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Glenmore Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Avalon

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Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Beach nearby
Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Balcony
The Glenmore Plaza Hotel offers refreshing ocean air and verdant surroundings. Guests can enjoy the 9-hole golf course, browse on-site designer stores, or use in-room WiFi. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff for exceptional service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Luxury Suite, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Marilyn Monroe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Marilyn Monroe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Jack Kelly Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Jack Kelly Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Amelia Earhart Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen- Catalina Flyer Ticket(s) Included

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Champagne service
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
118 Sumner - Box 155, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glenmore Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course
Glenmore Plaza Hotel provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and designer stores on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A nature reserve, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Golf cart on site, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Glenmore Plaza Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Exterior

Catalina Island Inn

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  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Designer stores
  • Golf carts

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1891
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Catalina Island can be reached only by boat or helicopter.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Glenmore Hotel
Glenmore Plaza
Glenmore Plaza Avalon
Hotel Glenmore Plaza
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Avalon
Hotel Glenmore
Glenmore Plaza Catalina
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Glenmore Plaza Hotel
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Hotel
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Avalon
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenmore Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

Glenmore Plaza Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Glenmore Plaza Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Golf Course. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are just steps away.

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Reviews

Glenmore Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHERISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was charming and the staff was amazing! They were very accommodating and attentive. The location was perfect, walking distance to shopping, dinning and the beach. I can’t wait to go back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I wanted to share what a wonderful time we had during our stay at Glenmore Plaza Hotel. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and our room was both quiet and clean. The central location in downtown Avalon was perfect, allowing us to walk to everything within minutes. We truly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Glenmore Plaza Hotel was perfectly located, within walking distance of everything we wanted to visit and do in Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stoimen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality for the money. Old building with poor care
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful details throughout, and everything is so comfy. This was our second time here and without hesitation they carried our bags upstairs. Every time we walked in the lobby, someone had something kind to say we were always addressed and spoken to and welcomed. This is a very special place to stay and it is so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Whole Staff were so friendly & accommodating, I will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the island and the hotel was very close to everything it is perfect I will stay there gain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will return to this exact hotel when i go back to Avalon, CA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay overall. Friendly and helpful staff. But you guys really need to consider installing an elevator, it’s very inconvenient going up and down with heavy luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully furnished with an old time feel. The bed was super comfortable. Their is plenty of dining in the area and the views are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Amenities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Love the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to see a cleaning woman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property to stay at !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kasandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable stay. Staff super sweet. Amazing location. I wouldn’t call it luxury or top tier but definitely a decent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. Absolutely loved our room and bathroom. It’s walking distance from everything. Also how incredibly nice staff! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazem

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. There was no elevator in hotel so we had to climb 4 stories a few times.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very good front desk service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. Great location close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a very charming hotel with lots of history. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Assanassios

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not clean place No elevator to the 4 th floor No ocean view. Blocked by other buildings No forks no spoons No room service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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