I booked a Villa on VRBO and even though it was a little expensive, it was beyond worth it. The…read moreunit had a golf cart included which was clutch in island transportation during our stay. The bed was super comfortable and the linens were perfect, it even had a heated toilet seat and bidets.

We stayed at a unit through VRBO recently with astounding ocean views. I basked in the gorgeous…read morepeaceful sights everytime i had a chance. No matter the company, be it coffee, a beer, or wine, the sights were absolutely beautiful. Complex is a mix of owner ownef/rental units but loved the quiet, well maintaibed grounds. The readily available golf cart was essential and a pleasure to ride. Amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, small beach when tide is not so high, BBQ grills, kids sandy play area, and gym. Enjoyed the stay and looking forward to return.

Firstly, Roberta is a terrific host - friendly & super helpful!…read more The rooms are simple but very clean, contemporary, and comfortable. Their location is very accessible to the beach, the Casino, shopping & restaurants. We were on a budget, so we got many of our meals across the street at Vons and cooked them in the microwave in the room. Roberta also has beach chairs and towels - super nice & convenient! This location is VERY WALKABLE to everything!

I would highly recommend this cute little simple retreat stay in Avalon!…read more Roberta is the sweetest lady, and this place is family run so you get a personalized friendly experience. We came here for our anniversary and wanted to spend most of our time outdoors enjoying the water and activities, so staying here was basic and close to everything which is what we needed. We were grateful that they are sticklers here about noise and riffraff. Seems like some of the complaints are from the people making the noise lol. We felt assured that she took care of any noise outside of quiet hours, and this reduced anxiety we had around staying in a busy area. The place was very clean updated and cute. No one above or below you and we stayed in the back, it was a little more quiet. All of our requests were accommodated, and our space was respected. I wish there were more places run like family businesses, we get tired of the impersonal and dismissive treatment of big chain accommodations. We would highly recommend this quaint lodge, and thank you to the owners for a comfortable stay!

We loved the hotel. Located on a side street and away from the busy Front Street shops and…read morerestaurants. We stayed two nights, and it was great. Our room offered a nice balcony with views of the bay. The bed was comfortable and cozy. The bathroom was large. We had cups and a coffee maker along with a mini fridge, so it was everything we needed for our two night stay. They offer a continental breakfast each morning out on the patio, which is a peaceful spot to just sit, enjoy the firepit, and koi pond. Or the roof deck is awesome with a BBQ, tables and chairs and stunning views. They also offer trays so you can take your breakfast back to your room and have breakfast in bed. Spoiled! The staff couldn't have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating. Evelyn was awesome, thank you for the smiles and truly wonderful service throughout our stay. Off the boat, we went to drop our luggage to store until check-in. Fortunately we were there during the week, and our room was ready earlier, so we chilled a bit before heading out to explore and have lunch. They also held our bags upon check out. After we returned from an adventure, they allowed us to sit on the patio and enjoy the sun before we had to be at our boat. We couldn't have asked for a better stay, and we will absolutely go back. Just a note for anyone who has mobility issues. The hotel is awesome, but note that you have to walk part way up a little hill to reach the stairs to the small lobby. There are stairs to the lobby and depending on which floor your room is located, there is no elevator, just stairs. For someone in a wheelchair or needing a walker and unable to climb stairs, it is not doable.

My husband and I stayed at the Avalon hotel for 2 nights and had a great experience. The staff was…read moreso friendly and helpful! They held our luggage for us after we checked out while we waited for our ferry time to arrive. The reason one star was docked down was due to the fact it is located slightly up the hill & after cutting my foot on the rocks at the beach, was super hard to get up that hill, and their "breakfast" was only bagels and some other random pastry items. We've stayed at many hotels that offer free breakfast that have WAY more items to choose from, including a pancake/waffle bar, eggs, sausage & hash browns. For the price of the rooms, you'd think the hotel would offer more like a simple Best Western does. The room itself was clean and had a pretty view of the docks. Absolutely loved the staff though!!

