Located on Catalina Island, this beachside hotel features landscaped tropical gardens and a lounge with cabana seats and fire pits.
Bernadette
United States
The location was great. The wine and cheese with lemonade and the continental breakfast were very appreciated. The garden setting and chaise lounges were wonderful because we had to check out by 11, but our ferry left at 4. The water jugs were a nice thought. The coupon with Avalon Grill was very nice.
Located steps from the beach, this historic 1920s designed hotel offers a variety of rooms with free WiFi access. Guests are granted free access to the nearby Descanso Beach Club with their room card....
Ann
United States
Very convenient locale, efficient and friendly staff, super clean, nicely decorated hotel.
Situated in Avalon, 48 km from Long Beach, The Avalon Hotel features a rooftop with breathtaking, 360-degree views of Avalon and its harbor. Lounge chairs and tables are provided for guest...
Situated in Avalon and with Descanso Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...
Kristine
United States
A shuttle picked us up at the ferry and drove us up the steep hill to the hotel. The same shuttle was available throughout our stay to take us to and from town. The room had a fabulous view looking down on Catalina Harbor and a lovely terrace. The beds were comfortable and had high quality linens. The bathroom was very large and exceptionally nice with an enclosed shower stall separate from the bathtub.
Situated on Catalina Island in California, this boutique hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from the Catalina Casino. Boasting a roof terrace with ocean views, this hotel offers bright rooms with free WiFi.
Oleg
Australia
The view from the rooftop is exceptional. Staff is friendly. The location is close to the city centre.
Situated in Avalon and with Descanso Beach reachable within less than 1 km, The Edgewater features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...
Located in the heart of Avalon on Catalina Island, this beachfront hotel features a spa & wellness centre. It also serves a daily free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi is available.
Less than 5 minutes’ walk to the beach overlooking Avalon Bay, this Catalina Island Spanish-style Hotel offers beach towels and free WiFi in all rooms.
Christine Mitges
United States
The front desk called us when the room was ready early and they stored our luggage until then.
Situated in Avalon and with Descanso Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace...
Excellent location, view, room, staff. It was all great.
Situated on Catalina Island in California, this boutique hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from the Catalina Casino. Boasting a roof terrace with ocean views, this hotel offers bright rooms with free WiFi.
It was in a great location to walk everywhere in town.
Originally opened in 1896 and located in Avalon town centre, this diver-friendly hotel offers bicycles for hire and a tour desk. Avalon’s boat landing is 10 minutes’ walk away.
Hospitality absolutely incredible and very warm welcoming
Very quaint small town with cute shops, restaurants, great...
Very quaint small town with cute shops, restaurants, great views, and plenty to explore. Can be done on a budget, but the touristy activities will drain your wallet. Quiet town, but noisy and crowded when cruise ships pull up so plan accordingly.
mark
United States
10
Scored 10
Beautiful place to visit with lots of shops, restaurants,...
Beautiful place to visit with lots of shops, restaurants, excursions and beaches. Be sure to book excursions in advance of your stay because the cruise ships stop here so most of the excursions get sold out in advance.
Loraine
United States
10
Scored 10
I loved the calm relaxing vibe.
I loved the calm relaxing vibe. It felt like a quaint sea side village from the past. Everything was very clean and the walking on the beach frontage or the walk to the casino were very pleasant for us seniors. I also saw young families with small children which appeared to be ideal for that phase of family life because the beach is so close. I hadn't been to Avalon for over 20 years and was extremely happy with the way it has evolved and the pleasant atmosphere. Enjoyed it very much, but if I come back with my young adult grand daughters, they would probably want to do more of the activities which are available.
Bernadette
United States
10
Scored 10
Our observation of Avilon is that is evolving.
Our observation of Avilon is that is evolving. There are more small cars. The businesses seem to be sustainable and pretty much thriving, and all is a positive experience.
Catalina is a mere 27-30 miles from where we live in So CA, but it could be HI, South of France or Southern Italy.
