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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Catalina Island Golf Course

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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Lobby
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Hotel Mac Rae, steps from Catalina Island Golf Course, is a convenient base for island exploration. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before heading out and WiFi in public areas upon return. The express check-in and attentive staff ensure a seamless, comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Courtyard Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Patio Double Twin | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Patio Double Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Patio Double Double | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Patio Double Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Ocean View Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View King | View from property

Ocean View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Queen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard King | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, Hotel Mac Rae is in the city center and near the beach. Catalina Island Golf Course and Avalon Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Original - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course
Hotel Mac Rae provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Mac Rae include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Satellite channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Mac Rae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Mac Rae?

Hotel Mac Rae doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mac Rae?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Mac Rae located?

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

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Reviews

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, staff was very nice, rooms were small but clean. Will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everyone here at the hotel were very nice very accommodating and more importantly very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very friendly. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice close to everything in town. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall perfect hotel for a quick weekend visit to Catalina. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Bathroom was a little dated and small but for a 2-3 day visit it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

It is a cute family hotel, but it needs to be a bit modernized! Overall service was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with easy access to all the things island offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint Small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and bed was comfortable. Im the middle of everything. Jackie is amazing and very accommodating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in the middle of town. Easy accessible to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizbet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Staff are very kind and helpful. Beds are ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Quaint and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was easily accessible and we loved that the patio was closed with the door so our grandson, who is a toddler, could walk around and not accidentally fall down the stairs. He enjoyed the stay as much as we did! He also really enjoy looking at the walkway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ambience. Would not recommend if walking up stairs is an issue. Close seafront and shops. View from room was courtyard and very pretty. Some rooms do have sea view. Would stay again.
View from window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Cool beach front property. Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When checking out kept my luggage for a few hours I really appreciate that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stay at Hotel Mac Rae was an awesomely experience! The property is conveniently located with beaches, shopping and dining options! We enjoyed our stay to the core with best staff and cleanliness of the room. We will sure to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Great location. Love how they have a shower for you to use after check out in case u want to have s beach day on your last day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay! It’s clean, staff is great, and the oceanfront rooms are awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, excellent location. Would stay at again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is well maintained but in need of updates. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is amazing. We were aware that it was the oldest hotel in the area but minor touch ups would go a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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