Firstly, Roberta is a terrific host - friendly & super helpful! 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! read more

I would highly recommend this cute little simple retreat stay in Avalon! 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! read more

We love this Lodge,the owners are very nice and very accommodating. We've stayed there every year since 2016 (except during covid lockdown) and we wouldn't want to stay anywhere else on the Island. read more

Came to Catalina this past weekend with plans of camping at Hermit Gulch with 5 friends, but when we arrived it turned out the site had been closed due to weather. We weren't sure what to do, and even considered hopping on the next ferry back, but then we found Roberta and the Catalina Lodge! Roberta was extremely accommodating given our situation, and was able to get 2 rooms for my buddies and I. The rooms were cozy, clean, and located right in downtown Avalon, walking distance from many great places. Roberta went above and beyond to make sure we had the most amazing stay possible, and was extremely friendly throughout our stay. This place is a great deal, and we felt right at home. She also gave us great/honest recommendations throughout our stay. I would definitely stay here again! read more

This was ridiculously awful. The first night we had no hot water to shower. The owner, Roberta, claimed we needed to run the water for at least 45 seconds to get the hot water. So the next day I had 45 seconds of hot water to shower. After 45 seconds it was cold. My husband didn't have any hot water. He had to go to another room to use their shower for hot water. The third day was another cold shower, not by choice. Each time it was brought to the owner's attention. Finally the last straw was when we asked if we could have a late check out since we were diving and wanted to "shower" before we boarded our ferry. She said no because she had others checking in. Well we came by later to find a "vacancy" sign posted on the office window. The owner and accommodations were RIDICULOUSLY awful. read more

Best value on Catalina. Excellent location. Super clean, minimalist. Very friendly host.

We had a great experience at the CATALINA LODGE. Mrs. Roberta was the best host we could have asked for. When I saw the website as well as the location, I thought I might have made a mistake planning part of my wife's birthday weekend. This place was awesome!!! It was a big surprise and had everything we needed. The Hotel Lodge was clean, professional, tidy and roomy. Our hostess made everyday a thankful one. There was no limit to her hospitality. Delicious morning coffee and evening wine glasses, including knowledge of the island and its tours were welcome. Free WiFi, beach towels and chairs was a plus. It was nice to not have to worry about security and service of this Hotel. We will always stay at the Catalina Lodge and highly recommended that you do too. Just not on our days lol. read more

Angelica and Brad here! Staying at the lodge was amazing! It was our first time here and had no clue where to stay (as all the popular hotels by the beach were booked) but to our luck, Catalina Lodge had a room available for my boyfriend and I. Roberta was such a sweetheart and welcomed us with a smile and a lot of great tips for first timers! Her lodge is right by the pier which is about a block away and right across the street from Vons! She was exceptionally accommodating and warm with us! We kept seeing her around and were delighted every single time. I HIGHLY recommend you stay here, you won't regret it. Her lodge is cozy and affordable, thank you Roberta for your hospitality. Catalina Lodge is a new special place for us. read more

Second time here. Small, charming and clean place still one of my favs to stay when visiting Catalina. Roberta is the nicest, will help you with anything and make sure you're comfortable. Great location is quiet but just a short walk to Pete's cafe (happy hour tacos duh) the tour plaza, the Catalina museum and the ferry among others. read more

Thanks to Roberta for doing such a great job of welcoming us to her little hotel and accommodating our needs! 1) She provided us with a Pack-N-Play for our 2 y.o. son at no charge. 2) She put us in a room toward the back of the hotel, so that we wouldn't be disturbed by road noise coming off the street. 3) She was happy to extend to us a late check-out upon our request. 4) She provided complimentary beach towels. This review is highly weighted upon Roberta's friendly and welcoming demeanor, her excellent service, and her strong willingness to be flexible to our requests. Regarding the hotel room, it was older, but very clean and well-maintained, albeit a little small. Two adults and one child were pretty much maximum capacity. I should note that this may have been specific to our room, as we didn't see if other rooms were larger. Bathroom was similarly small, but sufficient for our purposes (stand-up shower, no bath-tub). We spent most of our time out and about, so the size constraints weren't a burden. In terms of constructive criticism, regarding patrons who smoke: though Roberta has seating for them on the sidewalk in front of the hotel, the smoke tends to drift up the walkway, and we could smell it from our room when the windows were open. Not sure what can be done about that, but a slight annoyance. Otherwise, the hotel was a great combination of being reasonably-priced, sufficient in proximity to Crescent Avenue and all that Avalon offers, with great and friendly service. All told, an enthusiastic 5 out of 5. Thanks again, Roberta, for helping to make our trip so enjoyable! read more

The Catalina Lodge would be an OK place for 2 people that will rarely be in their room. The owner was very friendly and helpful and did have coffee in the morning for her guests and beach towels and sand chairs for the beach. But for 3 people it was not good at all. If we would have known that it would be that small we probably would have stayed at another place. If you come when it's very very warm as I did...be warned they do not have A/C. read more

