I'm a bit of a Mt Ada regular; this was my 6th stay and, due to the rainy/windy weather, the most surreal. 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. read more

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We stayed here from 11/11/25-11/13/25. We had booked out the mansion for the first day, leaving 2 rooms 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. read more

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This is our third time staying here at the Inn at Mount Ada! It just keeps getting better and better! The rooms are beautiful! We stayed in Room # 2. The Queen's Aviary (Mrs. Wrigley's room!). It has a separate sitting room with two huge comfortable chairs and ottomans and an amazing view of Avalon, walk in closet, nice sized bathroom and a large bedroom (both with amazing Avalon views too!) Pierre, Tim, Liz and staff are welcoming and provide great services to make sure your stay is comfortable. The breakfasts and lunches are top notch meals: tasty, fresh, and nice presentations. Happy hour is wonderful with cheese, meats and variety of crackers, wines, beers and champagne. We can't wait to visit again SOON! read more

Mt Ada - The sitting room! (Ooops! I forgot to clean up my knitting first!) - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

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Absolutely the best accommodation on the island. Spectacular views, the house is gorgeous, the staff is impressive and attentive. Highly recommend!!! There are only six rooms so book early! read more

I stayed there a few weeks ago after not visiting for many years and found the hotel. Very disappointing. The service was slow and our room had broken materials in it the chair the bathroom door, and finally I got hurt by the two stairs on the high bed . Way too expensive and needs a lot of help fixing up and would not recommend. read more

We love Mt Ada and have been visiting for many years since Suzie and Marlene were the attentive, personal and most professional owners and concierge. The management has changed since and is now run by concierge who treated us like criminals, not guests. We were punished publically our first morning in the entryway by Liz demanding the keys to our golf cart with her hand outstretched. We broke their 4 persons to a golf cart rule when they observed via their spy cam late the cold night before that my son, after running up the hill to keep up with us, jumped aboard at the last minute and sat on the spacious bench seat with our two other kids. Liz continued to interrupt our breakfast defending her actions. We called the local police who said there is no law against 5 to a golf cart. The Inn feels more rule oriented now versus customer service oriented. Sadly much of the place is falling apart with plumbing issues, mold, rotting wood, stained carpet and peeling paint etc. We hope to return when new staff is hired and when they focus on the restoring this most precious historical Inn. read more

Everything about Mt. Ada was absolutely perfect! The staff were incredible! They were attentive, friendly, and truly made us feel welcome. The food was delicious, and our room was beautiful and comfortable. It's such a peaceful, relaxing place to stay. We're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Mt Ada is an incredibly special place for us. The hospitality is always top-notch - Pierre, Eva, Maria, and the others are so kind and welcoming. The bedrooms and common spaces are really beautifully maintained, and the rooms are quite comfortable. It feels like stepping back in time, in all the best ways. We adore being able to sip coffee in the morning gazing out over the harbor or the ocean, from any number of beautiful sitting areas or from our room. The breakfasts and lunches are absolute perfection - and truly, you cannot beat the views. Mingling with the other guests during the happy hour is another bonus. Of course, having access to the other amenities (mini golf, access to a golf cart, the museum) is always so nice as well. A stay at Mt Ada is truly unbeatable - well worth the cost. read more

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Yes this is a storied and historical venue. Yes, the views are great. Yes it's very photogenic. Yes, for the prix fixe lunch, its' bottomless prosecco or wine. These are the reasons I award two stars. The food was absolutely the worst we ate during our 4 day visit to the island!!! That was the conclusion of the of the four diners at our table. Chris, our server was attentive and most apologetic for the poor quality and experience. He discounted our price 25%, in effect removing the charge for my meal. My three companions were served their meals, and something happened to mine and I had to wait an additional 10 minutes. My friends were underwhelmed by their swordfish, but were hungry and ate their dish. The sole diner who ordered a hamburger seemed pleased with his dish. Finally my swordfish arrived, but it was ice cold, undercooked, and raw inside. I sent it back. When it next arrived, it was hot.... good thing. BUT, IT WAS FLAVORLESS. The creole sauce served was like canned tomato sauce with two small pieces of zucchini. Absolutely no flavoring, and this is marketed as creole sauce???? Dessert offerings were acceptable, but we all thought they came from a commercial baker such as Vons. All this for $62 pp. I'll pass. Fyi, I later found out the chef working was his first day. So much for training and supervision!!!! read more