I think, just go there with the intent of slowing down and enjoying slower time and removing yourself from the balance of hectic life elsewhere. It is a good place to relax.
Steven & Lisa
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
We visited at start of January (still school holidays) and...
We visited at start of January (still school holidays) and found reduced restaurant and shop options. Restaurants tended to close early.
Easy 1hour comfortable ferry crossing to island with Catalina Express from Long Beach. Saw dolphins en route.
Just few minutes walk to main town, shops, restaurants and many hotels from ferry terminal.
Plenty of walks, but hilly. Fabulous views & plants/wildlife. Mostly golf carts or bikes and limited cars/local mini bus to get around.
Easy access to public restrooms around Avalon.
Would visit spring onwards for future visit.
Susan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Avalon can be magical to visit for a couple of days.
Avalon can be magical to visit for a couple of days. Lots of activities, food options, and shopping. It's charming and beautiful. The M restaurant is one of my favorites, with good breakfast and lunch options. At dinner, it's a good Italian restaurant.
Single suite large enough for 4-5 persons. The view was lovely however the certain item needed to be update like the screen leading to patio. It was in disrepair. Bathrooms were updated and spacious. It was a lovely apartment altogether. Finally, the wifi did not meet expectation and was difficult to connect from that suite. That would be my only complaint. But as you know we did not travel to Catalina Island to secure great wifi (smile).
Amber is the best! I have never been treated so well in a hotel. Thank you very much for her kindness and for her good service. I plan to return to this hotel very soon. excellent service, comfortable, clean place with excellent service, cozy place, close to everything. if you are planning to go to the island you definitely need to stay in this place. Amber if you read this thank you very much! you made our experience a pleasure.
We visited Catalina Island for our honeymoon, and the Zane Grey could not have made our experience any more perfect. They offered private transportation to and from town, a delicious daily breakfast, and the staff were all exceptional. The views from the Zane Grey rooftop were absolutely breathtaking - we enjoyed our breakfast up there each morning.
the location of the hotel was perfect. Right on the main street in the heart of the action. Room was a perfect size for the family and the fireplace was a nice touch. The mall around the hotel does get a bit noisy in the AM around the coffee shop if you are around that side. If you want to sleep in, you might want a room further away from there.
We liked the vibe of the hotel. It was not luxurious at all but we were not looking for it. Clean place - that was the main focus. Closeness to the race start for us was also the one of the most important factors. Some great places to eat were very close, like 50 steps away, including coffee and breakfast. Would stay there again.
our stay at Aurora Hotel was excellent. The hospitality was great, staff was very friendly.
Rooms were clean and the roof top deck is a great add on.
They also helped us check in early. And next day they hold off the baggage for us and check out.
And they ordered some deserts also as we were celebrating our Anniversary
The young staff were very sweet, helpful and efficient. The bison tours through the hotel were full, but Jaysea suggested the Catalina Conservancy tour, which did have space. We were delighted to be able to snag that tour, so thank you Jaysea! Claire and Tom were also super helpful!
Early check at 11am was totally unexpected and very helpful giving us more options and scheduling flexibility. Emaculate facilities and exceptional staff. Wine and Cheese in afternoon was fun event and very well done. Extremely clean hotel and grounds very pleasing to the eye.
Super friendly staff! I told them it was my bday and I received a present!! So kind of them.
The room itself didn’t have a view but it was modern, clean and comfortable and directly across from the beach!! So best views as soon as you stepped out of the hotel!
they gave us a bottle of champagne since we were out there celebrating our anniversary, and I thought that was so sweet! Also, the views on the rooftop are breathtaking! Definitely my favorite hotel on Catalina Island
Friendly staff who gave good advice on local restaurants. A very nice hotel to spend time in - each floor had a well furnished balcony to relax and look out to sea. Good size bedroom with comfy bed and good shower.
We had a great stay at hotel catalina!! Everything was perfect for a budget place to stay on the island…and so convenient to town. Would definitely stay here again :)
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