My husband and a friend of ours stayed here at the Catalina Lodge. We had the pleasure of staying in one of the interior rooms. We were just interested in a comfortable, clean hotel to stay in while we enjoyed our time in Avalon. Boy did we find a great place! I LOVED the location of this little hotel, close to everything which was all walking distance (no need to wait for a packed shuttle)! I was a bit concerned about reading previous reviews about how this hotel does not have air conditioning (but there are quite a few places that do not have air conditioning on the island...probably due to the fact that it is just that... it's on an island). We came at the end of July and even though there was no AC, there was a fan in the room and we left the window open to let in the fresh ocean air. Never did we once feel hot or stuffy...it was great! We thought we wouldn't spend much time in our room, which we really didn't, but we did find times where we would come back to rest in our room. I don't quite know why, but the room just felt so cozy. We slept great each and every time! The owner, Roberta is so sweet and she makes great coffee for guests to enjoy in the morning. For the time that we visited this island, we felt as though we lived here, and we loved that! We all really enjoyed our stay. We had 3 adults on this trip, and yes the room is more on the smaller cozier side...but we didn't mind it. The fact that it's in a good location, great service, and was clean and comfortable (as well as affordable for this island) were the main reasons I decided to stay here, and I am very happy we did! I really wish there were more hotels as nice as this one for the price. Everything can be so expensive on the island, so it's nice to still have some places to stay that are clean and affordable that are family owned and operated like the Catalina Lodge. Thank you Roberta and family for the great lodging experience. We will definitely be coming back to this little gem of affordability and comfort when we visit again soon! :-) read more

My son and I went last Aug. 2012 for my birthday. We stayed for 2 nights, and enjoyed our time alot in Catalina. We stayed at the Catalina Lodge. It is family owed, clean, and very private. There are not alot of places there that are still owned by families. The family does not charge you an arm and leg to stay there. the room is small, but all the rooms on the island are small. Roberta and her husband live on the property so they know all the up to date stuff that is going on. I enjoyed hearing stories about the island back in the "old" days. Roberta and her husband work very hard to make sure the property ground, and rooms are clean. She even takes apart the fans to make sure there is no dust in the fan. Roberta does have a microwave, and Refrigerator in the room. There is a Vons down the street if you want to buy a bottle of wine and popcorn instead of paying more money to drink out. They do offer you chairs and towels to go down to the "little" beach area to relax. I just bought from Groupon today another 2 boat tickets, and plan on returning to Catalina Lodge this summer. Roberta Black has alot of tips for your trip if you are on a budget like I am. My son and I did the flying fish which Roberta recommended, and a fish actually flew in the boat which I heard was rare. We rented bikes and rode around the island. I had not been on a bike since I was a kid. Definitely, YELP the places to eat cause that will save you alot of time and not wasting alot of money. Check out the moview theater to see a movie if you have time. That was a nice treat and the movie theater is classic. I can't wait to go back this summer....very excited. Talk to you soon :) read more

Great location with all the basics you need. The Catalina Lodge is somewhat off the grid, and we found ourselves there because our internet reservation at another hotel got lost. As it is, we ended up much closer to the beach, and that made all the difference. Roberta, the owner, is a lovely hostess, and made sure that our family had a pleasant stay. BTW: The "family" room in the back is likely the best location, with the most privacy and gets the best breezes down the walkway. read more

What was originally a day trip to Catalina ended up becoming an overnight trip, so we needed to find a hotel room at the last minute. The Catalina Lodge was exactly what we were looking for. Affordable (compared to other places) with a fridge and "the basics". We weren't looking to be pampered. Centrally located, easy check in/out, and a friendly staff who are eager to make recommendations for Catalina newbies. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat! read more

My family and I have been coming to the Catalina Lodge for years. I just love Catalina, and the Catalina Lodge is where I choose to stay with my family. In fact we just got back, and we will be coming here again in October. It is perfect walking distance to the beach and all the shops. The rooms are comfortable. I especially love the new shower heads that was recently installed. Plenty of warm water very relaxing! The rooms are always nice and clean. This is the best place to be in my opinion, very reasonable. I also want to give a shout out to Roberta (the owner). She really ensures you are taken care of, like being at a resort without the resort prices. She is so pleasant kind and nice. She is like one of the family. read more

I absolutely love this place. I have been coming to Catalina for years and always stay at the Catalina Lodge. The rooms are clean, cozy, and comfortable; and only a short little walk to the beach. What makes this place stand out more than any other is Roberta (the owner)- she reminds me of a favorite aunt. She truly cares about her customers and it shows. Roberta will go out of her way to make sure that her guest are having a great time. I have yet to meet anyone more kind and sweet than Roberta. If you are looking for friendly small-town charm, the Catalina Lodge is the place for you. read more