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Not like any other historic hotel I've ever stayed...and I've stayed at more than 12 historic hotels. Mt. Ada is the most peaceful and tranquil vacation spot to recharge and enjoy. Sitting high above Avalon bay the view is majestic and the beauty and comfort of the home and staff make you feel at home from the moment you approach the door. Though the house built in 1922 is lovingly maintained. The friendly staff of Lauren, Pierre, Parker and Chammy are at the ready to answer any questions, requests and advise on restaurants and tours. They are always at the ready to fulfill any requests. The stay at the Wm. Wrigley home includes delicious meals of breakfast and lunch. A two hour wine and cheese event, access to a well stocked butler's pantry and your own golf cart to use during your stay. The lovely ocean view guest rooms are on the second floor. Each morning at 6:30 coffee, tea, mimosa makings and muffins are set up for early risers. Guests are encouraged to don a robe and slippers to grab a cup of their liking to enjoy before heading down to breakfast. Mt. Ada is a gem and the staff make you feel like this is your home. read more

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We spent 3 glorious nights at Mt Ada for our 25th anniversary and were treated like royalty. Mt Ada is the former Wrigley mansion built before WWII in 1932 and it is like walking through a time warp when you stay here. It has been painstakingly cared for and kept as close as possible to the way it looked in 1932. Perched atop one of the highest hills surrounding the harbor, the views to the west, north, and east towards the mainland our absolutely breathtaking. There is no other place you can stay in Avalon with views like this. Even our room, Morning Glory, had a private balcony where we watched spectacular sunrises enjoying expresso and coffee. The room itself was phenomenal and like the rest of the place, steeped in the decor from a time long past. The main floor houses numerous sofas and chairs and also boasts a spectacular library including numerous volumes related to the history of the island. There are 270 degree views from this room as well as the surrounding balconies where there are tables and chairs set about. We enjoyed all of our breakfasts and lunches on the balcony areas as well as numerous glasses/bottles of champagne and wine. The food choices are wonderful and very very good. We were shocked at just how well the food was prepared. You won't go hungry staying at Mt Ada. You won't have to worry about transportation when staying at Mt Ada. You will be picked up at the dock or helipad and taken to the inn. Once there, you are provided you own personal golf cart for the entire stay. In fact, they just purchased all new luxury carts with enclosures and amenities I have not seen on a cart before. Having wheels in Avalon to get around is absolutely a major perk of staying at Mt Ada. Least but definitely not last is the level of service provided by the staff. The staff at Mt Ada exudes kindness, care, and professionalism unmatched anywhere we have ever stayed. The person leading the team is Sean and he is THE MAN for making your stay special. In addition to being a historian who knows everything about the history of Catalina, he is the go to person for nearly any request you have. Mt Ada works because of Sean and the rest of the staff. It wouldn't be the same without these folks making sure you have the best experience possible. THANK YOU SEAN, CHEF MANNY, AND YOUR ENTIRE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF! So, the question comes down to why wouldn't you stay here? I am sure the nightly rates at first glance can give someone sticker shock but let's review what you get: 1. An experience and level of service you will get nowhere else on the island. Period. 2. ALL meals, wine, beer, happy hour, and various other snacks and beverages included. And best of all, you can enjoy them in the privacy of your own room or pretty much anywhere you like inside or out with incredible views. 3. Your own private golf cart. Rental carts go for $100 or so dollars for just 2 hours! You can roam the streets in and around Avalon at will 24/7 in your own sweet ride. What are you waiting for? Grab your partner and go get pampered like we did and you will have memories for a lifetime! read more

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Really a great dining experience. We came for lunch on a very clear day and had the most amazing view. Our waiter was really nice and the food was good. I had the branzino and my wife had the steak. Both dishes were really good, and the appetizers were great as well. The caesar salad was nice and refreshing, and the crab cakes were full of crab, not overly doughy. For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake and the lemon merengue pie, both hit the spot and were a great end to the meal. I highly recommend trying it at least once if you're visiting Catalina Island. read more

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We've been going to Catalina for about 15 years. How have we never stayed here before?! Best kept secret on top of the hill! The views are spectacular. The mansion is beautiful with sweeping views at every step! Wrap around porch is perfect for sipping wine noshing in the afternoon on cheese/charcuterie plate, breakfasting or lunching! Did I mention that all of these things are INCLUDED?! Let's run down the perks for the price! At the onset, it seems pricier than other spots on Catalina. But, check out all the inclusive items!! You're picked up at the boat or helicopter by a Mt. Ada van with your name on a sign. Ok, I already feel fancy! Next they show you your upscale, fully sanitized golf cart for your personal use the duration of the trip! While checking in you're offered complimentary champagne or beer or wine or soft drinks or tea or latte! You get it?!! Oh and all of those drinks are offered for free the entire stay 24/7! They also serve you a lovely, made-to-order breakfast and lunch. With a real menu, choices, including dessert. Then, after 4:00, Happy Hour begins with a posh little platter of yummies and, oh sure, why not?! More beverages of your choice. If you're still hungry, there's a pantry full of snacks like cookies, gelato, and chips! Do you want to take an excursion?! No worries your round-the-clock concierge will handle all the details and wherever you go, you get that Mt. Ada deluxe treatment! So my 6 rooms in total, do not worries with social distancing! Each room is perfect and unique. We stayed in the Windsor room; which boasts full window views to both sides, island/harbor and ocean views! Robes, slippers, the full on royal treatment! I'd be remiss not to mention stellar individuals that made our stay extra perfect! Pierre adds a charming French flair to your stay with impeccable manners and an accent to die for! Violet is a gem and we felt like besties by the end! We loved sweet Elizabeth, and Mariano went out of his way to help us feel special! There you have it! Now book it and see for yourself! Do the Math and see that all the perks add up to an all-inclusive stay! If you're finicky, this place does not have air conditioning except for one room. It also has the full charm of an almost 100 year old home! Live a little! Enjoy a lot! read more

Mt Ada - View from the expansive patio! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

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Mt Ada is a bed and breakfast inn on the top of Catalina island, it was William Wrigley Jr.'s house back in the days when he bought this island, built this house and named after his wife, there are only a few suites in this inn so book early if you want to stay here. We toured the house when we got here, it's an old and vintage but very well maintained house on the mountain that we were definitely very impressed. We had lunch at the outdoor dining terrace with amazing views of the entire Catalina island. Menu was three course set menu, decent selections of soft drinks, beer and wine were included, they said there would be more food and drinks if we stayed at this inn. Menu wasn't big but the items were fantastic, we all had blue crab salad as starters, roasted chicken, Branzino and sausage pasta as entrees, also sticky toffee pudding as dessert. The food was absolutely amazingly delicious and flavorful, we had glasses of champagne, mimosa and Cabernet that were great with our food. I have to say it was one of the best lunch with beautiful views we have ever had in a very long time! We had a slow and very enjoyable meal, the service was top notch too, our server was so patient and attentive that we had no complaints! What made our lunch more enjoyable was the house cat Big Foot, she was hanging out with us the entire time, what a cute and affectionate kitty cat! We actually stayed at their sister hotel Pavilion hotel this time, and we loved it. So we have decided to give this lovely historical bed and breakfast inn a try next time, although it's a bit far from the city but it would be a very different and pleasant experience for sure, we will try to make it happen soon! read more

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From the time you arrive -- and are treated to a mini tour on the road to Mt. Ada -- you feel as though you've been transported, quite literally, to a magical place in a glorious, beautifully appointed, elevated space. Once you cross the threshold into the Wrigley home you are a guest of the highest order, treated like the presidents and royalty who visited once upon a Time. You will live your own fairytale during your stay. We certainly did. read more

Mt Ada - A five star breakfast where you can take in the same spectacular view that prompted Ada Wrigley to say "I should like to live here." - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

From the moment we arrived at the Ferry terminal and greeted by Pierre, we were treated like royalty. Kacee met us at the door as if she was welcoming us home. It was an amazing stay and best yet we didn't feel uncomfortable and hovered over. We were given our privacy and free run of this incredible home. The complimentary Golf Cart was a huge plus. Yes, this place isn't cheap but...hot breakfast and lunch is served daily and the food was incredible! The butler pantry is at your disposal at any time offering beer, wine, ice cream, beverages, etc. FANTASTIC!! The house staff were fabulous!! Everyone one pitches in and helps out keeping this place a true GEM!! We stayed in the Garden Porch the smallest of all 6 rooms but oh so quaint, comfortable, and charming. Windows on all sides that we left opened while we slept. Can't wait to come back!! Thank you everyone!! read more

Mt Ada - My view at 5am looking from the bedroom widow. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

Absolutely Best service and accommodations ever received!! Incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive staff, excellent cook staff, diverse menu. Amazing views and all the history with the Wrigley Mansion and Avalon are presented in this restored period amazing home! Golf cart loaned per room guest, shuttle available, open butler's pantry for 24/7 snacks, beverages,ice cream are among the many amenities. Thanks to all staff for an experience of a lifetime! (5-star rating is misleading-- should be 10 star!! read more

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This review is for brunch at Mt. Ada. We celebrated our 5 year anniversary in Catalina and wanted to find a nice place for brunch. After some research we stumbled upon Mt. Ada. Reservations were fairly quick and easy to make online. Mt. Ada is located on the top of the trails we rented a golf cart for our day and drove our way up. The scenery was beautiful and once you arrive at the gate there is a buzzer. Once we let them know the name of our reservations the gate opened and we drove our way up to the Wrigley Mansion. Service was great throughout our meal. Brunch was a prix fixe of 3 courses- an appetizer, entree and dessert. As well as unlimited drinks of your choice from the brunch drink menu. For appetizers we had the vegetable soup and the dungeness crab cake. The C.A.B Hanger Steak and Grilled Whole Branzino for our entrees. Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and Sorbet Trio Sundae for dessert. Food at Mt. Ada was okay our dungeness crab cake arrived cold. Our entrees were delicious but the desserts were sub par. For such a fine establishment I feel like they can put in more effort in designing their menu. Mt.Ada is a must visit for any one who visits Catalina it is a beautiful landmark and the views are outstanding. Food was okay but the service makes up for it. read more

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Beautiful stay.... Best location, wonderful views! Attentive and caring staff, they all made us feel special and well taken care of. Thank you Lauren, Cammy, Pierre, and Parker!!!! We stayed in the Bethany Glen room. Big size room with patio over looking the town, bay and deep Pacific Ocean. The included breakfast and lunch were delicious. Totally appreciated and enjoyed the wine and cocktail hour. Great to have a golf cart during our stay - definitely need based on location of the hotel. Although with the hotel offering so much, you almost don't want to leave. We will definitely be back! read more

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Just checked out this morning. Much thanks to our concierge, Pierre and to the manager on site, Eva. When you book a high-end place, the bar is pretty high coming in, but they exceeded it at every turn. I stayed in Garden Porch room which was had ocean views in bedroom and restroom. Oh, and the breakfast and lunch included is 5 star on choices and quality. Other neat things included our fancy valet from shuttle to hotel, them storing our luggage at the ferry, ride back to the ferry. I did my engagement here as well and they worked with me on every request I had. I'll be back! read more

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Came here as a gift from a recently passed friend's widow as a thank you for our help with her situation, their favorite place on earth to go! My wife's and my first time to the island was exciting during Covid nonetheless. The hotel is spectacular in every way. The amenities and location were awesome. You feel secluded, safe and secure! The only cons would be no AC (not many older places there have it) and the bedrooms are definitely in need of some modernizing. The staff take great care of you and all of the sweet gestures add up. The sunrises, sunsets, and views of the harbor are second to none!! read more

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Made reservations to have lunch at this iconic spot, Mt. Ada at the Wrigley Mansion, during our trip to Catalina Island. The food and scenery did not disappoint! It was a fixed menu at $62.00 a person for a 3 course meal, including an alcoholic beverage!? The choices were great and everything was delicious. We were treated very well and it was a leisurely lunch, so plan a good 2 hours from start to finish! We did a 12:30 reservation to make sure any morning clouds had disappeared. A taxi up from the boardwalk is about $15.00 one way and that's a better deal than a golf cart at $50.00 per hour, since you'd need 3 hours to get there, dine and return. I would highly recommend this splurge if you visit. It was probably one of our most enjoyable activities and a treasured memory! read more

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Based upon a recommendation from a reliable source, I was extremely excited about vising Mt. Ada and staying in the Wrigley Suite. Knowing how picky this person is, my expectations were high. Granted the view from the balcony is to die for, but the condition of the room for $1,250.00 per night was extremely disappointing. We arrived to a Lysol sprayed room that took hours to get the smell out. The couch was 20 years old and when you sat down on it you could feel the springs popping through. But the piece de resistance was the disgusting condition of the bathroom complete with an undersized and worn out toilet seat, cracked shower tile complete with mold, and let's not forget the beat-up windows. SHAME ON YOU WRIGLEY FAMILY FOR YOUR TOTAL LACK OF PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! read more

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I have stayed at this wonderful hotel so many times I've lost count. It is magical and special and the staff is so warm and caring you feel like you're in your own home. It's a kind of place you want to just stay and hang out and enjoy the views and the wonderful meals and service. read more

5 stars for the view from Mt Ada! The Wrigley Mansion is such a beautiful fancy place to have lunch. The food was pretty good. The squid appetizer was a little dry. I enjoyed my entree, the grilled branzino. It had a lot of flavor and was cooked perfectly. The desserts were pretty basic, I got the sherbet. Lunch is about $70 a person. The spectacular view of catalina and the bottomless wine make it worth every penny. This was a highlight of my birthday trip to Catalina! read more

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Mt Ada is a fantastically beautiful property with world-class service. I can't say enough about the staff - they were wonderful! The views from the terrace and bedrooms are spectacular - takes your breath away! Your stay comes with a full breakfast and lunch each day (there is nothing on the menu that we didn't like) and late afternoon crudités with wine. Unlimited beer, wine, sodas, coffee, teas, sorbet, snacks...and freshly baked cookies 24 hours/day. Your stay also includes a private electric golf cart for your use in Avalon and the surrounding countryside. Bags are carried for you to your room and back down. Slippers and robe are in your room for your use. Moulton Brown bath products and shampoo/conditioner. Nice, thick towels and a hair dryer for your use as well. Drawbacks: the room we stayed in (Garden Porch) needed several repairs - ceiling fan made terrible noises when above lowest level, no screens on two of the windows, and faucet wouldn't let water out completely - my husband fixed this, himself, and it worked just fine afterwards. (We did tell the concierge of the problems, and he assured us that he would let someone know.). Also, only queen sized beds in hotel - no king size. Bed was okay, nevertheless, but too soft. All in all, however, a wonderful, luxurious stay. We will be back. read more

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Enjoyed a 3 course meal Sunday w endless mimosas! 48$ no kid menu, but French fries and ice cream exists on the menu. They kindly made a grilled cheese too. Hanger steak for grandma was blackened & she didn't equate that w the word spicy-- so she ordered it and didn't eat it. I ate it-- tasted blackened and great! Cobb salad w lots of bacon. My ceviche w octopus pieces really hit my spot. Key lime tart awesome! So I basically ate my main course and grandmas main course. For me who likes spicy and blackened -- party in my mouth. Grandma enjoyed the Cobb salad, Dessert, & breezy patio views. Excellent service! While pricey, worth a special occasion like Labor Day holiday family time. read more

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We experienced a wonderful 20th anniversary weekend at Mt. Ada on Catalina Island. This was a perfect way to celebrate our 20 years and 6 children. It was unusually hot and there is no A/C at Mt. Ada and that was the only drawback. Most places don't have A/C on the island because frankly..you don't need it. Each room came with a designated golf cart that we could use at any time to explore the island. Breakfast and lunch was provided. Both meals are chosen from a curated menu. Breakfast was comprised of homemade muffins, appetizer, and entre. Lunch was 3 courses as well. It was so nice to take our time and not be rushed during the meals. Both breakfast and lunch are included in your stay. Wine was served with an individual cheese, cracker, and meat platter reserved for you regardless of what time you arrived back from your afternoon away. I'll stop talking but I hope we have the opportunity to come back and spend another wonderfully relaxing weekend at Mt. Ada. We did have a little problem with the local kids playing their music and partying until 1:30am right outside the lower gates of Mt. Ada. The evening concierge Chris physically went down after notifying the sheriffs office and asked the local youth to call it a night. They soon dispersed. The staff made this stay an absolutely wonderful experience! read more

