A wonderful place to stay with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff was welcoming,…read morethe rooms were comfortable, and the location made it easy to enjoy everything Avalon has to offer.

Newly renovated, clean and within walking distance to the ferry dock. The rooms are a bit small for…read morethe price, like a motel room. The complementary breakfast has just fruits, bagels with cream cheese and yogurt. Pavilion is the best option if a stay on the Avalon waterfront is desired.

My daughter and I stayed at this hotel for two nights in September, and we really enjoyed our stay…read more The room was located on the fourth floor facing the courtyard and had a view of the water and a small balcony. We didn't hear any noise from the courtyard. The location is great with easy walking access to all of Avalon's attractions, shops, restaurants, and the boat dock for the ferry. The room was large with a comfortable bed, mini-refrigerator, and table. The dressing area was outside the bathroom and spacious. The provided breakfast consisted of parties, bread, jams, cereals, and oatmeal, as well as coffee and tea. It was sufficient for us. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Our room rate was higher than we usually spend, but we were celebrating my daughter's birthday, so we splurged. They provided a bottle of champagne to wish her happy birthday.

It's about time I posted a review about Hotel Metropole. This is our choice hotel every time my…read morehusband & I go to Catalina. The staff is very courteous and the rooms are always clean and very cozy comfortable. The bathroom always has enough towels & complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony and the last one we stayed at had a fireplace. There's a spa on the rooftop and you get a good view of the beach & ocean. The hotel offers daily complimentary breakfast too. There's even a courtyard where you can go check into a spa for a massage or even get something to eat. There's an amusement center too. Always an enjoyable stay at the Hotel Metropole. Since we always stay for 3 days, my only feedback is if they have daily housekeeping.

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.

First time at Avalon and this hotel was a blessing to stay at. The views are great and the bed is…read morevery comfortable. Stayed two nights. They have packages that include the ferry back and forth so I recommend checking out their website. Continental breakfast is the basics but very good. Customer service and house keeping staff was amazing. They're super nice great people. Location is great! Definitely would stay here again.

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.

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

My husband and I stayed here on June 16-19, 2025. We came to the Bellanca a few years ago in Winter…read moreand loved it, loved our room, loved the hotel. We wanted the same experience and the same room. We got a Studio Suite room in the back of the hotel in the upper private area. The last time we stayed here, our room seemed bigger, and I was a bit disappointed about how small the room seemed compared to last time, but we ended up really enjoying our stay. The room was clean, although housekeeping did not clean our room the first time we asked the front desk. Before our third and final night, we went up to the front desk and told them we were extremely upset our room was not clean the day before when we had asked them to clean it so they promptly came up and cleaned our room. The linens were clean, white, and fresh and the robe was nice though short. The towels were comfy and clean and they gave us more towels when our room wasn't clean the second night we stayed after we asked them. The outside the patio was amazing. We had a gorgeous view of the city behind us and the ocean in front of us. We loved to sit outside in the comfy chairs and just soak up the view and drink coffee/tea that was provided for us with a Kuerig machine. We had plenty of free water bottles and ice and kept asking for more and more because we drink like fish and they gave it to us all for free. The room had a couch and a little table, but the table was too short for my husband to use his laptop. He said he would have liked a bigger table, but we made do with what we had. Also, there were no nightstands in the room and the closet space was very, very small, just a small wooden box in the room with only enough space to hang our jackets. There were no real drawers to place our clothes in so we left them in the luggage the entire time. The bathroom was made of beautiful Italian marble with a large bathtub that we filled to the top with warm water for our nightly bath soaks. The only thing we didn't like about the bathroom was that the toilet was right next to the wall, giving us little room to sit and do our business and the sink had no area around it to place our bathroom essentials except for a really, really small glass area above the sink to place our toothbrushes. We took really long naps while we were there with the air conditioner on full blast and really loved our bed. It was sooooo comfortable. Also, our room had a refrigerator where we placed food we bought from the market and left over food from the restaurant. We are definitely coming back again to the Bellanca hotel for a simlar Studio Suite room, hopefully next time, a bigger one light last time, but even though there were things we didn't like about this room, we may request the same room again because the view outside looking towards the ocean was amazing. Oh, and the hotel gave us two free drink vouchers worth $15 each for mixed drinks at the Naughty Fox which we used and enjoyed.