Awesome little spot a couple minutes from everything! The staff is so friendly and even went out of their way to get us some Tylenol from the boat ride. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely stay here again! read more

Great location near the beach the supermarket and from the $1 tacos. Owner is really nice and helpful, very accommodating. Room is clean with a fridge and microwave. Very family friendly. Stayed here a couple times and will keep coming back. Very budget friendly and quiet but not too from the main road. read more

All I was searching for was a clean affordable room for my bf & I to spend the night and I found it at Catalina Lodge. The room included a mini fridge and a microwave, the coffee was ready in the lobby at 8:00am. Roberta was very accommodating by securing our luggage prior to check in and after check out so we could do more sight seeing. read more

The place is not a five star location, however neither are their prices. If you plan to to stay in your room most of the time - this is not the place. However, if you plan to ENJOY Catalina and just use this place for basic amenities, then by all means this hotel is for you. The difference is the customer service provided by Roberta, the property owner. She is a gem and truthfully, not only made my hotel stay pleasant, but made my trip memorable! I recommend this place for the price. The neighboring hotels are 250-300 a night and provide almost identical amenities. Lastly, no need to take an overpriced cab to get here. 8-10 min "Flat" walk from port. read more

I just had a great experience at this hotel over the weekend! My boyfriend and I had originally booked at another hotel for a friends wedding, but checked out of that dump as fast as we checked in. During weekends in the summer, the island books pretty quickly, but when I called Catalina Lodge looking for a last minute room, the owner told me she had one and would hold it for me to come look at. I went straight over and was greeted by a very friendly woman who showed me the room and told me about the hotel. The room was small, but SO clean and comfortable. It had everything you could need for a weekend on the island (tv, mini fridge, microwave, fans...). My only complaint would be that our room faced the street, so if people were being loud, you could hear it. It's really nothing the hotel can do about. The hotel also has beach towels and chairs you can borrow. It seemed that the owners were doing little things here and there around the property every day, so it's all very clean and well-kept. The location is great, right across from the mini golf course and two blocks from the main street. For the price, cleanliness, customer service, and location, you can't really beat it! read more

I've stayed here frequently and it's true that the owners are friendly and the rooms are clean. It's also in a good location and has reasonable prices. If you are the type of person who likes to spend their vacations out doing things and feel the hotel is only for sleeping and showering, then you'd probably be happy with this place. If you are the type of person who likes to lounge about in a hotel room that's nicer than your own room at home, or likes a lot of bells and whistles with the room, then you will probably want to stay elsewhere. read more

Have stayed here twice and will be staying here again. The owners are so nice and have beach chairs and towels available if needed. The rooms are clean and comfy and the coffee is great. Catalina island is in a stage 3 drought so if you stay on the island remember to conserve water!!! read more

I usually dont leave feedbacks. But this time I have to. Roberta is sooooo nice and sweet. She made me feel at home. It is not a 5 star hotel with many fasion facilities, but you may not be able to find a hotel in Catalina like here. She provides hot tea and coffee in the office . . . Also beach chairs . . . Note: For those who arrives early than 3PM, check with she to make sure she is in the hotel because she might be out for personal issues. Also, she could provide bag storage until 6 PM. . . In the end, need to appologize to her for being rude at the end . . . will come back 100%. read more

My bf and I stayed two nights and loved it!! I definitely recommend the Catalina Lounge.. it's clean, walking distance to everywhere and Roberta was very kind & helpful. Thank you Roberta You made us feel at home read more

We decided to stay in Catalina Island overnight at the last minute. We called a couple of places and didn't get a response a third one was a little pricey. We called Catalina Lodge and Roberta was friendly and told us to come see the rooms and decide then. Got there and that's what we did! We love how open and friendly she was. The room is just perfect for a couple who is not looking for something fancy. We are coming back. Highly recommended! Let's support the little ones people! read more

Great little hotel, family owned and in a great location. Not exactly a romantic room so if your goin with your buddies and are on a budget, then this place is for you. certainly not lavish but the owners are amazing and offer free beach towels, will hold your luggage after check out, and offer advise on where to eat/drink which is quite helpful if your a first-timer at catalina. read more

Our family usually comes here once or twice a year. It is a bit small but very cozy and comfortable. We travel with our toddler and it suits our family just fine. Roberta is a lovely lady and very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend! read more

I love this lodge because of the service, they make you feel right at home, kind of like a bed & breakfast. The owner Roberta is great, she lets you check out late as long as the room isn't booked the next day. We didn't check out till about 1pm, & it was no problem at all. The lodge is walking distance to the pier (1 block) which is really important because that's where everything is going on. I highly recommend this place. The only reason I did not rate it 5 stars is because the lodge isn't on the beach, but 1 block away which isn't too bad. read more

