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The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and beach bars

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Marina
Balcony View Rooms | Beach/ocean view
Interior entrance
Beach nearby, 2 beach bars
Located near Avalon Pier on Catalina Island, The Avalon Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with rooftop views and a relaxing garden. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast, two beach bars, luggage storage, and helpful concierge services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Garden View Rooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden View Rooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony View Rooms | Terrace/patio

Balcony View Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avalon Pier and Avalon Port. Don't miss out on a visit to Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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124 Whittley, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

Hotel near Catalina Island Museum
Located close to Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier, The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island provides free continental breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi and a garden are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A fish cleaning table, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, water sports equipment, and a water dispenser
  • A nature reserve, books, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars

Things to do

  • Books
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1925
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Avalon Catalina Hotel
Avalon Hotel Catalina
Avalon Hotel Catalina Island
Catalina Hotel Avalon
Catalina Island
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island located?

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

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