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Reviews of The Avalon Hotel in Catalina Island 3 stars

124 Whittley Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704, United States

#1 of 40 hotels in Avalon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 61 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing, peaceful, romantic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are a lot of stairs but that’s how it is in Avalon. And our AC would not kick in at night when it was a bit stuffy for sleeping.

    It was really clean, well updated and quality. The robes were luxurious, the bath products incredible, the design elements of all the wood was so cozy but elevated. The outdoor patio was really nice and the rooftop area was amazing!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, so welcoming and generous with their amenities and space, great rooftop one of the few

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    10
    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff -

    Super Clean -relax and we feel More than Welcome 🥰🥰🥰

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    10
    We loved our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Breakfast in the lovely patio, coffee and fruits in the lobby, comfortable and relaxing.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Charming, comfortable, warm small hotel with a great staff and a really good breakfast in a lovely spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I imagine it’s a Catalina issue- but the water pressure and water coverage with the shower and shower head is pretty weak. There is also a very squeaky spring noise on one side of the bed every time one sits on it or moves much. (this was room 203)

    It was a very good location, with charming rooms ( love the balcony with a swing bench!) - terrific staff- ( Wendy was awesome!)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    The Best Stay on the Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to complain about! Everything was absolutely wonderful. We're well traveled and would recommend this place for sure - 10/10

    I loved the fact that we had the most amazing view from our balcony. Upon arrival, the staff was incredible and super helpful - we were offered all types of guidance about where to go, when to have breakfast and any additional requests we had. It felt like staying in a unique boutique Inn which had the same amenities as a 5 star luxury hotel. The bathroom was so quaint, and the bed super soft and comfortable. We stayed on the 3rd floor so didn't hear much noise at night, and the staff was super accommodating and we LOVED that everything was in walking distance and close proximity. Definitely a place to stay if visiting Catalina :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    fun quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the prices are up there plus everything on the island cost alot

    nice and queit clean stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Perfect spot of a comfy cozy place to post up between walks along the shops nearby!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aesthetic of the hotel was so cool. It reminded me of a woodsy cabin library- with books on display, wood paneled walls, and places to lounge all over. Cozy!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, friendly, comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Best Couples retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would have liked more breakfast options, being vegetarian I need more than a pastry or a bagel. that being said the hotel recommended plenty of other breakfast options nearby. Naughty Fox and Catalina cookies were the best. The stairs are a bit much if walking is hard for you.

    I enjoyed the lite breakfast in the beautiful and peaceful garden. The rooftop spot was perfect in the evening and allowed several groups to enjoy the views of the ocean. The staff was kind and the hotel even covered the fair to and from the hotel from the ferry. The bathroom had a special UV light for disinfection which was very cool!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Great getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff communication

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the tv didn’t work in our room temporarily unfortunately, but we were accommodated very nicely

    the space, cleanliness, environment, amenities and helpful workers

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    10
    Attention to detail sets this hotel apart from the others
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Unique, quaint and perfect. So many added touches that sets this boutique hotel apart from others.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    booking

    EVERYTHING WAS GREAT, no complaints.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect

    Fire outside, wine, meeting owners

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    10
    staff was awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything! roof top view and seating was great

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our stay at The Avalon Hotel was amazing! The staff has been super attentive and helpful. The hotel offered complimentary breakfast which we could enjoy on their nice patio. The roof top terrace is a hidden gem offering a 360 view on the harbor and the mountains. Due to the weather our ferry got cancelled, and the front desk called us to make sure we updated our ticket in time, which has been super thoughtful. Could not recommend this place enough!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    9.0
    a memorable stay in a cute island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    could be remodeled a bit to look newer but overall was great

    it had a lot of character. everything was designed carefully to reflect the culture and character of the island. we loved those details.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    9.0
    It was good but hotel too old
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean bathroom

    Staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    8.0
    Some of the location and hotel didn’t have good customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Customer service at the hotel

    We didn’t eat at the hotel

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    8.0
    Great staff and sparkling clean room. Location was superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Same thing each day. There 4 days and each day less pastry variety—no replenishment.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a very nice place with a good location

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place! Allowed us to do an early check in and moved our bags into our room for us. The staff were very personable and delightful. The Avalon also had a beautiful bath tub in the room which is why we picked this hotel. I really liked the fact they had sanitation lights in the bathroom and for the tv remote which made it feel very clean. Will be coming back again soon!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    10
    Kept getting better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bigger sign to take pic with Partner/Spouse in front of.

    The coffee.

    Stayed in February 2022

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