We have stayed at many house rentals over the last 14 years in Oct. This visit it was just 2-3 of us so we able to share a room . The owners are on the premises and were so helpful and knowledgeable about the island . It was such a peaceful stay . Some streets have a lot of traffic noise from the golf carts . This location was quiet and a 1 block walk to the beach and the markets and restaurants . We will stay again in the future !!! read more

We just visited Catalina for the memorial day weeknd and based on trip advisor reviews, decided to book our rooms at Catalina lodge. And we're glad we did. The rooms are very clean and really neat. I only wish the bathrooms were a lil bigger and the rooms were not facing the street. But then,they have great service and all these dont matter. The lodge itself is just few steps away from Crescent Ave, where all the action is on Catalina. Owner was very friendly and gave tips on restaurants, activities everything. They even have books to borrow while you're there so you can read them in your room or on the beach(how great is that? :) ) I didn't happen to complete reading it and she suggested I could take it with me if I want...vow, didn't expect that at all. Kudos guys, keep up the good work. read more

Unpleasant experience from the start. It seemed Roberta did not want to (in her words) "waste her time" trying to accommodate me with finding a place to safely store my personal road bike. She was rude to my face, vocalizing her annoyance, storming away and on the spot canceling my reservation. Maybe I caught her on a bad day, but it all ended up working out better in the end for me, thankfully - another hotel on the island (Seaport Village Inn) welcomed me (and my bike) with warm smiles and good vibes. Note to cyclists: Catalina Lodge unfortunately does not welcome and support visitors with bikes. It's unfortunate that it is such an inconvenience to them. read more

Roberta, the business owner, is very sweet and personable. She is very helpful and takes the time to make sure everything is good. The rooms are super clean and everything you need. No AC but the breeze and fans are just perfect. She has coffee and creamer ready for you in the morning and will guide you to the best spots in town to eat and drink. We will definitely come back! Thank you! read more

A friend and I stayed at the Catalina Lodge this past weekend celebrating a friend's birthday (she and another friend were in another room). I was very pleased with my stay there. The owners are friendly and helpful and very attentive to detail. My room had everything I could possibly need, including a flat screen TV, a little refrigerator, and a microwave. The room was compact but well organized. It was comfortable and restful. I liked the fact that wifi was available, as I had to check in on a couple of things online that weekend which couldn't wait. The Lodge is one block from Avalon's beachfront, which is very convenient, close to lots of stores and restaurants. The price was definitely right. All four of us were pleased with the friendly casual atmosphere the owners created. This was the first time I've stayed here, but whenever I decide to go back I'll definitely book a room here. read more

Hands down Roberta (the owner) has the best customer service ever! This is a really cute little place on Avalon, with smaller rooms but not too bad of price for the area. They do have FREE WiFi which is nice and are walking distance of just about everything within Avalon. BUT the biggest seller for this is the service. Roberta was super nice from the phone call to book the room with letting us know how to get cheaper trips out here, to when we were checking in letting us know about Happy Hour specials and great places to visit without having to spend an arm and a leg. She also showed us to our room (which has an old school key which rocks) and then made sure we knew all about it, as well as the artwork in the room and a little history which was really great. They also have complimentary beach towels and chairs to take down to the beach and GREAT coffee in the morning. I can't wait to come back and visit this place and without a doubt will always stay here. read more

We stayed at Catalina Lodge for the weekend of my friends birthday. The owners were very friendly, helpful, and the rooms were clean. The hotel is centrally located in Avalon, and close to everything. The rooms were reasonably priced. If you're looking for a simple clean room, at a good location, with friendly owners, this is the place for you. read more

Quaint,clean,quiet,and very reasonable. Only a block from the beach. Don't go there if you won't Bling. If you want a good value, this is the place. Owners Bruce and Rebecca or helpful and friendly. Room was small (at my request) but had a nice flat screen, hair dryer, refrig. microwave and etc. It appears the owner are constantly up dating the rooms. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here July 27-29, 2013 and absolutely loved it! I know I'm a little late on this review, and I apologize. We absolutely loved every second of our stay here, the owner Roberta is extremely nice and friendly, and we also really loved the fact the she let us leave all of our luggage and snorkel stuff in the lobby when we arrived until our room was ready so we could explore Avalon. This was my first visit to Catalina and I fell in love! The hotel is perfect walking distance from everything in Avalon, the room was clean, and the bed was comfy! We couldn't have asked for a better experience! We can't wait to stay here on our next trip! Thank you so much Roberta for everything! read more

Nothing fancy, clean and comfy. That was what I was looking for when booking a three day trip for a writer's getaway. Roberta, the owner, took great care of us. Came back three months later with my husband for the Silent Film Festival and again we found what we needed. A clean bed, a shower and easy access to the rest of Avalon. read more