Avalon Hotel & Spa

This was such a nice, relaxing hotel. Highly recommend! Very clean; the first thing my friend and I said when we walked in was 'wow, the bathroom is so clean.' The hotel provided continental breakfast with an array of food options. Front desk was very friendly (thank you, Karina!). Great location; it's perfectly situated so that everything (shops, restaurants...) was within walking distance. We stayed on the second floor with the garden view. Keep in mind, we used the stairs to get to our room and the garden view has the lovely sound of the fountain that you can hear with the windows open. Our room was ready about an hour early before check-in, which was very convenient!

This hotel is expertly run and a wonderful place to stay. Pluses: very clean, curtains block out the light, well maintained, everything in the room is useful, convenient location, friendly and talented staff. The bed was comfortable and the room large enough for us. We enjoyed using the balcony. There were even portable lounge chairs and beach towels one could take to the beach. We loved eating our breakfast on the outdoor patio. The breakfast food options were great. When their hot water wasn't quite hot enough to cook my plain oatmeal packet, the woman in reception happily took my bowl to microwave it and brought it back perfectly cooked moments later. There is a great rooftop patio complete with frig, sink, and gas barbeque. From the rooftop you get a great view of the ocean/harbor, too. There is plenty of seating up there as well as some small tables if you would like to eat there. We highly recommend this hotel.

This amazing hotel makes you feel at home from the minute you step in. The decor and the woodwork, the patio with a fish pond and beautiful gardening, the outdoor tables and chairs, everywhere you look is beautiful and cosy. The rooms are sparkling clean, super comfortable bed, a bathtub, handmade soap and lotion, bathrobes, a small library on the wall, absolutely perfect. The breakfast is fresh and healthy including granola, fresh fruit, yogurt, breads, eggs, great coffee, orange juice and more. The staff are so friendly, kind and helpful. Excellent location, close to everything yet quiet and peaceful. There is also a rooftop. Cannot recommend this place enough. We loved it. Thanks Avalon Hotel for the best stay.

As you know, if you are planning a trip to Catalina Island, you have a host of accommodations and lodgings to choose from. Our group included two couples and after doing many searches, we decided on The Avalon! We struck Gold! What a wonderful, warm charming hotel! The minute we arrived, Evelyn greeted us with warm hospitality! The hotel’s location is perfect and so accessible to the main street as well as sites. The breakfast was outdoors on their secluded patio and it was delicious! The rooms are nicely sized with great bathrooms. It was so nice having a balcony where we could see the ocean! Because we traveled as a foursome, the gate between our balconies was unlocked and we could go from room to room-it was so convenient! Interestingly enough, I needed to to go to the ER. Evelyn was right there and helped us organize a taxi and a hospital visit. We were so grateful for her guidance! All four of us highly recommend The Avalon and look forward to staying there again!

This is a lovely boutique hotel in the center of Avalon. The rooms have a new and fresh look, and a Craftsman design. They either overlook the patio or have a porch with a view of the bay. There is a rooftop patio as well, with a stunning view. In addition, the staff is wonderful. In particular I want to mention Evelyn and Corrina (sp?). They were on top of everything. They had answers to all our questions and were beyond personable. They arranged taxis. They recommended eateries and activities. Wish I could have stayed longer. I wonder how I could life in SoCal for 70 years and this was my first trip to the island. By the way, the weather can be pretty good in February, this is California after all. In February you kind of have the place to yourself. My highlight was dancing with my wife on the circular floor of the ballroom at the Avalon Casino. (It is not a gambling casino and there was no band.) But, it gave you feeling of being there in the Big Band era even though the music was only in our hearts. (O.K. That was a bit much.)