El Terado Terrace

Hotels
Independent
8 (200 reviews)
230 Marilla Ave, Avalon, California, 90704 , Avalon , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Free ferry terminal shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice kitchen
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Uncomfortable beds
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple mentions of dirty conditions and mold, indicating significant issues.
Service
9.5
Generally positive comments about staff helpfulness, despite some operational issues.
Location
8.5
Good location but a hilly walk; mixed reviews indicating it may not be suitable for everyone.
Room Quality
7.5
Uncomfortable beds and cleanliness issues, along with some maintenance problems.
Amenities
7
Inconsistent quality with some minor functional issues; generally standard amenities.
Value for Money
7
Perceived as overpriced for the quality and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
9
No specific feedback but assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9
Mixed experiences, but some positive aspects highlighted by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:45

Property Description

Unique Garden Views and Modern Amenities: Enjoy the picturesque garden views while taking advantage of amenities like complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Convenient Services: Indulge in room service during your stay, and experience the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a complimentary ferry terminal shuttle.

Luxurious Room Features: Relax in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms with pillowtop beds, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The rooms also offer cable television, well-equipped bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and hairdryers.

Immerse yourself in the coastal beauty of Avalon and make unforgettable memories at El Terado Terrace.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 200 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
D
Duy
8
Pros:

Nice place, but tv didn’t work

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
F
Faith family
10
Pros:

Thank You El Terado Terrace! We loved this place, Amazing staff, quick and easy to check in and out, we loved that when we used to go out the room deers will be infront walking or eatting grass, we had a ocean view. The staff went over board to accommodating us. So happy we chose
El Terado Terrace. 😊 see guys again.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
R
Robert partner
10
Pros:

The ocean views were perfect

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Leslie partner
10
Pros:

It’s cozy and really has the island vibe around it. Locals are friendly and getting a taxi was so easy. Coke machine doesn’t work so don’t put money into it. Room is older but clean. Most Imporantly!!! THE MATTRESS WAS SOFT and comfortable 😃

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Don family
4
Pros:

If you like self service. This is the place “Front desk” is a tiny booth theoretically open from 9-6 but reality is you have to call their cel phone Don’t sleep in or you won’t get your room cleaned. No soap in shower but you can use shampoo for hand soap. Clerk was nice when we called him. Need strong wrists to turn off shower or else bring a pipe wrench. AC was full blast or turned into heater

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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McKynzie
4
Pros:

The stay was not the best it was not clean at all very down graded and dirty. Not comfortable to sleep either. Very stuffy even with AC and fans running. We would not stay here again. It smelled like weed the whole time as well.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
M
Melissa
10
Pros:

Didn't like the huge hill

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl partner
8
Pros:

The hotel was fairly quiet . It had a nice kitchen. Was clean.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
8
Pros:

Price

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
M
Monica
10
Pros:

The room was clean and the staff was friendly

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Marcia
4
I've seen worse, but also a lot better.
Pros:

No one at front desk, although we arrived at 3 pm. Key was left for us. Beds and pillows were very uncomfortable, creaky, stiff, lumpy. Bathroom was clean except for mold on shower door.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
S
Stephen
8
Pros:

Good location. Wash walk to and from center of town. You do have to walk up hill -‘if you don’t have a golf cart.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
C
carolina partner
2
Pros:

The manager Ivan was great very nice but the place itself was run down cards for unlocking the rooms didn’t work the door itself jammed the shower valves were horrible I seen roaches ( I got pictures and video proof) the place was just really run down for what we payed you should get a little more for your money I will never stay there again and would not recommend it to anyone oh yes the WiFi did not work either !!!!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
L
Lucio
10
Get away from home
Pros:

Good service staff is great not ocean view if you don’t rent any kind of transportation will get tried walking up the hill if not in good fit

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
T
Travon partner
2
Pros:

400$ a day to see mold in the shower must stereo type your name upon booking and giving you a room we stayed 1 night and checked out he couldn't accommodate

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Jay
6
Pros:

Air conditioner wasn't working upon arrival, worked on it for 1/2 hour, then waited on staff's "lunch" break to get over for an hour, then finally texted office number with issue, told "be there in a minute, waited another half hour for staff to show up, took yet another 1/2 hour to get running. Woke up Sunday morning to dead cockroach on bathroom floor. but pretty nice overall.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Dale
2
Do not pay market rate!!!
Pros:

Do not pay full price or even close to it for this place. TV did not work. It had to be fixed each day but cable pixelated in the evening. WiFi was too weak to stream anything. I know, who goes to Catalina to watch TV? Well in the evenings after visiting bars and restaurants you may want to do that. Anyway the toilet stuck, the bathroom fan did not work, many plug ins did not work and were old. I moved bed to plug in cpap and saw lots of dust bunnies and a few stains. So here’s the good stuff: the kitchen had nice plates and glasses, the decor was nice, the cleaning staff was nice. The owner/manager was not to be bothered and thought a sign on the registration window excused him from being attentive and of course it is your fault if you do not read the sign. He is busy fixing up the place. Just no this is not worth the money you pay. I’m ok with all the problems if I was paying a discounted rate or was compensated for trouble. But no offer was given and when suggested they did not reply. Please stay somewhere else b

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
D
Diana partner
10
Pros:

It was great

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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SONIA
4
Pros:

Property is in the top!!! We had to walk uphill! No front desk, my room smelled, the kitchen sponge was not new it was smelly. The Fridge made a loud noise in the middle of the night. I didn’t requested a room with kitchen and it was given to us.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Liam partner
10
Pros:

Great friendly place. Great local suggestions

2025-08-18 via Nuitee