Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Value for money
Cons:
Room temperature was a little warm

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Clean and well-appointed rooms noted, but some concerns about room temperature.
Service
9.56
Staff was very accommodating and friendly, as highlighted by multiple reviews.
Location
9.4
Perfect location mentioned repeatedly, ideal for exploring Avalon.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were described as modern and comfortable, with a slight concern over the size of rooms.
Amenities
9.08
Good amenities including complimentary beverages and lobby games, enhancing the stay.
Value for Money
8.84
Very good value considering the experience and location.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Enjoyable options available, including a nearby bistro and free prosecco.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overall positive experiences reported; highly recommended for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:09

Property Description

Beachside Retreat

Historic Charm
Step back in time and experience the 1920s design of Hotel Atwater. Each room offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, ensuring modern comfort with a touch of nostalgia. The convenient iron and hairdryer availability adds a practical touch to your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary access to Descanso Beach Club and make the most of the 24-hour front desk. With free storage for your diving gear and bicycles, you can explore the nearby attractions hassle-free.

Explore Catalina
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Catalina Island with popular destinations like Descanso Beach, Zip Line, and the historic Catalina Casino just a short walk away. Your perfect island getaway awaits at Hotel Atwater.

Important information:

Amenities included with your stay
• Two splits of sparkling wine on arrival day
• 15% off Catalina Island Company activities & tours
• Use of beach towels
• Luggage service to and from the ferry terminal in Avalon
• WiFi

*curated amenities are subject to change without notice. Activities and tours are subject to availability. Discount is not valid for "Discover Two Harbors" or Zip Line Eco Tour.

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.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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 752 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Gordon solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very elegant hotel, the staff is exceptional.

Cons:

The rooms are very small

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Debra solo_traveller us
10
Very satisfied.
Pros:

Luxurious

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children us
8
Charming spot in central Avalon
Pros:

Beautiful lobby, great coffee shop with wonderful options right in the lobby, fantastic staff, easy walkable location, room was clean, towels for the beach were easy to grab, there was always a smiling face ready to help!

Cons:

The carpets were a bit dirty and the room was so small.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Maria couple us
9
Great stay!
Pros:

Great location! And property is clean & quiet!

Cons:

Limited common areas for hanging out with friends! No rooftop bar, no pool or jacuzzi.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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wcarolyn83 NONE
10
CAROLYN TAKES OVER CATALINA ISLAND🤣🤣🤣
Pros:

❤️❤️❤️ What a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a birthday celebration time I had with me, myself and God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything was epiccccccccccccccccc, from my dining at Luau Larry's and Avalon Grille to the shopping at various shops. The highlight was relaxing on the beach and the nice leisure daily and evening strolls were just what I needed. I met some really friendly people and one that shared my birthday🥰🥰🥰. The best rest you can ever dream of was at hotel atwater, top notch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Customer service excellent, room excellent, price excellent and a very beautiful hotel👊👊👊. I want to thank everyone for treating me with my royalty and I can't wait for my next time. I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️ this Island, so until my next stay let's all together keep the peace✌️✌️✌️##DONTFALLFORSATANSTRICKSIN2026
💯💯💯👌👌👌😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇.

2026-05-01 via Tripadvisor
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Triantafele couple us
9
Beautiful hotel centrally located
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Winifred couple us
9
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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remigioneyda NONE
8
Great for small getaways
Pros:

Rooms are small but good if you don’t plan on staying in. No microwave to heat up food. But very clean. Customer service ok in the night shift.

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
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laj0nm Couples
10
Celebrating a birthday
Pros:

This place was amazing. I love the modern but classy look & feel it has. Chris (front desk) was super helpful & gave excellent customer service. He even gave a free desert to my husband for his bday.
The room was quaint & cute. The location was perfect, near the entertainment, beach & local markets. Would definitely stay again. 👌🏽

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
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Nicolas couple ch
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Climber23002012460 Couples
10
Amazing staff!
Pros:

Our stay at this hotel was exceptional, and what stood out most was the incredible staff. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with such genuine warmth. It immediately set the tone for the entire experience. They had us laughing, made us feel completely at ease, and hit the perfect and rare balance of being both highly professional and authentically kind.

Every interaction felt thoughtful and intentional. Dylan at the front desk went above and beyond, helping us plan our time on the island with such enthusiasm and attention to detail and it genuinely elevated our trip. Oliver took exceptional care of us throughout our stay, always anticipating what we might need before we even asked and making everything feel seamless. Jeremy, was such a sweet young man and even offered to assist us and transport our luggage to the ferry port. Joel who assisted us directly, was equally outstanding. He was incredibly patient, gracious, and accommodating when we asked for multiple items to be delivered to our room accidentally on separate occasions rather than all at once. There was also a wonderful woman at the front desk who took the time to share stories about the hotel’s history with such passion that it added a meaningful, personal layer to our visit.

Beyond the service, the hotel itself was spotless and carried a unique charm that made it feel inviting.

Overall, the experience felt top tier, and that is largely a testament to the excellence of the team. This is the kind of place you remember and return to.

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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Agnes extended_group us
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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D2790NWmichaelg Couples
8
A little history that has been updated.
Pros:

The Atwater was one of the original hotels built by the Wrigley Family. The staff was very helpful - The hotel clean and has charm. We had an Accessible Room, I am not sure if it was because of needing to leave room for a wheel chair but the room would have been a lot better had there been a cabinet, dresser or at least a 2nd chair. I do not know: if we were to have gotten a room with a queen bed (a smaller bed) would there have been room for furniture ? As to location, central to town about a block back from the waterfront - we were on the top floor so saw some of the harbor but looking across some rather unattractive roof of another building. There was a mini fridge and ice bucket - surprised no in room coffee service.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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Lynda solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Alfred2150 Family San Francisco, California
6
Standard customer serviced, disappointed in cleanliness
Pros:

The hotel is nice and situated steps away from the bay. It supposedly reopened a year ago after years of renovation. The customer service is standard, not the best but not the worst. The rooms were smaller than it looked in the pictures but my main complaint is cleanliness. Some of our sheets had stains or dirt on them. The decorative pillows had black stains on it. It’s obvious they aren’t cleaned in between guests. We set those aside and off the beds. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant onsite either. During the day it’s fine since we can dine elsewhere but at night, it gets harder to find snacks once the eateries close.

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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Cheryl couple us
8
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Renatta couple us
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Juan couple us
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Angelica family_with_children us
8
Short, comfy, forward.
Pros:

I liked the location, the room, and the comfiness.

Cons:

Not ALL the staff is professional regarding in assisting you especially with luggage servicing. The staff when we checked in were on point with their tone and flow. However on the last day, Tuesday morning of checking out we did not leave our luggage for them to service to our ferry because long story short their ethic was not to be trusted after that interaction. Please hire more people with professionalism in a workspace.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee