My husband and myself stayed one night. I read the other reviews; if there was mold present- did not see or smell it. I thought having ear plugs in the room was a great idea. Bed was a little to firm, but overall we would stay here again. read more

I am giving 5 Stars to an inn that is not a 5-star hotel. The reason for this is that you're treated like a five-star customer by Michael. Everything is totally remodeled here and even though this is an old building, everything is kept up nicely. There is a coffee maker in the rooms and not much else in the way of amenities except for the great rooftop seats and tables with a barbecue I think. There are not that many rooms so it is a quick in and out of this place and so close to the beach...one block away from the boardwalk. I stayed up in the Loft room which I think is their biggest room but only has one bed. I am pretty sure they have one other room that has two beds. read more

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My guy and I just stayed in Catalina for a trip for his birthday and we loved the Seacrest Inn! Roger was a really great host and the maids were actually very friendly and we never had to deal with them staring us down. We are polite guests, however, so we never gave them a reason to do so. The breakfast was of homemade muffins that were great and everything was fresh. Our room was very clean and peaceful and the bathtub was also great. There is access to the roof where a nice table and chairs, chaise lounges, and a BBQ are set up. We sat up there after a day of running around and enjoyed wine, cheese, and star gazing as we watched the harbor and the sun went down. It was really great and gave us a great chance to connect. I would, and already have, recommend this inn to anyone. I think if you are used to hotels that have been built recently and that have rooms that are very over sized to have a good time then I'm not sure what to tell you. Some of the reviews are kind of crazy. This is the most moderately priced place in Catalina and is so close to everything and Victorian does refer to a time era in which this hotel was built. They also don't boast a really impressive breakfast. It's said that they serve juice, muffins, and other such continental style items which is exactly what they gave. However, Roger did refer my husband and me to Original Jack's, and gave us directions, when we asked him where we could get some great eggs. Thanks again, Roger! We will be staying there again anytime we come back!!! read more

Once again amazing. Michael was great though the whole process. What a welcoming. Best view on the rooftop. Shop and grille and enjoy the view over Avalon You can tell the staff at Seacrest really care. More of a lifestyle and not a job. Owners must be kind to have such a great caring and happy staff! read more

The lighthouse room was more spacious than I expected. There was 4 of us that stayed the night and we did not feel crowded at all! The beds were very comfy and the staff was great! Amber was very helpful and communicative. She made sure we had everything we needed to make sure our stay was going well. It is only a 5 minute walk from the terminal and it is very close to both restaurants and stores. Will be coming back again. read more

My husband and I came for the 4th of July to watch our daughter get engaged. We knew the island sells out every year so we were lucky to find a place. The price was a bit of sticker shock for us Vegas peeps, but it was worth the money. We got the Loft room, which is at the top. Michael helped with our bags and was super friendly. 5 stars for him! The deck is HUGE! And 2 stories! Lots of sun, and plenty of shade. There is a bbq too! The room was amazing. Stove, microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, plates and silverware! Great for us as we love to cook! The bathroom was huge! Dual shower heads in a shower made for 2. Big jacuzzi tub for 2, 2 sinks and plenty of space. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because our room is under the top deck, and people were coming and going from there till 4 am, moving chairs, singing etc. not really the hotels fault, but it's there. Now we know why there were ear plugs in the room! We couldn't really hear the golf cart noise in our room, but on the deck it was a constant flow of them, (yes, we were here on the busiest day of the year.) I put my headphones on, and was fine. Cell service and wifi on this island is spotty at best, so come prepared for that! read more

Only third story rooftop patio near the shore. Nice rooms. Jacuzzi tub is awesome. No DVD player. They do have a mini fridge. Friendly owners. They leave you a duckie to take home. You can store your things while you wait to check in and before your boat leaves. :) read more

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i don't understand why it doesn't have a 5 star rate!! This place is as good as it gets, the room was clean, we even had a roll out bed, extra bedding, pillows, etc. we got the Mermaid room. The check in was quick and easy, she showed us the room and gave us our $10off breakfast coupon ( GO TO THE PANCAKE COTTAGE, THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!!) we stayed here sat-mon on Monday our boat didn't leave till 4:30pm, they let us leave our stuff there, which was great, I cant wait to come back and will definitely be staying here. read more

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Spending our last night as a family of 6 in the Sand Castle cottage. I truly feel like this is exactly where we were meant to stay. It is cozy, but very spread out. By the photos on the Seacrest website it looks small but it is NOT. It is a good size, perfect for our family to spread out. The sliding windows in the bedrooms that open to the hallway along the side of the interior are neat. You can check in on the nappimg baby or peek in on the kids. The location is perfect - so close to the beach ans restaraunts. About a 1 minute walk to Vons Express. I searched for weeks for a place that would accommodate our family size with a full kitchen so we could cook a fre times to save money but I couldn't find anything less than $1,500 for 3 nights. This saved us hundreds and it is way closer than any of the other rentals. We totally enjoyed the BBQ grill and deck upstairs with the amazing view. The rules here arent as strict (rentals through the realty companies are ridiculous. No music, at any volume at any time outside? If indoors you cannot hear it from outside.. We didn't play any music but it would be cool to be able to kick it and have some music playing if we wanted to, on VACATION). I don't think that would be an issue here. Anyway, we will be back again and in the meantime we will recommend the Seacrest Inn and the Sand Castle in particular. read more

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What a simply perfect little charming hotel... My husband and I loved this hotel... it was very comfy and soooo close to all the little bars, shops and restaurants. At night we would walk up to the rooftop where they had a amazing panoramic view of Avalon. We put on our music (low volume so we didn't disturb our neighbors) and enjoyed each other's company staying at this cute and accommodating hotel with the stars above us. We would definitely go back to the Seacrest inn read more

15 years ago, we spent our Honeymoon at the Seacrest Inn. 15 years later, we went back, and there have been some changes over the years. Denise is awesome. Great phone demeanor, really good with local information, and even a great family person overall. We didn't know her before our latest trip, but she's a positive asset to the Inn. The Seacrest Inn gets 5 stars because it's a part of our history. There are a few areas of improvements and changes over a decade and a half, but every time we come to Catalina Island, this is where we go. The Not-So-Good: Like others have mentioned, this is missing the "Breakfast" part of "Bed and Breakfast". Denise was kind enough to invite me for a Keurig coffee (which I passed - not a Keurig fan), but the fact that it's advertised and still on the website(!) makes me wonder how much abuse Denise has to endure over that every time someone discovers no continental breakfast is offered. It doesn't take much to break out some Danish, Coffee, OJ and fruit, but apparently, the owners just aren't doing it. Owners, stop advertising it. Seriously, it's poor form. The other thing is that the neighboring property owner must be the biggest prick in the world, because the side entrance to The Palms Room that used to be grand and have a stairway is now fenced with his property. It was disappointing. Due to his stupid friggin' fence, one of the other rooms had to be renovated (the one we spent our Honeymoon in!) and the private entrance was eliminated. So to the property owner next door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of1u64h1Jf4 They used to give a free split of Champagne for the first night (and on our honeymoon, every night, which definitely kicked up the festivities a notch!) - that went the way of the breakfast, and the personalized soaps, and the dodo, sadly. Finally, there was no real curtains. There were window coverings, but they didn't keep out the light and allow you to sleep in after a night of drinking. So when the sun comes up, you are lulled back to reality with light and the sound of golf carts. One morning our room wasn't cleaned - we forgot to put out the sign (I thought it was a privacy sign, so we didn't put it out - guess I better drink less so that I'm not impaired in the morning). Still, we got towels and while someone isn't always on the property, a cell phone number posted on the office door results in quick service. And not sure, but when you go up the stairs, you hit these springs with your feet and it makes a Boi-oi-oi-oing sound. I never understood that - someone hit me up with the explanation on that - makes it hard to sneak on the balcony without everyone knowing we're sneaking up. Sheesh! ;) Now the good: Denise, of course, was helpful and gracious about us storing our luggage when checking-in and checking-out. We don't always pack light, so it's appreciated. Their customer service was awesome, and attention to detail was cool. We did not get a Groupon deal, but we got a little something off for our anniversary, so that was really nice. They didn't have to do that. The rooftop that we had 15 years ago was your grandpa's rooftop. Today, they have an amazing grill area with a view and even a massage area. It was nice to eat off our buzz on the rooftop and watch the stars. Definitely one of the best views that far into the city. We don't sunbathe, but if we did, this would be a great place to do it. Free Wi-Fi, if you want to waste your day on the 'net. No nosey "Kravitz-like" management. They leave you the hell alone, like you'd want. It's really nice when you realize that someone's not always fishing for compliments and affirmations, or assaulting you with "hows your stay, have a nice day"s throughout the property, or cornering you with useless blather. The room had a fridge, which means we didn't have to buy every soda, every snack, and everything one at a time. A huge benefit. Stock up on water if you'll be there a few days. You'll go through it. The Inn is right next to the center of the city, which we love. We can go right to Lover's Cove, or left to go shopping and the beach, or straight onto the pier. I never see anyone else on the property. We ran into a couple... (although I suspect, it was more like "interrupted"... oops! nod nod, wink wink).... once on the roof, and then saw not another soul the entire week after the aforementioned accidental walking up on the SexyMcFuckersons. If you guys are reading this, you should probably crank up the moans a little to give two people fair warning as they approach. It was cool because we felt like we had the entire Banning House to ourselves. That's another thing: it's a historical property. It's really a classic property, and deserves credit for being maintained so well. All in all, we would go back. This is "our place", and it's quaintness, history and charm is worth our loyalty. See you guys next year. read more

