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Hermosa Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Catalina Island Museum

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Kitchen Cottage, 2 Double | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave
Hermosa Hotel sits just steps from Avalon Pier and the Catalina Island Visitor Center. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi while the on-site bar provides a perfect spot to relax. The hotel offers salon treatments and the staff helps with luggage storage and booking local tours.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Cottage, 1 Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Queen

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cottage, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Kitchen Cottage 1 Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kitchen Cottage 1 Queen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, Hermosa Hotel is near the beach. Avalon Pier and Avalon Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hamilton Beach and Gibralter Beach. Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Visitor Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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131 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hermosa Hotel

Hotel near Catalina Island Museum
Located close to Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier, Hermosa Hotel provides a hair salon and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hermosa Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1896
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 35 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hermosa Hotel Avalon
Hermosa Avalon
Hermosa Hotel Catalina Island/Avalon CA
Hermosa Hotel Hotel
Hermosa Hotel Avalon
Hermosa Hotel Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Is Hermosa Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hermosa Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hermosa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hermosa Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hermosa Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Catalina Island Museum, Catalina Island Visitor Center, and Avalon Pier. Avalon Theater and Avalon Port are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hermosa Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 535 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, easy walking to shops/water/ restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marbely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have coffee and water available. Also towels for the beach. Easy to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful, I love that they have beach towels and beach equipment for use. We had a very small room, but we were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Selin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building where the rooms sits is really old. A lot of moisture inside the rooms. The thing I really liked about the location, is the convenience. There are a lot of places to eat within walking distance, lots of outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was old and dated for the price per night. Complimentary coffee bar in lobby was nice to have in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it so close to town. Walked everywhere.ed Met every tour guide. All the wonderful recommend restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an older hotel but well maintained staff is very nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Amenities
Front desk are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, but small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. 3 min walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, a short walk from where Catalina Express drops you off and maybe a block away from the museum. I booked a double room and unfortunately had to climb 3 flights of stairs to get there. Not ideal for a family traveling with a baby, stroller, etc. The double room is a bit cramped. Sink is in the main room and the shower/toilet are behind a very tiny room. It's an old hotel so probably just how it was built. I would say it was definitely clean and an average hotel with the most decent price I could find on Catalina.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience After 30 years having gone back to the hotel and the upgrade that has been made
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its conveniently located close to shops, grocery store, and main strip. The hotel is old, but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly service that caters for your stay needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property location was excellent! Close to everything and convenient. We stayed in a cottage that had a small kitchen. The room was clean, however, they are old and in need of updating. You definitely want to wear shoe’s inside
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is as expected for the island - neat, tidy, and covers all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was pleasant. The setup of the hotel is very unique, in that the rooms are cottage style. However, the building looked and felt old, and the room we stayed in did not feel very clean. It looked like it had been renovated, but not a complete job. But, the service was great and helped us with whatever we needed. Overall, it was an ok spot to lay our heads at night, but I don’t think we’d stay there again unless they do something about the condition of the rooms/building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cozy hotel, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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