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Reviews of The Avalon Hotel in Catalina Island 3 stars

124 Whittley Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704, United States

#1 of 46 hotels in Avalon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    We loved it here. We would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, friendly staff very clean super cute and we loved the courtyard

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charming hotel. Great location almost in the middle of things. We enjoyed a bottle of wine on the rooftop patio. Bed was comfortable Staff friendly We can’t wait to go back

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    lovely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    really tough to get luggage up all the stairs.

    great location. lovely rooftop with nice views.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Hotel was renovated to perfection. We loved the rooms, the breakfast and especially the rooftop area with a bottle of w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved the restored facility, the rooms, and the roof top area

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No view. A little farther to walk hauling luggage.

    Breakfast. Slightly dated. Boyfriend kept hurting and jamming his fingers while holding the rail to climb the stairs to climb to our 2nd floor room. A bit of a hazard since no lift offered.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    We had a great time here and highly recommend the Avalon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and a great location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Fabulous hotel with lovely amenities, perfect location and welcoming warm people running the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roof top deck with 360 view of island, comfy bed, robes, yummy breakfast in gorgeous garden, location! Greeted by such wonderful people and let in the room hours before check in.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    We enjoyed a charming stay and hope to return soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The reception was gracious and accommodating. The breakfast was set on a beautiful patio with a Koi fish fountain and a warm fire pit. Our room had many luxurious perks. There was a rooftop patio with excellent views all around. Also, the location was perfect and close to all, but also had the feel of a quiet getaway.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Great customer service and comfortable bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator so be mindful when carrying a lot of luggage.

    The staff was absolutely lovely and were were able to check in early! We loved the set up of the room and our garden room still had a slight ocean view. Breakfast was included and was simple but kept us full for our needs. They also have a stunning rooftop with 369 degree views.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful woodwork and artwork. Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Beautiful woodwork and artwork. Great location. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is wonderful along with the staff our visit was perfect the deck was dreamy

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Highly recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well-kept property. Has character but facilities are modern and comfy. Great lounge on the roof. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Great location -short walk to Avalon center.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • 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

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