Cute little inn just 5 minutes away from main street and at a really affordable price. The room was clean and cozy with all the necessary equipment included. We stayed here for 1 night last year and we have no complaints. The manager Michael was really helpful, he allowed us to keep our bags there while the room was being prepared. He carried our luggage, and gave us all the tips for discovering the island. I am sure there are a lot other luxurious hotels in Catalina, but being a student, I wanted to save as much money as I could. I would definitely recommend this to someone who wants a comfortable stay on a tight budget. read more

My son and i spent Thursday night here. This hotel has 10 rooms. We had the Loft room. It was beautiful and clean! It had a view of the ocean. It has a nice rooftop bbq area looking at the ocean. The gentleman at the front desk is so nice! I would definitely stay here again. read more

We had a 26-person four-generation family reunion on Catalina for five days. Finding the right place was a concern since we're the 83-year-olds who are responsible for this brood. The Seacrest Inn accommodated nearly all of us in their rooms and cottage adjoining. The two rooftop decks were the perfect place to gather, socialize, sun, cook and even read or use the free internet. It has unobstructed views in all directions. There's a large reefer/freezer there to make prep of large meals quite easy since it adjoins the Loft Room with its full kitchen. Being in this historic building was like going back to the days of Old Catalina but with modern conveniences and a real "family" feel. Our ground-floor room, #1 The Palm Room, has its own private entrance from a side walkway off the street so the noise was abated to an acceptable level. It had a king bed, jacuzzi tub with shower, electric fireplace, mini-fridge and good coffee. See the Seacrest's website for full views of all rooms. In five nights there, it had become our "island home" in its comfort. Michael Ponce and his associate took turns staffing the office each day. They were all we could have wished in serving our needs. A burned-out bulb was replaced within minutes of noting it. The tile floored needed a good mopping and the jacuzzi a scouring but these were minor negatives. The location is ideal, a short block off the beach and ferry pier, being near all attractions, stores, market and restaurants. It may be just "twenty-six miles across the sea", but this was like a trip to a fantasyland in a distant time and place. The Seacrest Inn made this possible. read more

Completely blew my mind. This quaint hotel with history had nicely updated rooms with two unbelievable roof decks, make sure you go all the way to the top! The staff was exactly what you'd expect with courteous professional approach but over the top individual attention that made us feel like we were part of their family! Don't be deterred from the WiFi service ; it's slow EVERYWHERE on the island, nothing to do with the hotel. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a stay on Catalina Island! While you're there check out the fish n chips on the green pier too....a must on the island, and well worthy it! read more

