Glenmore Plaza Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (257 reviews)
118 Sumner Avenue , Avalon , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Small Rooms
High Prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
The hotel is older with dated rooms and some comments about noise impacting cleanliness.
Service
9.15
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, going above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.19
Great location with easy access to local attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
7.14
Rooms described as small and dated; serious concerns regarding noise.
Amenities
8.17
Amenities satisfactory but could use more offerings such as elevators.
Value for Money
7.13
Many reviews expressed that prices were too high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast and staff service were positively mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.15
General enjoyment tempered by some room and noise complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:15

Property Description

Convenient Location

Situated less than 1 km from Descanso Beach, Glenmore Plaza Hotel offers easy access to the stunning shoreline and a variety of outdoor activities.

Comfortable Accommodation

Guests can unwind in rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms also feature a balcony for added relaxation.

Leisure and Recreation

Enjoy a range of activities like hiking, snorkeling, and cycling in the picturesque surroundings of the hotel. Unwind by the beachfront and make the most of your coastal getaway at Glenmore Plaza Hotel.

Book your stay now for a memorable experience at Glenmore Plaza Hotel in Avalon.

Important information:

Note: this property does not have a elevator.Guests 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 257 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.14
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

They were accommodating to the ferry schedule in that we were able to use facilities after and before checkout - had a place for our luggage that was secure. Very clean and very friendly staff.

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • us
10
Pros:

Denise the lady at the counter was great. Really nice

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • us
5
Need to update the rooms,
Pros:

I like the fact that it was close to the pier. I liked the staff was very nice.

Cons:

The proper property is not well maintained. The rooms are so not well designed the way they just throw in the double beds. There’s no style to the room. I paid almost $500 for two double beds and I could not believe how awful the setup was. I understand Catalina is a busy island and therefore some people don’t even have to put an effort in however if you’re charging that much for a room and there’s sand in the sheets there’s a problem. It’s a historic building and it should’ve had a beautiful interior remodel or style to the furniture.
The room that we were in, we could hear the kids running up and down the hallway. The view was not what I was expecting, especially when I was told that I was getting one of the best rooms.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Jerald • couple • us
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
10
A great and restful stay
Pros:

Rustic but well maintained

Cons:

No elevator was a challenge- but part of the charm

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Goodlow • couple • us
10
Will definitely be booking here for the next trip!
Pros:

Amazing staff and very clean rooms. Staying at this place made my trip so much better!

Cons:

My table was a little wobbly and the Cable didn’t work but it takes nothing away from how much I loved staying here.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Castro • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Las personas fueron muy amables y estuvieron para ayudarnos siempre

Cons:

Las puertas del baño y la habitacion no funcionan bien

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Anton • couple • us
1
DONT STAY HERE. Faulse advertising.
Pros:

Location to the beach was good

Cons:

This was false advertising. The pictures on Booking were taken from a few rooms that were remodeled. The pic implied the rooms were all the same. When we got to our room it was outdated by 50 years. The bathroom was disgusting. There were missing doors on the bathroom cabinet w/ exposed plumbing. The bathtub was discolored, outdated and full of mold on the shower curtain. The furniture in the room looked like it came from a garage sale. The TV didn’t work. The blinds were broken. The closet had an old dusty wicker dresser. I paid $600 for 1 night expecting the nice remolded rooms shown in the pic. The hotel is disputing my claim but look at the pictures below and compare to what the represent on Booking. This is a scam.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
1
There were a number of significant drawbacks.
Pros:

One of the people at the reception desk, Bud, was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

There was a very strong odor of marijuana in the bathroom. The odor came and went, so someone close by must have been smoking it several times a day.
The other guy at reception insulted my wife by saying that the hotel did not accept prostitutes. My wife felt terribly disrespected, and she is still livid five days later.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Useless

Cons:

Creaky beds just had to check out a day earlier

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Janeth • extended_group • us
10
I would definitely be staying here again thank you
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Liliya • family_with_children • us
10
It was one of the best trips to Catalina
Pros:

Good location, very clean , staff is super helpful , Sam the receptionist helped us from the first day with accommodation and was super helpful and kind …

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • us
6
For last minute book in, the price was alright, expected for some amenities to work such as ac unit and shower tub
Pros:

The maintained preserved history in that building.

Cons:

As you go in, it’s hot and the ac unit wasn’t working as side with the tub

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • us
10
This hotel was amazing and would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a trip to the island.
Pros:

We loved everything about this hotel the desk clerks Denise and Sam were amazing. Always helpful and friendly people. The room was spacious and clean.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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mary • family_with_children • ie
3
Not a good choice
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy back alley behind bedroom
Supposed to have continental breakfast at 0700 but after 8 before a very unappealing little amount of snacks were offered

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
K
kriten • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Denise is an employee there who was extra helpful and so much fun to talk to. She loves the facility so much and had a lot of great info to share.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • us
3
Hotel way over priced. Cute hotel for young people.
Pros:

Booking.com never mentioned the hotel didn't have an elevator nor ocean view. We came home with swollen knees and aching backs. For the cost of the hotel, Breakfast was way over rat rated. Coffee n bagel "Really ". We liked nothing

Cons:

No Elevator, View of neighbors wall and windows , Broken Window Blinds, very stuffy rooms. No ventilation because A/C was difficult to operate. No wifi. TV with two remotes.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • extended_group • us
10
Totally pleasant stay
Pros:

Location was excellent, service great, as well as the cleanliness of the hotel.

Cons:

Continental breakfast was good but could have had a bit more. But grateful they did have something. Coffee was delightful

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • us
8
Pros:

Enjoyed the continental breakfast and coffee in the mornings.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee