Yes this place is quirky, but it is Catalina after all. The hosts here do a great job at keeping this place clean, inviting, and special. There were some nice patio areas, communal bbqs, and a cold ac for a hot day. I was surprised to see a little kitchen in our cozy cabin which was nice because we were there for a big race so cooking was a nice option. The room is... Unique. The shower was in the kitchen but was surprisingly large. There was a twin bed in our room along with the queen bed. The toilet was annoyingly close to the queen bed and the door didn't close so that was a bit awkward. But it was a nice cabin feel in a garden setting. read more

I thought I did a review here before this is my favorite hotel on the island yes there is a walk up the hill and some stairs but it's so cute and I've been coming here for decade ... Tony the assistant manager, and the manager herself are very friendly and very accommodating. I always recommend this place to family and friends, and I've never had anybody disappointed. read more

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5 stars even though this place isn't a 5 star hotel. It's charming and clean and the staff is super nice. It's dated for sure but reminds me of my childhood trips to Florida in the 80s. We had a great room with a great view #14. Beautiful grounds with vines and flowers. Easy walk to town but still super quiet. Affordable for Catalina standards as well. I'd stay here every time. If you're looking for modern though it's not for you. read more

La Paloma Las Flores - The walk up - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

This was our first time here,,ours Daughters and grandson were here a few time recommended, its so beautiful relaxing the rooms are very well kept and roomy, I couldn't stop smiling enjoying the patio the whole look, if you like plants and friendly staff this is the place to stay, Thank you! Tony and Ester, keep up your good friendly service, we will return. And your doggy Chief in charge too! read more

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My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Catalina. Choosing La Paloma las Flores for our hotel was the best decision we could have made. The hotel was absolutely stunning and the service AMAZING. The rooms are so cute and VERY CLEAN. Tony was so sweet and helpful. He even gave us a gift card for our anniversary. Everything is walking distance and close by. I am already counting down the days until we come back to La Paloma las Flores!!! Thank you again Tony!!!! read more

Catalina itself is a "mini-Europe" aesthetically, but La Paloma Las Flores took that to a whole different level. I don't think I've ever stayed at such a beautiful travel lodge before. The patio and stairway were so quaint, with vibrant colors, plants, and dozens of butterflies. The room itself, while not very large, was incredibly clean, charming, and had everything we needed. The staff was incredibly pleasant and held our bags even well beyond our check out time (which they extended, free of charge). I've already recommended this location to multiple people and will absolutely be staying here exclusively during future visits to the island. read more

We stayed 5 nights at La Paloma Las Flores and it was perfect. We had a patio and kitchen in our unit (#14) which was the plan so we could make our Thanksgiving dinner and enjoy on the patio. And during the day the patio was very relaxing to sit in the sun and zone out. Staff and Owner were a pleasure to talk to. Property is one block away from Vons, so super easy to pick up snacks/meals. Everything was clean and no issues. It was a wonderful place to stay for our family vacation. read more

This place is incredibly charming and full of personality (the right kind). It's close to town but far enough away to be quiet, a delightful oasis. The owners were so welcoming and kind, and we couldn't have been more comfortable - the room was clean and well-appointed, and the beds were like clouds. We were here with two children, so having access to a fridge and tiny microwave was a big plus. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to feel the spirit of a place, and isn't into the luxury hotel scene. read more

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The service was awesome. Staff were very nice and helpful. The place was beautiful, awesome murals everywhere. I totally recommend staying here. read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

My sister found this place and we were absolutely in love when we got there! The room was huge and the view was gorgeous! The service was great and the owner was so kind. The location was great and not a far walk from the Main Street and Descanso beach. We can't wait to come back again next year! read more

La Paloma was very relaxing. Tony and his Staff went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. they're doing some upgrades on some of the rooms but it was never an inconvenience. the atmosphere and scenery was great. thank you Tony and your staff for making our first time to Catalina island a pleasant one. We had a great time. read more

The interior is just like a Motel 6 with dated bedding, outlets, and bathroom. Only one side of the bed has an end table with a lamp, no electrical outlets to plug into unless you move the bed. The floor was very dirty, the coffee pot still had the previous visitor's used coffee in it, only one tiny bar of cheap soap and two small cheap shampoos for a three day stay. Pathway to the street smelled like urine often. They should definitely work on upgrading the rooms and washing down the driveway. read more

Best Hotel on the island! Superbly Managed by Tony and Esther. We love the Latin influenced courtyard and rooms. You owe it to yourself !!!! read more

First time on the island and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was quaint and relaxing. We sat outside our cottage with friends listening to music and enjoying all the plants and flowers around us. Tony and staff were busy but always made time to talk to us; they are genuinely gracious and humble hosts. read more

Super cute spacious rooms everything works very good experience The front clerk lady was super sweet helped us get everything sorted out.