Just dont do it. Victorian...my ass.If by Victorian they mean, little house on the prairie days. This place is small and by small I mean, if youre traveling with any baggage or extra weight, you are gonna be uncomfortable in these teeny rooms. The linens on the bed are from the 80's, the wall paper is peeling and there is a ladder under the bed in case the place catches on fire. The maids RUSH you outta there at 10:59am and they will walk in and stare at you until you leave. Weird, weird place and not at all worth 150 bucks...you would be better off sleeping on the beach. Oh...you do however get to read the journal on the bed that gives details from all the gross people that have been makin bacon in the bed you are sitting on. ick. read more

Simple but cozy with an exceptional customer service! We didn't like our first room so Michael in the office upgraded us to a bigger room with 2 beds for no extra charge. It's a short 2 minute walk to the marina, pier, beach and right next to all the restaurants and shopping. It's one of the couple hotels in town that are dog friendly, so our Goldendoodle enjoyed the stay as well. But more than anything customer service is everything and that's why this place gets 5 stars from us! Thank you Michael! read more

Awful, what a disappointment! Way over priced. We felt like we were saying in the little extra bedroom of some stinky relative. The breakfast was old and stale cereal and muffins. The room fills with fumes because it's on a main street so you hear golf carts constantly. You could pay slightly more and have a much better time. Stay away! read more

I was so impressed by this little place! The managers at the front are so sweet and helpful. I was not expecting much because the price seemed low and I was blown away. My little room was so comfortable, I never wanted to leave. I had the Dolphin Room if you are traveling alone, it's the perfect size. I won't stay anywhere else the next time I come back. I loved it! read more

I've been to Catalina many times and stayed at different hotels and this place is by far the worst place to stay on the island. The bed was so hard I thought I was sleeping on a granite counter top. I've never heard carpet crunch before until I stayed here. The walls are so thin I could here the conversation of the guests next door, and trust me, it's not pleasant. I asked the maid if I can have a extra pillow and towel and she told me I had to ask the manager. The hell? Then only positive thing about thing about this place is the view. Ether than that, I'd rather sleep in my golf cart. read more

We stayed here over Memorial Day weekend, 2014. This hotel COULD get a 5 star with simple improvements. Let me start with the good things. The hotel was in a great location, and had an AWESOME view of the ocean. Our room, the Captain's room, had a Jacuzzi tub in it, that fit the two of us, and it worked! YEAH. We did enjoy it a couple times. The rooftop patios were soooo nice! There were actually 3 sections on the rooftop, each having their own furniture and view. The top deck is perfect for a cook out and night time viewing of the stars! We laid in the chairs with a blanket (it was cold at night when we were there) and watched a meteor shower. Now for the not so good stuff... The sheets stunk horribly! I slept awful that night; and what a shame, because the mattress and pillows were extremely comfortable. The next morning I asked the lady at the front desk if they change sheets and clean the room each day during our stay, and she looked at me like I was from mars. She said, "no." Then I asked her if they would and explained how they stunk really bad, and again, she hesitated and just stared at me like I had a third eye. Finally she said she would tell the maid. OMG! I mean, this place was NOT cheap. It was not the most expensive place, but for getting absolutely NO FRILLS, c'mon! Really? The good news is when we got back to the room that afternoon, the sheets had been changed, and DID NOT stink! THANK GOD! I slept good that night. So basically, the first bad night could have been avoided, but I guess they simply did not wash the sheets or left them wet too long before putting in the dryer because of the way they stunk all musty and funky. We asked for extra towels since they only give you two, and ours were wet from the Jacuzzi, and wanted dry ones for showering later. You would have thought we asked for their first born. OMG..the look we got. But, begrudgingly, they delivered two extra towels to our room. But the next day took them back and we were left with two again! GOSH - we didn't even bother asking for two more again. We kind of just gave up! There was no coffee or continental breakfast for the guests, no coffee maker in the room either. When I booked our hotel, I was under the impression that the hotel offered $5.00 certificates per person towards breakfast at the local cafes, but when we got there and asked, the lady said they stopped doing that. I explained that when I booked the hotel the offer stood, and she just said "oh well, we don't now and I don't even have a certificate here to give you if I could." I was not impressed with the two gals at the front desk at all. Not friendly, and just could give a crap about their guests. I mean, I would stay there again, but they need to get friendlier, and do something for their guests besides the penny rubber duck they leave on the tub that is 'yours for the keeping!, Really?!!! LOL! read more

