.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits couples and travellers who value a small, quiet, personal hotel, and the king room with the jetted tub is a nice reward after a cold aurora night. Check-in is from 3 pm to 9 pm and check-out is at 11 am, so tell the inn if you will arrive late. As a small property it can fill in July and August, so reserve early for the summer season.
Why stay here
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Barbecue restaurant on site
- ✓Breakfast available (surcharge)
- ✓Airport shuttle on request (fee)
- ✓Jetted-tub king room
- ✓Private bathroom in every room
- ✓Smoke-free rooms
Good questions
Is Aurora Inn open in winter?+
Travel Yukon lists it as open year round. Check whether the restaurant is open in the off season when you book.
What are the check-in times?+
Check-in is from 3 pm to 9 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Tell the inn if you will arrive after 9 pm.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for a surcharge. The attached restaurant serves wood-fired barbecue dishes.