I'm a bit of a Mt Ada regular; this was my 6th stay and, due to the rainy/windy weather, the most…read moresurreal. I stayed just after the long Valentines/Presidents Day weekend. All boats to and from Catalina Island were cancelled on 2 days of my visit, forcing other guests to change their travel plans. I ended up being the sole guest for all 3 nights of my stay here! With some whispers of Mt Ada being haunted (but not as many as Banning House Lodge in Two Harbors), I was a bit concerned, but fortunately had no paranormal experiences. To briefly review Mt Ada's history, it was once the Catalina home of William Wrigley Jr. and family, of chewing gum and Chicago Cubs fame. He was instrumental in putting Catalina "on the map", and his descendants still own the Catalina Island Company, which runs Mt Ada, Hotel Atwater, Pavilion Hotel and Banning House Lodge, as well as other businesses. All my stays at Mt Ada have been with the Company, although it was previously run as a private B&B. Mt Ada still runs as a B&B, as opposed to a hotel. It's a pricey stay but has many many perks that justify the expense. These include transportation to and from the boat or helicopter terminals, use of a golf cart throughout your stay, daily made-to-order breakfast and lunch, pre-breakfast continental breakfast, afternoon wine/cheese/charcuterie, 24-hour butler's pantry with snacks like gelato, chips, cookies and popcorn plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, discounts on Island Company tours and activities. Currently there are about 4 main people interacting with guests at Mt Ada, plus "behind the scenes" kitchen and housekeeping staff. My past reviews have mentioned a stay here is more like a visit to a home, as opposed to a hotel. There will be times when you may not see any staff (especially at night). But Pierre, Liz, Tim and Yoli (Yollie?) work their hardest to accommodate guest needs--they are the chauffeurs, front desk, waiters, luggage handlers, concierges, etc. I applaud them all. One of Mt Ada's pluses is its location on the hill (Mt Ada) above Avalon Bay, even above the main Bay viewpoint that all the rental golfcarts stop at (traffic jams are common here). It's quite peaceful, although in busy times the noise from "downtown" does carry uphill. Mt Ada has 6 rooms. The room I booked was the Grand Suite, Mr. Wrigley's former bedroom. It's the largest room, with a separate living and bedroom, a bathroom with a separate shower and tub, and a large terrace above the first floor terrace. It has a fireplace, as do 3 other rooms, and a raised bed that requires stairs to access, as does one other room. The living room has an antique "radio" that is seen in photos with Mr. Wrigley. There are radio stations hand-written on it; I was appalled to see "graffiti" defacing this historic relic. The terrace is fabulous, but alas the weather prohibited much use; I feared the high winds would blow the cushions on the chaise lounges over the railing. Even the dining tables on the first floor terrace were stored; in more temperate weather it's the loveliest place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. The breakfast and lunch menus have some new items and some old faves. Once again a fabulous and peaceful stay. Thanks again to all the staff. With the Pavilion Hotel reopening soon, Mt Ada may be the next property to undergo renovations. I hope it does not lose its charm or homey character.

We stayed here from 11/11/25-11/13/25. We had booked out the mansion for the first day, leaving 2…read morerooms open the second day. We had a wonderful time. This place is truly magical. We saw many deer, a fox, and all kinds of birds. The staff here are very accommodating, we especially liked Pierre. His charming French accent was really enchanting. This place is full of really unique antiques, lots of snacks, beers, wines, hard alcohol, tons of nonalcoholic options too! The afternoon they place a very nice charcuterie, the morning they place coffee just outside the grand suite, with OJ, champagne, decaf coffee and hot water and warm, freshly baked muffins. I'm looking forward to coming back here again. Hopefully for our anniversary or my bday. It's apparently very difficult to book for July 4. The views of the island here is phenomenal.

Loved this hotel! Updated rooms are nice and hotel is dog friendly. When we checked in the staff…read morewas welcoming and very helpful, even making sure we had a water bowl for the dog. The courtyard is charming and the continental breakfast was better than most. The hotel is one block from the beach and in a nice central location. Even though Catalina is not traditionally dog friendly, the staff helped us find activities we could do with the dogs and restaurants that allow dogs. It was a great experience and we will stay there again...and bring the dogs!

Loved this hotel! We arrived w/ our children. We had an ocean view suite, a full refrigerator, a…read moremicrowave, a small kitchen with utensils, 2 bathrooms, a shower, a murphy bed, a full or a queen bed, extra linens and 2 TV's with cable, 2 DVD players. It's close to the beach, centrally located. and we cannot wait to go back. Also, it was very clean and the staff was great!

We really loved staying at the Atwater. The lobby is…read moreabsolutely stunning, great space if you have to meet your group, because there's plenty of places to sit. They offer water, both regular and cucumber. They also have a great luggage holding service so if you needs to check out before your boat leaves, you can have them hold your bags or if you arrive before check in. The rooms are very nice and feel very clean! The bed was big and comfortable, what I didn't like was have no chair in the room, I like to be able to sit not on my bed, but the bed, king size, was so big, there's no room for a chair. The sink is also separate from the toilet and shower, which has benefits, like I can get ready while my husband showers, but it made the bathroom feel very empty, also there were no counters in the bathroom area, so you couldn't set down tampons or your phone or clothes anywhere in the room except on the closed toilet lid, which isn't my favorite thing to do. May finding a small side table or something to put here would be really helpful. In general it is beautiful and very comfortable. I will definitely be back!

My first time on Catalina Island was truly beautiful. The island was filled with charming…read morehole-in-the-wall restaurants, retail shops, and boutiques. The hotel we stayed at was nice, but it did have some drawbacks. There was only one elevator, so we had to rely on the steep stairs to get in and around the building. We booked a Classic King room, which was cute but quite limited in space. At 180 square feet, my husband and I had to be cautious about giving each other enough room to move around. To make matters worse, when we checked in, the linens on the bed had bloodstains, which was really off-putting. I had to call the front desk to request clean sheets, and it was a hassle for both of us, especially since we were exhausted. The housekeeping staff arrived close to 9 PM, and it took them some time to replace all the linens with clean ones. The room amenities were also limited. We had a mini fridge, a flat-screen TV, a hair dryer, and a small vanity chair, along with two complimentary splits of Prosecco on the first day, which my husband enjoyed. However, the last night raised concerns about the hotel's safety and security. Someone played a prank on us by knocking on our door but not answering. We called the front desk twice to report the incident, but security was unavailable to check the CCTV footage. My husband and I felt unsafe because we had no idea who was knocking. Brian, the front desk staff member on duty, was prompt in keeping us updated on his communication with security and the hotel manager. David, the hotel manager, later reached out to my husband, recognized the incident, and invited us to try their sister property, The Pavilion. In the end, our stay was pleasant overall. The seafood, drinks, and the Avalon vacation experience were very enjoyable.

First, we would love to give a huge shout out to Venessa at the front desk. Family and I, arrived…read moreon the island and we had 4 night reservation for another hotel. Long story short, after first one night we had to leave! I showed up at Venessa's desk telling her the story and in no time (hotel close to fully booked-summer break!), She found us a 2 queen room, got us an early complimentary check in (we've stayed at Metropole numberous time), but offered us a champagne in the room. What a hospitality! We did not expect this type of compation and problem solving, a true representative of Hotel Metropole. Now the pros: Location is amazing, navigation around the hotel or around it is perfect, close to everything, especially the breakfast shop on presmises and of course customer service. The room was exceptionally clean, I saw the service ladies actually mopping the floors after vacancy of other rooms. cons: second floor rooms overlooking the courtyard, get loud because of the shops. If you want to sleep in passed 9am, it's not happening. For some reason, shop people like to roll their garbage out either 6am or 11pm...at least when we stayed there which was June 9-12, 2026.

I booked a Deluxe Sleeper for four people, expecting two queens as described on their site…read more Instead, they put our family in a single king room with one bed. After complaining, they moved us to a cramped king + twin sofa that was completely inadequate. They had already given away the room we reserved. They then stuck us in a depressing basement-level room with a terrible view of nothing but a wall, poles, and mechanical equipment. No operable windows -- just stale air. This is false advertising. Their "Deluxe" rooms do not deliver the views or comfort promised. We lasted one night and fled to the Atwater, where we immediately got a proper family room. The contrast was shocking. Management's response was a polished non-apology that called it a simple "mix-up" while offering to waive fees as a favor after ruining our trip. This was repeated incompetence. Do not book here. Hotel Metropole overpromises and delivers frustration; and you'll be stuck in a dark room underground with no operable windows. Stay elsewhere in Catalina.

This place was so beautiful! The view was spectacular and…read morethe villa was super comfortable. Who needs AC when you have this amazing summer breeze from the ocean front property? 5/5 would recommend for vacation rentals.

We had a couple nights on Catalina and reserved a condo at Hamilton Cove. The location is great,…read morejust a few minutes ride from the main marina shopping district. The views are stunning as you can see from my photos. When we initially arrived the door was not open as we had been told. It took 30 minutes of calls to get the property manager (Rita I believe) to come let us in. Apparently it was a miscommunication between the owner and the manager on site. It wasn't a very pleasant wait because we were pretty tired from a 4 hour cruise to the island. Additionally, the room had not been cleaned from the prior renters. However, the manager immediately got 2 maids on the job and they were very quick to do a great cleaning job. My review would definitely be 5 stars for this property if this hadn't happened. It wasn't the end of the world but it was an inconvenience that is pretty inexcusable for the rate we were paying. The condo itself was a 2 bedroom. It was modern and clean. Wireless internet. Flat screen TV and comfortable furniture. Full kitchen with everything you need. Oddly enough it didn't have air conditioning but on Catalina it's probably not necessary very often. Really enjoyable place to stay. Right down the hill was a very small beach area for swimming. There were also boats moored near shore so if you boat here you can secure your things nearby. The property has a security guard who screens who can enter it, which was nice. The guards we talked to were extremely friendly. Our room came with a golf cart and I'd definitely recommend that you secure one as well. It's not far to the main district, but it's not really walkable either. I'd highly suggest staying here. Just make sure to triple check that your room keys will be waiting!