I loved this hotel so much! The staff were super friendly and helpful. It's super close to…read moreeverything and has a beautiful balcony for a beach view! I also loved that they have free bikes for a little cruise around the town :)

This hotel deserves 10 stars. The front desk staff were helpful and friendly. When you walk in…read moreyour in this peaceful beautiful space. Our room was fantastic with a the most comfy king bed, coffee maker, refrigerator. tv and a very clean shower. They left us milk and cookies at night and they had coffee and tea out in the morning. The fish tank is beautiful in the lobby. My favorite part was sitting in the lobby watching all the people below. The hotels location is right in the middle of everything which made it easy to come and go. If we ever end up in Catalina again we will stay here! Room 104 (I think) the first room to your right was just perfect!

Amazing staff and bed and pillows were so comfortable!! I even called recently to find out what…read morebrand they use. They were so kind and emailed me that same day! Can't wait to stay here again.

Our stay at Villa 97 in Hamilton Cove was absolutely magical! Amber is a wonderful host--friendly,…read moreattentive, and knowledgeable about the island. The villa offered stunning, breathtaking ocean views and was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The included golf cart made touring the area incredibly convenient. Everything was perfect for a relaxing, unforgettable family vacation in Catalina. We can't wait to come back and visit again soon!

I came to Catalina island for a bachelorette trip and staying at Catalina Dream Vacations played a…read morehuge part in our celebration. When contacting the company each time they were so friendly and responsive. We stayed in both villas 56 and 15 which were so beautiful with great views. I would highly recommend this company next time you want to go to Catalina island!

On a one day visit to Catalina Island, there is so much to do, see and eat…read more To start, rent a golf cart or wear good walking shoes because this port is not too big for tourist exploration. There is also a "Circuit" ride share that will take you around the island for $2 per person. Coming in by tender from a cruise ship is great. The docking area is in town and so close to everything. I exited the tender and walked along the waterfront where I passed a few children's playgrounds with a pirate theme. Then on to where the golf carts are rented. I walked to the pier (Green Pier) where there are bathrooms and many small shops all hoping for the tourist business. They carry the typical port souvenirs. After a long walk on this short pier I got to the end where there is many people fishing with poles and the little set ups they will sell you for a few dollars and the bait too. There are plenty of benches to sit and watch the boat come in and out of the harbour. There is a small beach area that has lots of pretty colored little rocks along the shoreline. The walk to the round Casino Building is pretty much the end of the road before a mountainside resort. I passed by some waterfront restaurants that were even crowded on a cloudy day. My walk back to the tender was quick and the ride back to the cruise ship was also pretty nice and calm.

Catalina island interior is the best place to experience nature without having to travel far. We…read morehave toured the interior quite a few times. We booked a tour once to see bisons but didn't get to see animals cause it was raining. The tours we went by ourselves were much better! We saw many wild animals including bisons! The interior vineyard is so beautiful. The trips were very enjoyable but a bit of too much sun for me. Wear sunscreen and a hat to prevent sun exposure! Keep in mind that it takes 20 years to be able to buy a real car on island. Only one golf cart is allowed per residence. There are no spaces for real cars and more golf carts in Avalon. Our family and friends live here so they have a real car to take us to interiors. Yes you will need a real car to do that! Avalon has enough restaurants and bars to hang out. Casino is also a movie theater to show older movies on certain weekend evenings. They offer tours of this historic casino too. They host NYE gala every year. Beach club is great for summer times. Museum is small but still worth taking a tour. Too bad the spa has closed down, we used to go there all the time. This island has so much to offer. It's the best place for a lot of fun just a ferry ride away!

