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Catalina Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Tucson with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Catalina Inn captures the island's essence with genuine hospitality. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet and connect with WiFi in their rooms. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing retreat, while laundry services and lobby coffee and tea stations add convenience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15691 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85739

What's nearby

  • Catalina Neighborhood Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tucson Mall - 26 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • University of Arizona - 33 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Tucson Convention Center - 34 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 43 min drive - 32.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪It's Greek To Me - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mi Tierra Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Catalina Inn

Motel located in Catalina
Catalina Inn provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Catalina Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Catalina Inn
Catalina Inn Motel
Catalina Inn Tucson
Catalina Inn Motel Tucson

Frequently asked questions

Does Catalina Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–9 PM.

Is Catalina Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Catalina Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Catalina Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Catalina Inn located?

Located in Catalina, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Catalina Neighborhood Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Catalina State Park. MountainView Golf Club and Sutherland Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Catalina Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needed floor tiles repaired, bfast unattended at opening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area and was close to my family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a lot of improvements all around I had to change rooms 2 times
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

My stay at the Catalina Inn!

The Catalina Inn was a complete and relaxing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I work in the Tucson area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for all the kind support during stay. Beautiful view of mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a clean place and good breakfast food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love our Stay here

Place was so nice and clean the staff was friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gena

Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, excellent breakfast bar, good coffee. It was a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Early check in was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Run down
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel has an excellent view of the Catalina Mountains. It is located within a couple of miles of Oro Valley and Tangerine Road. Room was more than adequate and pretty clean. Good value for the money. I will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to sleep with the tiny, lumpy pillows and the very noisy plumbing all around us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for one night breakfast very minimal. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and surprised to have room cleaned the following day. Location was great, close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
accessible, reliable, cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people. A little dated but super clean. Quiet, close to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The girl at the desk was very nice. We had a great spacious room on the second floor with a beautiful view if the mountains! Quite hotel even though its on a busy highway.
View from our window.
View from our window.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

NA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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