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Just spent a week at their cottage. It was perfect and so adorable. Not sure why I had never gone to Catalina before, honest it was like going to a coastal town in Italy, so quaint. Our cottage had everything we needed and more. My favorite part was the porch and great neighbors. We'll be back. read more

My fiance and I wanted to take a quick trip to Catalina for his birthday but couldn't find any place without a 2 night minimum on weekends until I found the Seacrest Inn, yay, so we started our experience out happy with the find. We got in on the first boat and Michael was kind enough to hold our luggage all day while we waited to check in. Check in is at 3 but we got a text around 12:30 that our room was ready, yay again! The room was lovely and clean (we got the seashell room) with a fireplace and huge jacuzzi bathtub. We enjoyed the rooftop terrace in the late afternoon with its beautiful views. The next day after checkout, again, Michael offered to hold our luggage until 4 which allowed us to run around town carefree the next day as well. Overall a wonderful experience all around and I would recommend to anyone visiting the island!! read more

I love the place, even if everything comes in small spaces and things...its great. I love the rooftop and the place is quiet considering that everything is jammed together in that timny place. But all I can say its wonderful. read more

this hotel was awesome! our room was the seashell room, check in time was at 2:30pm on a friday and they had our room ready by 11 so we were settled inside by then. it was only one block away from the water and the rooftop was available to us at any time. at check out time (11am) sunday, they held our bags till 3pm while we explored the island a little more. the only reason why i didn't rate 5 stars was cause it is a little pricey! but overall, lovely. read more

Seacrest Inn - jacuzzi! but we didn't know how to stop the water from running! - Hotels Near Me - Avalon, California

This is our second time here. Unfortunately this time we came back from our day out and noticed the housekeeper must have left the door to our room open...as in the door was not shut properly and we had a room right on the street. That is scary. We left a bottle of whiskey in the room and that appears to have been drunk by the housekeeper or perhaps someone who snuck into our room since the door was left open . read more

We stayed in this lovely Inn last weekend. We didn't want to go home on Monday. Denise and Wendy know the island well and couldn't have been sweeter. Our room was spotless with nice amenities air conditioned nice bathroom and a heavenly bed! Location of the Inn is ideal just a few steps to the ocean and all the nice resturants and shops. Roof top deck is a perfect palce to sit relax with beautiful views and even a built-in BBQ for those willing to grill. There are a couple different areas to sit comfortably on the patio furniture and lounge chairs to enjoy a nice glass a wine, drink and the scenery. Oh we will definitely plan on coming back soon. Thank you Wendy thank you Denise. Many thanks to Patron GT. read more

The best part about this place is it's location. It is pretty central to everything that you need and is a 6 minute walk from the terminal. There isn't much need for a golf cart. However, for $200 a night in the dolphin room I can't help but feeling ripped off. The room is too small to allow a night stand on both sides of the bed. It is clean and quaint but does provide you with the feeling of staying the night at an old relatives house who hasnt washed their comforter since the 90s. The kid at the front desk was not a happy camper, however, he wasn't the one on vacation. All and all I would stay here again for $60 a night or never again... only those two options. read more

The Inn allowed dogs which was perfect. We were able to barbecue fresh fish on the rooftop with a beautiful view. Denise at the office was accommodating, polite, and funny. The room had a great big jacuzzi with jets and a very tall shower head. The Inn is in a prime location, overall the best choice we could have made. read more

2 years ago I stayed in the "Wicker and Roses" so cute and quaint! My sister was married on the island and the staff was SO helpful and nice. I'm looking to book again soon. Love this little place, within walking distance to everything, especially the yummy coffee shop on the corner. Thank you Denise for all of your help! We wont stay anywhere else. I read a few reviews because I was SHOCKED to see they had less than a 5 star rating. This little place is perfect for a weekend get away! For those of you who are upset that there is no DVD or a remote for the TV, GET A LIFE! You don't go to an island destination to watch TV! And to the girl from Beverly hills that used the F bomb at the end of her yelp that no one called you back, I'm SURE if the messages you left were as pleasant as your yelp, (throwing a fit like a 2 year old not getting her way) they didn't call you back because they probably didn't want to deal with you, its called right of service! Anyway, GREAT place and Love the view from the upper BBQ area. Thanks Seacrest Inn we will be back! read more