This was my first stay at Snug Harbor. I visit Catalina/Avalon annually and of course had seen the…read moreInn right on the corner of Crescent and Sumner above Leo's Drug Store, but it was not until my stay last year at nearby Hotel Vista Del Mar that my interest in Snug was piqued. Last year, Vista and Snug were under the same ownership, which is no longer the case. Snug now has closer affiliation with Hotel Aurora a bit up the hill. Snug is a cozy and charming 6-room inn. There is staff on duty during the day; welcome in-room wine and snacks are provided as well as daily continental breakfast. There is no staff on the premises at night, although someone is on-call. My stay was lovely and somewhat surreal. I visited during the February rains which caused the cancellation of all Catalina Express boats on 2 days during my Avalon visit. This forced guests here for the long Valentines/Presidents Day weekend to leave early or relocate. I ended up being the sole guest for my 2-night visit! And with minimal visitors on the island, evenings were also pretty quiet, despite being right above the main drag (Crescent). Snug does provide earplugs and eye masks if needed. I moved up my arrival date due to the weather and Snug was able to accommodate me, even offering the same room, which was the Santa Catalina room, the inn's "crown jewel" situated on the corner with two large bay windows, one facing Avalon Bay with Casino, Bay and pier views, the other with a built-in window seat facing Sumner and the hills above. All rooms have a fireplace and deep soaking jetted tub. The rooms are not particularly large but are full of charm, coziness and warmth. No robes or slippers, but there were 2 clock/music/alarm machines. Complimentary reusable water bottles are provided; there's a water/ice machine in the hall. The welcome snacks offered were olives, pretzels and high-end nuts (i.e., no peanuts). The continental breakfast was quite ample and includes a small loaf of warm banana bread, yogurt, fresh berries, granola, milk, juice and coffee or tea. You fill out an order slip as to what you want exactly and what time you want it delivered. There are 6 delivery times for the 6 rooms, which of course was not an issue for my stay. There is a common room with a sofa, fireplace and machine for coffee and tea. There is a closet for luggage storage, a public restroom and umbrellas. The front door is open 8-5, key access is needed in the off-hours. Shout-outs to the great staff I met--Jackie, Destiny and especially Johnny at the front desk and housekeeper/breakfast preparer Alicia. Overall a fabulous stay. I usually split my time on the island between Mt Ada and a property "downtown". Snug Harbor has moved to the top of my downtown list!

We stayed here with a group of friends over the Christmas break, and they really took care of us…read more They bring breakfast in the morning, and the welcome platter is such a thoughtful touch. We loved hanging out in the common area, and the hot beverage bar was especially welcome in December. We usually avoid hotels because they tend to feel generic, but this place is the opposite -- a true boutique experience with only six rooms. The location is perfect, close to diving spots and great food, and the attention to detail is exceptional.

Hmmm... Where to start? The Zane Grey was really great. People seem to love it or hate it here on…read moreYelp. Mark me down for love it. This was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. Also one of the most expensive. But here's the thing, most of the other places on Catalina required a two night minimum. So technically more per night it worked out perfectly for us because we didn't have the time to commit to three days on the island. I've stayed in hotels all over the world, and the room didn't have physical problems like almost 100% of other stays. By "physical problems", I mean: something dirty, something broken/damaged, or in need of updating. I can attest to what other Yelpers are saying, the amenities are lacking. There is an unheated pool, and that's about it. If there was a hot tub overlooking the bay that would have been rad. I might have been disappointed in the amenities if we were just going to be be hotel-bodies. But Catalina beckons you to be outside. The golf cart shuttle was a great touch. We were picked up after getting off the Catalina Flier, and driven over to the Zane Grey. Our room was already available so we got to check in early. The the day we left the Flier wasn't leaving until 4:30pm, but they let us leave our bags at the hotel and then brought them to the pier for us. All the staff we encountered were super kind. Complementary breakfast was delicious! Made-to-order omelets & French toast, bacon, potatoes, etc. Nice way to start the day, instead of dropping cash in town for breakfast. I would totally stay here again.

We booked this hotel via a luxury hotels section on our Am Ex card. Not sure I would call this a…read moreluxury hotel for the price paid and what was received vs other experiences. While we did have an awesome corner suite with a beautiful view of the harbor, the room itself was worn and the walls were super thin. You could hear every move above and below and all around, so it wasn't the most relaxing stay. Plus, the hotel is next to the big island bell that rings every 15 minutes and is heard all over the island. Finally, neighbors played music at 6:30am in the morning that woke us up. Why are people not considerate these days? The furniture is showing its age. We brought games to play and the little table we used was all beat up. When you take a shower, you can hear the water moving down the tubes and from other bathrooms. Don't put money in their vending machines. I went to get a Diet Coke and there was no refrigeration. The Coke came out warm. What was particularly maddening was there was a worker in the room and he didn't warn me it didn't work. The pool isn't heated. Being May it was still cold, so no one is in it. The note with all the information on it, left in the room seemed kind of harsh. Don't do this and don't do that. It didn't feel welcoming. The pros. Best view! Loved the cool air and balcony views! Free breakfast. It's nothing super fancy but nice not to have to go out to get some. On our last day, they kept our luggage for us and brought it down to the ferry later that day. That was super cool. :) Finally, last bit of info, it's on a hill away from town. Good for the views. To get to town you can call for a golf cart ride or walk. We walked up and down to get our exercise. Overall, it was an okay stay, wouldn't call it luxurious or super friendly.