Lovely place, full of charm. Cabins are from the 1920s or so, and have their quirks, which we appreciated. Not for people looking for luxury, but if you like quaint, quiet garden-like surroundings, without pretention this may be the place for you . read more

Definitely recommend The cottage with the kitchen. Everything on Catalina Island is very expensive so we cooked all our meals so we can save money for more activities and it's around the corner from Vons grocery store (3mins away). The staff is absolutely amazing. Tony and Estelle will make you feel at home . The location is immersed in beautiful nature Absolutely loved it and enjoyed our stay so much we had to stay an extra day for vacation! read more

Fourth time staying here, over the last five years. Always a pleasure to visit with the the very nice, friendly managers Tony and Esther. Some important items: Clean cottages and rooms, enjoy your patio or balcony! Rates seem very reasonable, for the island. A standard hotel room on the mainland may easily cost the same. Save big bucks from always eating out and cook some easy meals inside your own kitchen. Spaghetti? There is at least one barbeque available to use in the beautiful common areas. Quiet complex - Although only about a two or three minute walk to town (and Vons), so it's actually more peaceful up the little hill, on reclusive on Sunny Lane. Gorgeous grounds- complex has extensive plants, arbors and Catalina style artwork that Tony does such a great job with! The sit-down ocean view from Unit 16 is quite nice, along with a partial view of the town. And end unit, you feel a welcome degree of privacy, in such a densely populated town; the (dedicated) staircase to the unit drives this point home! The balcony, with a table, two chairs and chaise lounge are a huge bonus. Because the complex is on a bit of a hilly lot, expect some extra steps, without an elevator. Not the easiest place to navigate for people that have (significant) challenges getting around. Of all the times after visiting Catalina the last 30 years or so, this is my favorite place to stay on the island. read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Another beautiful evening looking towards the mainland, that seems so far away. - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

Our son caught the stomach flu on New Year's Eve. He was very ill and throwing up every 30-60 minutes for at least 15 hours. So we were feeling bad for him and bummed that we had to cancel the trip to Santa Catalina island that we were so much looking forward to. When we called to cancel 28 hours prior to check-in, we were charged $258 cancellation fee. We were told that we had to get a doctor's diagnosis emailed to the hotel prior to 5 pm on New Year's Day. This despite the fact that I paid extra for the booking insurance. My wife was actually able to make the doctors appt using tele consult thru her insurance, so we will see what happens. But La Paloma made this difficult situation more difficult by treating us like scammers. When we are healthy and ready to go there, we will choose a different hotel read more

Excellent service and very attentive staff. Cozy convenient location and very reasonable rates. the manager Tony is welcoming and helpful! read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Hotel landing! - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

Absolutely loved this location and recommend it for your next trip. For cons, there was a slit ant problem due to slashes in the window covers, but it was nothing crazy and after removing them they never came back. The water pressure was very weak and the bathroom was quite small. In order to really feel the AC we did have to leave it running even when we left and as we slept. So if the noice bothers you that may become a problem. However, the staff and surrounding residents were so incredibly sweet. You're only 1min from the Vons market but there is about a 10-15 min walk, a slit incline, and stairs between this place and where the boat drops you off. For the price it's well worth it and the view we had was breathtaking. The beds are soft and everything was super clean and tidy. I would definitely come back! read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Stairs to the office and to the rooms - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

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For the bungalow/cottage industry this place is really quaint. It reminds me of something you'd find in a rustic river, mountain resort area with a Mission flair. Lots of cottages piled into a tiny space so I was VERY skeptical upon arrival. I was like, how am I going to get to sleep as you can hear every neighbor? The good news is this neighborhood goes completely quiet by 9 and doesn't stir till 8:00. This is not for four seasons average guest. It has the old door knobs and the tiniest shower I've ever seen. The toiletries are nice and the bed was larger than a queen and comfortable. Slept more than I have in weeks! Easy walk from the ferry stop BUT if you find yourself walking up a steep hill your map software is taking you in the back and there is a much easier way to enter. Look for the Vons supermarket and try again from there.... you'll see the signage. read more