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The view from the room and from their deck is amazing. We did our wedding here and it really turned out better than expectations. The staff went above & beyond to support us and even ran out and did some errands like picking up flowers to support the wedding. Service was outstanding and would highly recommend a visit. read more

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Best place I've ever stayed! I saw some poor reviews about the food but they are so wrong. The food is amazing. The staff is amazing. Everything about this place has surpassed my expectations. It's on the pricier side but I promise you get what you pay for. Will definitely be coming back to this place. It's paradise. read more

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My wife and I splurged on a helicopter ride to Catalina and one-night stay in the Mt Ada Grand Suite to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It was wonderful! Lauren picked us up, shared some Catalina history on the way to the inn, and made us feel at comfortable from the moment we met. The inn and the views are just spectacular. Cammie served us a delicious lunch on the patio and gave us the rundown on the complimentary golf cart that was included with our stay. We enjoyed our self-guided island tour, and returned a while later to settle in to our suite. The Grand Suite is spacious and lovely, with its generous balcony and more beautiful views of Avalon and the bay. Pierre was with us through the evening, and was also very attentive. He suggested dinner at the Lobster Trap (good choice), and most importantly, was instrumental in pointing us toward the butler's pantry for an ice cream extravaganza when we returned from dinner :). The next morning, we made our selections from the ample breakfast menu and Cammie served us another delicious meal on the balcony; the perfect way to start our day. Afterwards, we took the golf cart out again to visit the part of the island near the casino and Descanso Beach that we had missed the day before. When we were ready to leave, Parker was ready and willing to help with our luggage, and Lauren gave us a ride to the ferry terminal, where we checked our luggage (complimentary), and then dropped us off for a rousing round of mini golf (also complimentary). An unexpected surprise was that deer were abundant. We saw several while we were out and about in the golf cart, and there was a virtual deer party right outside the front door as we were leaving for dinner....I think we counted 9! It's a romantic, relaxing, historic inn, and we highly recommend it. The staff was awesome, including the chef, housekeeping, and others we didn't have an opportunity to meet. read more

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I will never say anywhere else other than here on Catlina island. Leticia , Elizabeth, and Violet where the most enjoyable staff I have ever met. They turned this hotel into a home, a place where I felt comfortable, a home away from home. The service is a 10 out of 5 star rating. The home cooked meals, the cleanness, the wonderful smiles. Make this the most perfect hotel to be at. Thank you for making this an experience to never forget! read more

Mt Ada - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

Heads up to returning guests... We were just there again for 3 nights, our 5th trip in 6 years. As always, staff, service, food, beverages are all great! We are VERY disappointed though that amentities keep being eliminated or reduced every time we come: - unlimited food/beverages at Spa, then reduced to $50 daily credit per room, then to no spa/pool/steam access without paying for a treatment - 3-course lunch, then 2-courses, then lunch only included on either arrival day or departure day, not both; otherwise charged $65pp, which is what they charged outside guests when they allowed them to have lunch on property (yet hotel guests already have unlimited beverages included); I also doubt they credit you $65pp if you arrive after lunch & depart before lunch though - no NY steak at breakfast anymore - no casino tour, golf course greens fees or tennis - evening hot appetizers reduced to just charcuterie - no fruit at continental breakfast upstairs - Champagne replaced by Prosecco & value of other wines reduced We LOVE Mt Ada & staff, AND are disappointed by this continuing service/amenity decline. read more

Came on a Sunday for lunch out on the patio, ended up being the only ones there. Sean sat us down and was very welcoming. Real stand up guy, A1 customer service. Food was delicious and our mimosas were never empty! Chris, one of the servers, was helpful in giving my friends and I some good bars to visit. $58 per person for a 3 course meal, drinks, outstanding service, and one of the best views on the island. You can't beat it. After we were done, staff gave us some history on the house and Mr Wrigley himself and called us a shuttle back into town. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Mt Ada - post lunch happiness - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

