Tranquil lakeside views create a perfect backdrop for wine and cheese gatherings on the charming porch. Inside, the 1833 restaurant serves exceptional cuisine. After dinner, retreat to the magnificent spa where attentive staff offer wonderful treatments.
Located in Aurora, Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa is in the historical district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cayuga Lake and Taughannock Falls State Park. Wells College and Cornell University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Aurora travel guide
391 Main Street, Aurora, NY, 13026
What's nearby
Wells College
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Cayuga Lake
1 min drive - 0.4 km
Cornell University
45 min drive - 57.5 km
Seneca Lake
47 min drive - 57.4 km
Ithaca College
50 min drive - 59.9 km
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
46 min drive
Restaurants
Dugan's Country Grill
10 min drive
Aurora Ale & Lager Co.
6 min drive
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
51 min drive
Knapp Winery & Restaurant
44 min drive
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
51 min drive
About this property
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
Luxury hotel near Cayuga Lake
Located close to Wells College, Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, sledding, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, American cuisine, and a beachfront location. The 24-hour gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include kayaking, snowshoeing, and archery. In addition to a firepit and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and beach towels
Meeting rooms, a dock, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as free international calls and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
32-inch TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa?
As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa on Dec 6, 2026 start from P12,219, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa located?
Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Wells College. Cornell University and Ithaca College are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Beautifully restored properties and grounds. Loved our stay! So relaxing!
The only downside was our meal at the restaurant where the food was decent but not great.
Everything at this resort was perfect for our visit. The staff were all friendly and efficient, the accommodations (room, common areas, restaurant) were outstanding, with lots of little extras that made the stay comfortable and special.
This hotel is wonderful! Beautiful historic buildings with newly renovated and exquisitely decorated rooms. Spa and fitness classes were incredible. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Spa is amazing with excellent staff. Would highly recommend everyone visit and have a relaxing day at the spa.
However, the restaurants connected with the hotel are okay at best. The fine dining restaurant was okay & had decent food, yet nothing wowed me it really missed the mark for excellent food at a fine dining restaurant.
The pub restaurant was good, anything with brisket is excellent but again some of the other choices are missing components that could make the food really good. I had the artichoke and shrimp salad and was looking forward to something different, but it was just blah, it needs a better dressing and maybe feta cheese or something else added to bring the salad together. Staff were excellent at the pub.
It was a fantastic experience. Loved taking a tour of the Inns and learning about the history of the property. We are looking forward to visiting again.
Expensive but worth every penny. Wonderful staff, beautiful house and so many activities available if you were staying with family. They are very accommodating
Excellent stay. Staff was very informative and attentive without being intrusive. Fresh granola bars out, along with s'more kits to use near the coffee bar at the Zabriskie house. Everything is in walking distance but they did offer shuttle service to most things I believe. The spa was amazing. Spent almost all day there before our treatment in and out of the various hot tubs, cold plunges, saunas, steam room & tranquility room. Will be returning.