La Paloma Las Flores - One of the luckier rooms with a small view - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

5/5 Excellent The classic old-time ambiance cannot be beat on the island. The cottages are separate so can you're not disturbed by sound through the walls. The staff is superb and they worked hard to support our odd schedule, allowing us to check-in and store luggage to accommodate our ferry arrival and departure. Best hotel on the island! read more

Came into town for a Lacrosse tournament. Great location and right across the street from Vons The room slept 6, one room had a queen bed the other was a common room with a queen and trundle bed. As for the queens, they were comfortable, however the trundles were very hard and uncomfortable. They are not intended for teenagers. Room was clean , spacious and cute. Keep in mind these are old so don't expect perfection. The staff was friendly and courteous. We will come back. read more

I kept looking for a budget friendly hotel and found it through an ad on FB. Not sure why is not as promoted as the other hotels, it's small but very well kept. We stayed in room 6, rooms are small but come with a small kitchen so we prepped our meals there. Quiet hotel. Walking distance to pretty much all main attractions. Antonio was a great! read more

Great location, looks cute from the outside and inside but I'm giving it 3 starts because it was very dirty. The shower and sink had curly hairs on the walls. The sheets had stains and one of the towels had mouth wash . I felt a little disgusted sleeping I. Those beds that had stains. I stayed in room 4. read more

Very well kept BUT the shower in the kitchen which is tiny as hell is a NO GO! If u are more than 150 lbs LOOK ELSE WHERE!! As far as it being close to all the attractions & eatery which is in walking distance then go for it. It's a really old place reminiscent of a hostile type AND there is no house cleaning during your stay which SUCKS so u r on ur own read more

The hosts are very accommodating. This place feels like a family run establishment. Beautiful setting. Rooms are well maintained. We had a nice view of the island from the small balcony attached to our room. There was a nice little jacuzzi in our room. Beats camping, that's for sure! read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Main "hallway" - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

Beautiful Hidden Gem, the staff is very friendly its very cozy comes with coffee pot frig and small stove, walking distance to Vons and all restaurants this charming hidden treasure will be the only place we stay Try it out you will love it read more

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Perhaps, you would never find this charming, almost-hidden location, just up a small hill, and only about a three-minute walk from town. All of the staff that I have interacted with, over the years, have been very nice and helpful. In addition, there are plentiful reasons, besides some of the most reasonable prices on the island, to pay a visit: 1. Clean rooms & cottages; stayed here four different occasions. 2. Quiet, more residential-feeling location that also is a quick, easy walk into town, including the newer Vons grocery store, about 1/4 mile away. 3. Beautiful grounds with abundant plants, including beautiful arbors and Catalina-style artwork that Tony, the manager expertly combined into a unique, artistic feel that makes this place stand out, while staying cool, during the warmest days that we've recently had here in Southern California. 4. This ocean view ,corner unit (#16, see photos), has a comfortable living quarters with sit-down ocean and town views. Leave the windows and sometimes the front door open (and close one or two drapes to block the sun, when needed) for fresh cross- breezes to enhance your stay, day and night. 5. Similar to a condo, the kitchen and eating area are set up for cooking meals, including some basic utensils and necessities. Save a ton of money from eating out all the time at restaurants; provision your unit by shopping at nearby Vons cooking meals in your own kitchen. The range looks new. Although the unit has a window air conditioner, I didn't want or need to use it. keeping the front door and windows open worked for me at this private unit, with it's own staircase. You may spend much of your time at the unit lounging on the balcony. Ok, the place is about 100 years old, so expect a rustic feeling, part of Catalina's charm. Of course, you are on an island, which has it's challenges, so if things don't go perfectly, relax, as you are now on island time. The complex has some steps throughout, because of it's located on a hill; The single-stall shower is bit small for me (at 5'11" tall) and there are about 31 extra steps from the common areas to get up to this particular unit; however, just the expansive view and the balcony make staying at this unit worth it! Enjoy this remarkable place on Catalina island! read more

La Paloma Las Flores - View of the Ocean from the private balcony. - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

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Our stay was beyond our expectations! Front staff was amazing and Tony was so friendly checking up on us constantly. We really enjoyed ourselves, we will DEFINITELY be coming back and recommending this hotel to our friends and family. The view was amazing, I love how close it was so everything (walking distance). Thank you again to everyone here read more