The front desk person is so rude to us. We asked her if we can leave our luggage at the office so we can walk around until our ferry arrives, but she got super cranky and only let us leave it there until 3pm... Our ferry was at 6pm so we were stuck with all our bags for 3 hours. And the room service never came to clean our room for two days.... :( read more

I read a lot of bad reviews of this place, but I really loved it. People were complaining because it was so small, but I'm not sure what they were expecting. Catalina is a small island. Of course the rooms aren't huge. We stayed in the Seashell room. It was really clean and adorable, there was a mini fridge to store our food, the jacuzzi was legit, and the rooftop patio had an awesome view. Another perk is that they let you store your bags there before you check in and after you check out so you don't have to carry them around all day. I will definitely stay here again any time I come back to Catalina. read more

I've never been to a hotel like this before. More like a house turned into a hotel. I paid for the "Luxury Retreat" room with a soaking tub for two people. If I paid for the luxury room, I am afraid of what we would have stayed in if we chose a cheaper room. There was nothing luxurious about it. I felt really uneasy about the cleanliness because I never saw maids, let alone anyone else in the hotel. Everything looked decent but who knows... I also was concerned about the continental breakfast. I assume breakfast is served early, and when we went out to check out the breakfast area around 11 a.m., which mind you, is outside on a roof patio thing, the milk was sitting there, and the butter was sitting in a bowl melting. Who knows how long that was sitting there in the heat. Needless to say we didn't eat breakfast there. Overall, this hotel is fine if you just need a shelter and plan on enjoying what Catalina has to offer all day, and not staying around in a hotel. read more

Clean and COOL with a very comfy bed. (Seriously though, the A/C was ah-mazing!) The staff was kind and the wifi works!

Stayed in number 10, the loft. Supposed to be the best room at the place but I was terribly wrong. Hugely overpriced at almost 400$. Picked this because it is the highest room and thought it would be quiet because need to sleep for the triathlon the next day. I was completely wrong. People walking on the patio above us and around us was completely annoying and loud. But heck at least you get your money's worth with some free earplugs next to the bed because they know it's going to be loud. WiFi did not work. For almost 400$ can't even get a WiFi connection lol. No door to separate the bathroom to the sleeping area. There is a place where there should be a door but it is missing. So if you gotta take a dump you need to blast the tv or turn on the sink and make sure the window is open or the whole place will hear and smell it. Will never stay here again, quite possibly the most overrated place to stay on Catalina Island. read more

I only stayed one night but the staff was very friendly and great service. The room was very cozy and comfy and the beds were really nice. The rooftop patio was awesome, you could see the whole island from up there. The staff was nice enough to keep our luggage our last day so we could go and do some more adventures. It was really close to where the ferry dropped us off and right down town. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

we really enjoyed our stay at the seacrest inn! room was bright and clean and reminded us of a cute little beachside cottage! we smelled a little bleach when we first walked in, but as soon as we opened the windows, smell went away and felt a nice breeze come through our room. bed was very comfy and sheets were crisp and cool how i like in the hot summer! we had the lighthouse room (2 queen beds) which was perfect for my daughter, her little friend, and us two mommas! they had ear plugs on the nightstand, but we didn't need them as it was super quiet all night. our departure was hours away after we checked out, but michael was more than happy to store our bags for us as we went snorkeling! they also lent us beach towels to take to the beach! we will definitely be back! read more

My boyfriend and I booked this place for Easter weekend and it did not disappoint! We had the lighthouse room and it was the perfect size. Very close to the church and basically all the shops. Denise was extremely sweet and helpful. read more

Nice quiet place. great rooms. cheap rates!!!

We loved this property. Michael communicated with us before our stay and during our stay. He was fantastic. Very sweet property... clean, quiet, a block away from the main area. So accessible. A roof with lounge chairs was wonderful In the evening. The room was small but we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The service, location and comfort can not be beat! read more