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What an AMAZING Place, Location, and incredible Staff!! Everyone working there made our stay absolutely PERFECT..and so very Memorable! This is without question THE premier place to stay when visiting Avalon! Have to give a special shout out to Sean!! He (like all the other members of the staff) was so very knowledgeable about the entire History of the Wrigley family and this former family estate of theirs! ....But Sean went WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND when he offered to meet my GF and I at the Casino after he got off work to give us a private tour of the Avalon Landmark!! UNBELIEVABLE!! She had never been to the island before, and his kindness and heartfelt desire to share his extensive knowledge made our trip more special than I could have EVER IMAGINED!!! To see that incredible place (the Avalon Casino) from the inside and have Sean share his knowledge and love of the amazing history was so ABOVE AND BEYOND!!! WE WILL CERTAINLY BE BACK!! Below is a pic of our "private dance" on the Casino Ballroom floor COMPLETE with big band music surpringly provided by Sean!! ....YOU ROCK BUDDY!! read more

Mt Ada - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Avalon, California

Great bed and breakfast. I got the grand room with the helipad package, it's pricey but definitely worth it! Only took about 20mins to get to the island (no sea motion sickness) Breakfast, lunch and complementary drinks/snacks all included in the pricing. If you did your math, then it saves a lot on time and ease. There's happy hour with wine and small bites. Unlimited drinks/water etc... you also get your own golf car (with plastic zipper wind shields) to roam around the city! It's nice and quiet, almost feels like home. All the staff here are super friendly. There's also fire places and heaters ! (Was chilly the weekend I was here) My only complaint is the water pressure, but still good and works! Came here on a chilly weekend, but there's a heater and fire places so it works! Can't wait to come back. read more

I highly recommend having brunch here if time allows and you don't feel like spending hundreds of dollars on a hotel room. The views are spectacular and the entire place makes you feel like you are on vacation somewhere far far away. We ended up taking a golf cart to the top because we already rented them but you can also take a taxi which is probably cheaper. read more

Amazing stay! Pierre and Cami made our experience so great. This was my first visit to Catalina and I'm so happy we stayed here. Such a cool place and fantastic service. read more

The former home of the wrigleys is now a bed and breakfast nestled on top of the mountain on the Avalon side of Catalina. The Panoramic views from the house is bar none. We stayed in the grand suite which used to be Wrigleys master bedroom. The room is encapsulated in time and takes you back to an era of luxury with a radio that he signed. The beauty of this home is mesmerizing and what makes it even more better are the staff that works at this property. Our experience from start to end was truly one for the books. Joy, who runs the show here is such a happy and kind spirited soul who puts all the guest at ease. Lisa and Shea who made us feel welcome and at home were truly wonderful. And chef paul who made us the most magnificent meals here and at Avalon grille were so pleasurable. The bed and breakfast was such a cute and quaint experience. The place is equipped with a self serve kitchen all day and all night for those who want a late night snack like ice cream with every topping you can wish for, or popcorn, nuts, chips and etc. If it's not there, just request it and it will be there for the next day. Truly white glove service and they didn't miss a beat. I highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a quick getaway from LA oR for the best lunch on the island if you are in the are. I can't wait to return again with our family. read more

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This review is for the lunch at Mt. Ada. We were so lucky to get a reservation at this mountainside terrace restaurant! It's small (ten tables maybe) and so peaceful up there. The music and harbor sounds from below are muted, as you dine on expertly served and delicately crafted dishes. A++ experience! The view is absolutely unbeatable! Service was friendly and attentive. The food itself was very tasty! You choose from a three-course menu for a flat price ($48, I believe. Maybe a bit more). We both got the steak with chimmichuri sauce, and we tried both desserts (I love those!) A must-do experience of you visit Avalon! A note about transportation- you can walk up to the restaurant, but for most people I recommend a taxi, or renting a golf cart and driving up there. It's a small ways off town, and a winding road up a large hillside! read more

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