I can’t say enough nice things about the Aurora Hotel! Before booking, I called several times with questions about the island/hotel, and Melissa and Casey were so sweet and helpful. When checking-in, Fabian was hilariously friendly. Because Catalina is such a tiny island, most hotel rooms and bathrooms are very small. Knowing this, we rented the Aurora Celebrity Suite, which is very spacious (incl. a private entrance, a fireplace, sunporch with patio furniture, huge bathroom with 6-head shower, separate living room and sitting area). Plus cute brown bathrobes, brown wash cloths, makeup wipes, and other necessary toiletries. Melissa knew it was our wedding anniversary and that we didn’t drink alcohol, so there was a bottle of sparkling cider and some chocolates in our room with a handwritten note. The free breakfast had a fair amount of options. The roof top deck offered a lovely view of the ocean and the city. Melissa was nice enough to take some bikini pics of me on the roof. The deck was under construction which was loud, so the hotel manager, Parker, gave us a really good deal on our stay! And Casey helped us get back to the dock in time to catch our ferry home. I highly recommend the Aurora Hotel!
When you stay at The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island in Avalon, you'll be in a shopping district, just steps from Catalina Island Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Catalina Island Visitor Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Avalon Theater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Catalina Casino.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and bike parking.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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I agree with a lot of the reviews here that this place could be great if they just paid attention to details and service. This is not an updscale boutique hotel. This is a beautiful setting with Holiday Inn service and amenities. I appreciate a Holiday Inn if that is what I'm paying for. These prices are on par with Casa Del Mar in Los Angeles which is worlds above Zane Grey. Others staying here said the same things to us unprompted. Zane Grey has none of the luxuries you would expect at this price. Breakfast is again like the hotel lobby of a Marriott with some old muffins and half-hearted eggs. There is no place to get food at the hotel aside from breakfast. No wine and cheese hour. Plastic water bottles. The towels are old and thin with only two provided. The toiletries are really basic with pump dispensers in the shower. There were no towels around the pool. Everything is threadbare and shabby. The chairs around the pool are dirty and some were ripped. Water takes a long time to heat up or you have to turn on the bathtub to get hot water! The most information we got about the hotel was from a man who drove the cart. Otherwise the people who worked in reception were extremely unhelpful except to tell us how we would be charged $50 if we checked out late when we first arrived. And we could hear the voices of the people talking in the room next door. Don't pay the money to stay here. It's not worth it. If they are going to charge these prices, they need to deliver more than a view.
When you stay at Bellanca Hotel in Avalon, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute walk of Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Avalon Theater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Catalina Casino.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Bellanca Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards.
Our family stayed here while on vacation for a few days on the island. We were greeted getting off the boat by a bellman who took our luggage to be stored at the hotel until check in. Stepping up to the hotel, it feels luxurious but not pretentious, like you’re treating yourself to something special. The color scheme is soothing and rich. The lobby is stunning. It feels vintage and brand new all at the same time. Hotel staff was accommodating and friendly. We were able to check in a little early. Our room was welcoming and well appointed with comfortable beds and linens, well stocked bathroom with everything you need and sparkling wine! Everything was perfect and made our time on the island all the better! Also the perfect location to walk to everything.
This not a five star hotel but the one star ratings are far from accurate. Perhaps their experience was an unfortunate occurrence, or mine was unique but I wouldn’t be deterred by the one star reviews. The room was a good size, our porch was very spacious, the view was pretty good, it is centrally located, the bed was comfortable, and the people were nice. It is an older hotel which comes with a little bit of a musky smell but not so bad that it is offensive. It’s just old. If you are looking for a five star hotel experience this isn’t it but I would absolutely recommend this place to friends and family for the fact that it is quaint, comfortable and a hop skip from the main walkway.
With a stay at El Terado Terrace in Avalon, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Catalina Island Golf Course and Three Palms Avalon Arcade. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Catalina Island Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Avalon Theater.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Managed to find a good deal as booked the same day when already on the way to the island on the ferry. Had a good sized room which included a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. Decor is a bit dated but not shockingly so. Breakfast was adequate as can be expected in this class of establishment and staff were all helpful and friendly.
The hotel wifi is not good, tripped during the stay, for unknown reasons
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We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Mac Rae! The room was spotlessly clean with no unpleasant odors, which made for a very comfortable stay. The room was big enough for our needs, as we spent most of the time outside. The location can not be better. Before each snorkeling adventure, we were delighted to find fresh, big, fluffy beach towels waiting for us, adding a touch of luxury to our daily activities. The included breakfast was a treat, offering a wide variety of fresh pastries, accompanied by good coffee and refreshing orange juice. We also appreciated the convenience of refilling our water bottles with fresh, cold water throughout our stay. Overall, Hotel Mac Rae provided a wonderful experience, and we can't wait to return!
GGuest UserThe hotel has been renovated fairly recently but is already starting to show some wear and tear. We have stayed a couple of times in different rooms but unfortunately don’t think we will be back. We stayed in a bunk room previously and had an issue with the smaller than functional linen closet (my 12 yr old 5’0 / 87lb daughter couldn’t even shower without bumping walls and having to wash legs outside of the shower stall - you literally can not bend or lift legs to wash below the waist). I thought maybe it was a result of the room being designed as an afterthought and selected a standard double for our most recent stay. Sadly I was wrong and the shower was just as tiny. The whole room was tiny, very cramped, nowhere to put your personal items or bags, nowhere to sit, one bedside drawer and was really lacking in cleanliness. There were literally 2 outlets in the room. One in the bedside lamp and one in the bathroom- however - with a small pedestal sink and zero countertop there is nowhere to use any hair tools and be able to set them down or set down any products, make up, toothbrushes etc. Our sink had a slow leak. I had brought a small birthday banner and some small decorations to put up for my daughter’s birthday and there was really literally nowhere to put it. We stayed for 5 days - perhaps 1 or 2 nights max for a single or couple would be ok but for a family of 3 for an extended time was awful. We were stepping over our suitcases, had to dig through our bags each time we needed anything and couldn’t keep our clean clothes and towels separate from our ‘dirty/wet’ items without sleeping with them in/on the bed or putting them back in our suitcase. Our first day we noticed the shower wash, shampoo and conditioner dispensers were empty and were told they “ran out” so we had to go shopping for the week. Most of the staff are friendly. The door which is supposed to be locked after hours is not so even my daughter commented “what if we weren’t staying here - we could be any random walking up to the rooms”. In hindsight, I wish I would’ve taken pictures. Again, we have given this hotel a couple of chances and it’s ok but for the price (over $1300 including a special extended stay “deal” for 4 nights) albeit a pretty good location, but we likely will not be back.
BBoerkeOn Catalina Island, this is a good value for money option. The hotel is average, but the bathroom is clean. You get what you pay for, and it's OK for us.
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