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We stayed here 3 days and 2 nights, the owner (male) was very nice. My husband and two kids got motion sickness on the ferry and was sleeping in the courtyard before check in and he had informed us our room will be ready in 10 minutes which was at 12 pm. The staff was very nice. I didn't get her name at the time but I will never forget her. The stay was great overall. My sister and her boyfriend decided to leave their luggage with ours and the owner at the front desk (female) decided to charge us extra for their luggage when they didn't stay with us. I guess that's my mistake. Would love to stay here again but it's not stroller friendly. Great views and location. read more

Catalina historically has had really pathetic hotels and motels. I see that that is changing and alot of places are starting to revamp. After walking there from the Catalina Express Landing (not bad, even with lugging scuba gear), we had visuals on a Vons before going up a slight hill to a slightly obscured hotel (there IS a sign on the street with a pointer, that was very helpful). Check in is a side window. This is also where you can pick up a pastry in the morning. They seemed to have difficulty finding my room information but finally, we had some keys in hand. The room itself was very lovely! The bed was very comfortable and it had a large jacuzzi style bathtub. It was clean and met our needs. Note that it was the room on the second floor of the building right in the courtyard. Thankfully, we did not have to climb up any mega flights of stairs. Easy walking distance to Vons so you can pick up some food, and it had a microwave so we could heat up food. Docking stars for: No pick up / drop off from the Landing or any cart services what so ever (notable for scuba divers) read more

Amazing hotel. We stayed in room 14 from fri-sun. The hotel owners were very accommodating( I had flowers made at the vons and delivered there and then they put them in my room before we arrived). Every time I saw the owners they were so nice and accommodating. If I came to Catalina again, I would definitely stay here. The views are great and it's a nice central location. The lower courtyard is so beautiful, and the stairs up to the hotel are amazing. If you don't like stairs be warned, there are stairs haha. The room has its own kitchen and that is really nice for traveling. Overall a wonderful experience, if you want a beautiful quiet quaint hotel, stay here. read more

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Beautiful place to stay! Tony was amazing, they're very welcoming felt like I've lived there all my life! If you're looking for a home away from home this place would be it!! Thank you tony and family for this great experience! read more

La Paloma Las Flores - Entrance stairway. - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

We LOVED it here, and will definitely stay again. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. All of the unique details of the hotel make it so special. read more

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We stayed here at the end of April 2023 for 3 days. It is a quaint little corner room with a King or Queen bed and a smaller bed if needed. There was an air conditioner, heater, ceiling fan, coffee maker, small fridge, and microwave. We had large windows to the front and side which let in amazing light. The place was small and quaint but very clean and comfortable. It was perfect for an anniversary getaway. The bed was super comfortable, and the linens were very clean. The towels were clean, like new and very soft. The water pressure was surprisingly good! There was no bathtub in our unit. The shower was small but adequate. We really enjoyed our stay and would have this room again. The view outweighs the need for a tub or larger shower. The hotel was built in the early 1900s, but it is well cared for. The patio at the entrance is adorable! Our hot water heater stopped working on our last day. It was not a huge deal, and things are going to happen. I only bring this up because Tony was quick to make sure we had everything we needed while he saw to a fix. The kind and very prompt service for me is a big win, and Tony made sure the inconvenience was minimized. We will be bringing family and staying again! Another bonus! It's super close to the Vons market so staying stocked on drinks and snacks was easy! read more

We enjoyed our stay. The people are very friendly and the room is quaint and cozy. The room is a tad bit cold during the winter and would have liked a small table next our bed for convenience, but other than that, our bed was very soft and we slept great. We would stay there again since it is very close to everything read more

La Paloma Las Flores - The entrance to hotel of La Paloma - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

We had a wonderful experience. Everyone we encountered here was so kind and welcoming. We loved the unique quirkiness and just enjoyed being on the premises. Location was nice, right across the street from Vons, and 5 min walk to the shore. We we absolutely be staying here again! read more

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It's a really nice place to stay. My stay was from Fri-sun. It's so relaxing. Close to the Main Street walkable to the express boat. Took my 3 kids and it was a perfect. Place to be able to let them run around. Not just stuck in a room. Service was good no complaints. Rooms are nice and clean. We had cottage 1 super comfy and nice also had room B nice size for the kids. Really enjoyed our stay here. If we visite again this will be the place will be at again. Thank you Paloma for beautiful memories your place gave us. read more

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