Catalina Island Inn

Hotels
8.2 (615 reviews)
125 Metropole Avenue , Avalon , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Fishing
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Multiple reviews indicate poor cleanliness, such as finding trash from previous guests and dirty coffee machines.
Service
9.91
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, although there are mixed feelings due to overall experience.
Location
9.95
The location is praised consistently in several reviews, being close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Feedback indicates dissatisfaction with room size, noise, and cleanliness.
Amenities
7.93
Some amenities are lacking, like functioning elevators and basic cleanliness.
Value for Money
6.39
Given the complaints and price, many felt it did not provide good value, especially with cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.14
No specific feedback on food and beverage was provided; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall experience is mixed, with many serious concerns despite some positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 02:58

Property Description

Charming Accommodation on Catalina Island

Ocean Views and Balconies
Indulge in stunning harbor or ocean views from select rooms that come with private balconies or patios.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a continental breakfast and make use of the luggage storage facilities. Please note that this property only has stairs and no elevators.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Located in Avalon, Catalina Island Inn is a short distance from Long Beach and Newport Beach, making it a perfect choice for your island getaway.

Book your stay at Catalina Island Inn for a relaxing and picturesque experience on Catalina Island.

Important information:

Please note: The property does not have an elevator.

Please note: Parking is available off site for an additional fee.

Directions to the property: When you get off the boat you will be on Pebbly Beach Road. Go to the right toward town. Crescent Avenue is the harbor front pedestrian only street (it runs along the waterfront with shops and restaurants). Continue past the green "Pleasure Pier" in the center of downtown, approximately 4 blocks, to Metropole Avenue. Make a left on Metropole Avenue, go 1/3 block up and the property is on the right-hand side. Across the street are the Santa Catalina Island Company offices.


Catalina Island Inn is located on an island and the island is accessible by a hour boat ride. Please reach out to the ferry operators below to book your boat ride to the island:

- Catalina Express: largest company also has the most boats and most departures. They operate from San Pedro, Dana Point and two ports in Long Beach. Call (800) 995-4386. http://catalinaexpress.com/

- Catalina Passenger Service: The Newport Flier operates out of Newport Beach. their seasonal schedules change frequently. Please call for timetables and reservations. Call (800) 830-7744. http://catalinainfo.comGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 615 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 6.39
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.41
C
Christy couple us
6
Pros:

Great location. Staff are friendly. You can store bags there anytime after checking out. Room is clean

Cons:

Room is extremely small. Bathroom is so small that don’t even have room for sink, so sink is right on top of your head bed. No space to move. Only one person can walk in between the bed and the bathroom.
I understand it’s a tourist island but price is too high for an inn with the room that extreme small.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Desirae couple us
4
It could have been better.
Pros:

The hotel was walking distance to major street and the beach and near stores.
That's about it.

Cons:

This is the second time coming to Catalina Island and this is the first time staying on the Island. Ive stayed in Hotels before North of California to South of California and check in is 3pm and yet this hotel is 4pm? and no one is at the desk until 8am. Its our first time at this hotel and I did ask a day ahead of time if we could check in earlier then 4pm and they said they would call if there was availability and each time was NOT with customer service considering its an Island that survives off tourist and you as a company want your first time customers to have a great overall experience and just to kind and nice it doesn't cost anything to be nice. I called several times to see if the room was available the reason I called because I would lose signal on certain spots on the Island and It wouldn't show me if I had missed calls and I just wanted to make sure if they called me and It didn't go through. I called twice and each time was just rude like they literally don't like working there. They just sat at the desk with no smile. And they have signs posted "quiet times are from 10pm to 8am" our neighbors and other guests there were super loud during those times, and it was unrealistic considering Catalina is full of bars everywhere you turn and free access to alcohol anywhere. To many rules and Limitations for a hotel with paying $300 for one night and the service from the front desk employees NEED to be ALOT BETTER. they need a meeting on hospitality and customer service. to end this off they showers weren't clean. there was hair from the previous people before. so, we waited an hour extra to check in for it to not be fully sanitized. AND the TV doesn't even work, turn it on the you hear sound but no picture. I did not want to call front desk because they were going to be rude anyways and I'm on vacation paying $300 not be treated with disrespect but did anyways.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple us
1
My wife and I will never go back to this hotel let alone the island save your money go somewhere else for the amount of
Pros:

Not a single thing.

Cons:

Beds from the 90’s, sunk in and the worst most u comfortable bed I’ve ever laid on in my life. The view they show you in the pictures isn’t even close to reality. The entire hotel smells like mold. Feel sick from just being there.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Juan couple us
4
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Nancy extended_group us
9
The room fit our needs perfectly.
Pros:

We booked a small room and it was very clean and comfortable.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel couple us
6
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Traci couple us
4
Cons:

Old and dirty. Not a shower to use last day when check out. No late check out.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
M
Mariceli solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Erin extended_group us
7
Even though the rooms are extremely small it still was comfortable
Pros:

The property was quiet and clean.

Cons:

The rooms were tiny

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
K
Kathy couple us
10
It was short and sweet.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Comfort

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple us
7
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

The staff and the location were great

Cons:

The room was the last available in Avalon on the night of the ball, so we two buddies - neither of us small guys - shared 135 square feet and slept in bunk beds.

But it was fun

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Montassar couple us
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
R
Renteria extended_group us
10
Great staff
Pros:

Not in a hill

Cons:

Nice

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
K
Korla family_with_children us
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
P
Patricia couple us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Furniture was really old and bed made squeaky sound when turning couldn’t sleep

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sergey solo_traveller am
1
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
S
Salazar couple us
2
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
J
Joe couple us
10
Wonderful staff, stay and overall experience!
Pros:

I highly recommend this hotel. Wonderful experience! Will book here again next time.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
H
Hemanuel couple us
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee