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    3.8 (513 reviews)
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    Sam P.

    Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff. I wish we could've stayed more than one day. It's a very small room, but perfect for a short stay on the island. I've seen a lot of reviews about the walls being thin, but I am a light sleeper and had no issues. I really appreciated the birthday drink voucher they provided! And we lucked out with an ocean view! Don't forget to call to get a discount on activities- that was super helpful. Definitely recommend this hotel.

    Disgusting filthy carpet

    I stayed in two Junior Suites at the Atwater Hotel (April 22-23, 2026) and unfortunately the experience didn't match the rate or the description. Both rooms had noticeably dirty carpets, non‑functional coffee makers, and furnishings that didn't feel suite‑level. I reached out to management the same day and received a partial refund, but no apology, no name in the signature, and no personal follow‑up. I never learned who handled my complaint, and no one contacted me to understand the issues. For a premium‑priced room, the lack of cleanliness and communication was disappointing.

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    Raquel K.

    My husband and I stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and it was such a pleasant little getaway. We got a large king room facing the street, which gave us views of some of the businesses and trees. It was clean and enough space for the both of us, as we didn't spend too much time in the room. Our stay included two bottles of free prosecco and a $20 food and beverage credit for a selection of restaurants, which we ended up redeeming at Avalon Grille (great dinner option!). TV had cable and Netflix options, bathroom was spacious and bright with good water pressure in the shower. Bed was really soft and comfortable, and we slept well through the night without hearing disruptive sounds from any of the surrounding rooms or street. Our check-in was seamless and everyone at the front desk was really nice and accommodating. Our ferry arrived early in the morning, so we dropped our luggage off at the hotel, which they stored safely until our room was available. Complimentary cucumber water was also available in the lobby. The hotel itself has undergone a renovation in the last couple of years and the exterior and lobby is very well decorated and charming. I love the fun artwork in the hallways and the women's restroom in the lobby is one of the cleanest and cutest I've seen with playful cat printed wallpaper. The Bistro downstairs was great to grab a quick bite and drinks in the morning. My husband had an iced coffee, I had an iced matcha latte, and we shared the great white shark burrito. Very satisfying. The location was perfectly central and an easy short walk to everything. Pricing was not bad, compared to some of the other hotels that were more expensive and in need of an update. We really enjoyed our stay and we had no issues whatsoever. If you're ever in town, I highly recommend this hotel, as we've already deemed this place as our go-to stay whenever we visit.

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    Zan L.

    Just left today after visiting Catalina for three nights, all staying at Hotel Atwater. It's a recently remodeled and extremely conveniently located hotel in the middle of the tiny city of Avalon. It's a very tiny block away from Avalon Bay and the centerpoint of downtown. It's actually a quite large hotel, larger than it looks from the front so they have a lot of different rooms available. Overall I would say our stay was a really nice experience. The staff was very polite and the air conditioning in the room was pleasantly strong. The bed was comfortable and each day we got free Evian water, which was very convenient. I will say that the rooms are a bit small but for the price and the hotel level, not enough to complain about, I understand that real estate on Catalina is very limited. We also didn't really have a view of anything but we were hardly in the room as is. I would stay at Hotel Atwater again in the future and would suggest it to others as well.

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    Jen H.

    The room was fine but if you pick a classic king these are the views. It's not very private. Also you hear your neighbors above very easily.

    Double occupancy room second floor from doorway.
    Chris A.

    Hotel Atwater is a good size hotel located in the heart of Catalina near the harbor and Casino. The rooms are city small but modern and comfortable. Front desk staff were helpful and the ability to have baggage held before checkin and after checkout was incredibly useful. This is a more expensive hotel so we came here for a birthday. Our booking included a daily $20 credit to the hotel bistro which is a small coffee stand with good coffee and simple breakfast foods open part of the day near the lobby. The hotel and room were clean with nice linen, comfortable bed, great water temperature and pressure, and reliable air conditioning. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and for special occasions will stay again.

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    Sherwyn H.

    Very nice hotel and in the middle of everything Catalina has to offer. Hotel staff was nice , shout out to "LILY". I really liked they did have a fridge in the room. Direct TV on the television so there were a few channels to watch when we were winding down. Stand-up shower so no tub. Loved the complimentary chocolates and Champagne since we were here celebrating an anniversary. I would stay at this hotel again if there are rooms with bathtubs. I really wanted a bath my stay here but no biggie. I really liked the shower heads in the stand up shower. The lobby area was nice too. Very spacious with table charger outlets for your devices . Also the hotel had a nice selection of your classic board games. After checking out , if you need them to hold your luggage or bags so you don't have to haul them around for your last adventure before leaving the island, they got you covered. I would definitely stay here again if I'm visiting the island!

    Maylee W.

    Great little boutique hotel in Catalina Island. I attended a wedding on the weekend- they let me check in early at 1:30, received a $20 credit for F+B and used it at Port 24 restaurant. Check in was pretty smooth, room was very small but sort of clean. The corners of the room had dirt and residue, they could do more in housekeeping. The air conditioning unit in the room was very loud and hard to sleep. Also, I arrived back at the hotel about 11:30 pm, and most of the guests on my floor arrived at 12 am, talked very loud walking down the hallways. The hotel should remind guests to speak softly when walking back to their rooms in the evening- some guests were very loud, woke me up as well as the loud air conditioner.

    Dylan B.

    Hotel Atwater is the best hotel to stay on Catalina Island for the quality, location, staff, and price. My wife and I stayed there for 2 nights and we definitely enjoyed our stay! We will be back for sure. The lobby was beautiful and we had a nice room. The location is perfect to walk everywhere. They also will hold your luggage securely before and after check ins/ outs.

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    great location and cute lobby. it was just down the street from the bus tour and plenty of stores on the street to eat and shop at.

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    Adorable hotel, clean, with incredibly friendly, thoughtful and polite staff (especially Lilly!)

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    Ask the Community - Hotel Atwater

    Are there coffee pots in the rooms? I like to drink warm water in the morning.

    Thank you for your inquiry! Hotel Atwater provides coffee pots in the Suites. Otherwise, you may get warm water directly downstairs at our Bistro at the Atwater. Enjoy!

    How much / a day?

    Too much! Over $300/night for crap suites during Winter! What a joke.

    Do they accept AMEX?

    Yes

    Are they still doing breakfast?

    NOPE. You get $20 per night vouchers for HORRENDOUSLY microwaved 7-11 style "food" there i. The building at some dump called The Bistro.. Save your vouchers for the actual restaurants.

    Is there a specific site to book a room directly in order to get the $40 credit, champagne, and free bike rentals/glass boat tour?

    Its NOT $40 cred, ts $20 food voucher per night booked. NO free activities. Will never stay here again....horrible experience for $$$ stay.. its an over priced Motel 6. Can I get a witness??

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