Hotel Catalina

This hotel has a lot of classic charm. The rooms were quaint and the porches were very pleasant. You do feel as if you have stepped back in time. We enjoyed the spa area as well. In the lobby they provided juice, ice water, coffee, and fresh donuts. It was quiet and the employees were pleasant. Also, we didn’t have trouble finding the location, because the blue and white building stands out.
The biggest drawback for us was the lack of air conditioning. The two days we were on the island it was in the 90’s. It would have been awesome to walk into a cool room. Also, the toilet had to be fixed by my husband twice. This hotel is fine as long as the temperature isn’t 90 degrees on the island.

Ok this is not a 5 star luxury hotel and of course is not new. We got a great deal. We arrived around 8:00 am and ask the front desk to hold our luggage until check in time. We where surprised that our room was actually ready and they let us check in early with NO extra charge and we even got an upgrade in our room. The room was very clean and cozy it even had a Jacuzzi. Also right around the corner of the main street. Me and my fiancé loved it and will definitely stay here again.

I know its an older hotel and maybe some of the fixtures need updating… The bathroom is small, your feet is on the edge of the shower when you’re on the toilet, the sink is outside the bathroom… But it only adds to the charm of this pretty and historic hotel. Everything is immaculate here… The staff is very friendly and helpful. We barbecued outside near the tiny jacuzzi a couple of nights… We enjoyed dinner down in the courtyard and had some drinks afterwards upstairs in the balcony. Its a large communal balcony but the whole time we stayed there there was no one but us there. It was charming and romantic and we loved it!

I spent my birthday weekend in one of their Courtyard & Garden rooms! We actually stayed in the Deluxe suite with Ocean Views! It was awesome :) The room was very spacious, the beds were super comfy, I loved the heated toilet seats lol, the kitchen was fully equipped with all the cooking essentials, the tv’s were the perfect size, I loved the jacuzzi bath tub, and the private balcony with full ocean views was the cherry on top!!! The staff were very nice. We also got to enjoy the fire pit the 2 nights we stayed. This was the first time my husband and I stayed over night in Catalina with our 2yo daughter. All I can say is that any time we come back for an over night stay we won’t be staying anywhere else besides Hotel Catalina in one of their Deluxe suites with Ocean Views!!! Thank you guys for a wonderful stay, I can’t wait to start planning our next trip back :)

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Catalina. When we arrived (4 hours early) they let us leave our luggage with them so we could enjoy the day before checking in. We sat down at the vintage kitchen table in the lobby while we planned our day & enjoyed free coffee and donuts. The staff was welcoming and it felt like they were there make our experience pleasant, kind of like a bed and breakfast host. When we checked into our room they placed us on the 3^rd floor which we did not mind since we were young and healthy. (There is no elevator) We paid for a mountain view room but from our second window we had an ocean view! And also from the patio right outside our room! of course the room was small (as was common of 1920 hotels) but it was clean and the mattress was postropetic which is all that matters in my book! The sink was gorgeous. Other critics complain that it was outside the bathroom but I found this convenient. My only complaint the whole stay was the water pressure in the shower was very light. I could have never washed my hair with it. But other than that it was within walking distance to everything!

Over priced, horrible customer service, and dirty sheets! My girlfriend brought me here for my birthday and I (as well as she) am very disgusted by this place as well as the people working here. What’s advertised online (kayak, travelodge, etc) is NOT what you get. I will never return here again.

My Gf and I booked our stay through
Were looking forward to our upcoming trip to this Hotel. Also booked our boat ride through Groupon on the Catalina Flyer for $ 38 per person round trip. This Hotel offered to let us drop off our bags even before our check in time which is 2pm or for all you military/​truckers 1400. We were told by our great friend to try the Buffalo Milk from Luau Larry’s so that we may get our Wiki Whacked.

Love this hotel! I truly cannot say enough great things about The Hotel Catalina… we just got back from having an amazing stay!
The staff alone are worth the trip. They are truly wonderful here!
We normally come to Catalina in the summer time but another hotel had advertised a special for Leap Year. I called on a whim to compare rates and Ignacio was so nice and helpful and got us a great rate on a package for the hotel and ferry that I just couldn’t pass up. He made sure we had a room on the first floor with a crib and a fridge which was perfect for traveling with a 6 month old infant. Lindsay at the front desk even gave me some great advice for making the ferry trip a bit easier with the baby. The shuttle driver who picked us up when we arrived was very nice and helpful pointing out spots of interest and the restaurants where we could get discounts for being guests of the hotel. (We did eat at the El Galleon Restaurant and loved the food!) We got there and they were doing remodeling on the Jacuzzi which was a bummer but staff were so sweet they let us use the Jacuzzi tub in one of the courtyard rooms (which are beautiful btw) this was such a wonderful way to make us feel appreciated as customers!
The last day Nancy was so accommodating to my family she allowed us to stay a bit later because we had a later ferry and I was worried about the baby not getting to rest and take his midday nap. My 7 year old daughter was in heaven in the morning playing with the guests in the lobby and getting donuts which they offer as a courtesy to guests in the mornings.
The hotel is like 100 years old and the room itself is a cute Victorian style. Not over the top modern but really makes you feel like you are staying in a historical hotel without sacrificing quality or comfort. They have a nice courtyard to hang out with friends and family or three patio areas with amazing views of the ocean and the boats coming in.
To the wonderful people who made our short trip such a success we just want to say Thank you! We will definitely be back because of you. There are many other options when it comes to hotels on the island but the service was so outstanding I can’t imagine ever staying anywhere else.
Highly Recommend The Hotel Catalina.

Wow it’s my first time that I ever been here to Catalina Island it was my husband’s birthday and I surprised him to go here a lot of my friends told me about it and I reviewed on Unilocal this hotel yes I agree the rooms are very small and very old they do not have an elevator just stairs but at the same time the island is very small and different it reminds me of the olden days. the guys that work at the front desk didn’t have A driver shuttle that day it was a weekday and he told me that when I got to the hotel he will give me a coupon to pay the taxi shuttle that was very nice of him for the complimentary for the inconvenience. To be quite honest you wouldn’t even need the shuttle it’s only about 15 minute walk from the boat to the hotel .The staff is very friendly and nice and he offered us to choose which room. I guess for the price you pay and the place we were at makes sense all the hotels are pretty similar to each other and if I ever went back I would try their suites at the garden otherwise it was a pretty good stay.

Great Hotel room was clean, you have to call to get picked up from the harbor cost is $ 10 with this hotel, you can walk to the hotel from the harbor its a flat walk but the last 800ft is up a hill to the hotel. No elevators so if your on the 3^rd floor be prepared to walk up the stairs.

I was hesitant at first because i have never been to Catalina Island. So upon arrival i had to call the hotel to pick us up. There is a $ 10 charge. You can walk to the hotel. Which is not too far. within a mile.
Hotel is an old Victorian style. No elevators. Customer service was good. Check in was easy. We stayed in a single room on the third floor. Room #310. See photos. Very small room, clean. Bathroom sink in the room because bathroom was very tiny. Very quaint. Not a five star hotel but then again i dont think there is one on the island. Great getaway. Very pleased.

Staying at Hotel Catalina was such a great choice to make on my weekend trip to the island. Upon exiting our ferry, my husband asked me, «Where’s the hotel?» I was about to whip out my Google Maps app when I looked up at saw the bright blue «HOTEL CATALINA» sign. The hotel is not located very far from the main street. In fact, it is tucked around the corner, at least, the courtyard suites are. (Where we stayed). I liked the location since it was very quiet, comfortable and had a HUGE flat screen. My husband was so happy to watch the game on the tv on Sunday.
There is a fire pit in the courtyard but it was not turned on while we stayed there. This could have been easily fixed had we called management, but my husband and I were so tired from walking around that all we wanted was to collapse on the big, comfy bed. The suites come with jetted tubs, but knowing how severe the drought is on the island, we decided not to indulge! (Save the planet!) The hotel also lets you keep your luggage in the lobby (only if you are a guest of course), which helps tremendously. I would definitely come back to this hotel on my next trip to Avalon.

It is true that the hotel is very old, the rooms are very small, and the staff is not super warm and fuzzy. With that being said, it was a comfortable stay for us during our weekend in Avalon. There is a bed, closet, small TV, and a mini fridge in the room. The bathroom is literally a toilet and a shower and it is about a foot away from the bed. The shower barely fits one person. It’s about 3×3 max. The sink is oddly placed on the other side of the room. So hopefully they wipe down doorknobs because after you poop, you then have to open the door and walk across the room to the sink to wash up. They also have a very warm jacuzzi outside that we enjoyed one night.
We didn’t have any issues during our stay. They serve coffee, tea, juice, and donuts in the morning. I just had coffee and it was very weak. I didn’t mind that they only served donuts as we were not there to eat. It was just a place to stay the night as we enjoyed what else Catalina had to offer. Was this a five star hotel? No. Would I stay here again? Sure.

Very cute atmosphere
Old victorian style hotel that i would def stay again when I go back but for a better price
The staff was nice
The room was great for just me and my boyfriend and we didnt stay in the hotel for too long anyways so it was perfect for what we wanted
Did not get to take a dip in the jacuzzi but it looked nice on the patio
The porch and the balcony next to our room was great
The rooms are no sound proof tho so we herd 3 men arguing in the balcony not that big of a deal
First room where my sink was right in front of the bed instead of in the bathroom but that was okay too
Nice flat screen with good channels very comfy bed and the room was clean over all
4 stars because i think i payed a little bit more then what i should have gotten but it was a holiday time so its somewhat understandable
I would not mind staying there again:)

This place is charming. It’s old, creaky, but very charming. I stayed here for 2 nights over Thanksgiving weekend 2015 and I was lucky enough to get the cottage with a full kitchen. The front desk staff was very nice and i was able to check in early around noon on a Friday arrival. Free coffee, juice and donuts in the morning.
The hotel room gets pretty chilly during November, but there was a heat dish in the closet for us to use. Overall, great stay for the value. About $ 150 a night for black Friday and the day after. Close to Casino Point, but it is located on a slight hill for those with mobility issues.

The rooms are small. The bed was small double size.
The continental breakfast was donuts?!
The place is old and need of remodeling. there was peeling paint all over in our room.
The shower door is so small I could barely fit through it.
I was disappointed .
The staff was friendly.

Look, this was a gem of a place to stay at. Lowest price I saw online for a Sunday night.
Lindsay checked us in when we first arrived and were given room 107, which is located inside a small hallway on the ground floor which is below the first floor reception.
The room was cozy in all honesty. Had a very comfortable bed, nice tv, hot shower, mini fridge and a DVD player.
Now this room had no air conditioning but it had a huge ceiling fan that worked great.
I got the standard room and was pleased.
They offer tea, hot coffee and some donuts at the lobby in the mornings.

The toilet and shower areas were clean and that is usually a good sign. We arrived arrived on the island early and before check-​in time so the front desk person let us store our items in the front lobby. It is true that this is a quaint old building and it has a musty smell — that was expected. Wifi is available and they provide discount coupons for restaurants. We were here to sleep and shower while we visited the island and they accommodated — all went well.

1^st off DO NOT LISTEN
To the negative reviews come find out for your self
How this place is
It’s not the Ritz Carlton
Just a spot where to rest and take a bath and go back out and have some fun
Who want to be inside hotel anyways
The receptionist was very nice and helpful ask for coupons for 10% off food off some restaurants
Also met a lady that works here service woman named
Cecilia and she was god sent very nice polite and sweet she made our stay better.
To management please let her know we appreciate her and she deserves a day off with pay hahah I know
Buy hey these type of people make u want to come back to this hotel
Rooms were clean and confy like I said you don’t come to stay in them just sleep and shower over all price is fair from rest of hotel we enjoyed it and we will come to this same one stayed in
Lil house B and it was nice
Thank you!!!

On the plus side… you get free donuts and coffee. The queen room was small along with the stand up shower it came with. We got the room along side the spa area. There were kids in there till 11:00pm so couldn’t get to sleep. Also had the most annoying family that was staying in the room directly above us. Their kids were running back and forth and it sounded like they’re were moving furniture. Mind you this was around 11pm at night as well. We had to call the night manager twice in order to get them to shut up. Next time, I’m getting a room at the very top of the hotel.