Casa Mariquita Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (152 reviews)
229 Metropole Ave, Avalon, California, 90704 , Avalon , US

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Golfing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from the street
Lack of room service
Issues with room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Several mentions of cleanliness but mixed with strong negative feedback on the bleach smell and empty soap container.
Service
9.28
Numerous praises for staff friendliness and helpfulness from multiple reviews.
Location
8.82
Conveniently located but mentioned noise issues from outside.
Room Quality
8.07
Mixed feedback; some rooms were small, and a few guests noted issues with comfort.
Amenities
7.8
Complaints about air conditioners not working and lack of room service.
Value for Money
7.76
Commentary on being overpriced for value but acknowledged the overall friendly service.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Limited continental breakfast offerings, although coffee was available.
Overall Experience
8.78
Generally positive comments on the stay, with some criticisms noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 03:44

Property Description

Welcome to Casa Mariquita Hotel, your ideal retreat in the charming heart of Avalon!

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 22 air-conditioned rooms, equipped with modern amenities including refrigerators and flat-screen televisions for your entertainment. Indulge in our thoughtful touches, such as complimentary toiletries and a refreshing turndown service.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy our concierge services to enhance your experience. With express check-out and luggage storage available, your convenience is our priority.

Prime Location
Our hotel is just a short stroll away from popular attractions like the Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier, putting you right in the center of the action. Explore the beauty of Catalina Island with ease!

Book your unforgettable stay at Casa Mariquita Hotel today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Paul
6
Pros:

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2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Craig W
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Susan
8
Pros:

It’s a walk up the hill past the museum to get there. And lots of stairs to the rooms with luggage. Cable service seemed to be on the Fritz. Our shower soap container was completely empty which makes me wonder how often it is checked. Took the lid off hoping there was some at the bottom. Bone dry. The bed was really hard which killed my back. Couldn’t get comfortable . I found the WiFi ok but it didn’t work well for my hubby. Odd. The room was clean but really smelled of bleach.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Jason
6
Pros:

The bathroom toilet are broken. We have to get water from sink to flush the toilets

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Maricruz partner
8
Pros:

Staff is very pleasant. We requested a room with a balcony. The balcony was facing the street and it is quite loud all day with golf carts/ cars driving by. The screen door had a big tear where the handle is so that wasn’t pretty to see either. We kept the glass door closed to avoid the noise and flies. However, we did enjoy our stay there, the room was clean and the bed was very comfy!!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Nancy family
8
Pros:

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2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Andrey
8
Pros:

The stay was OK overall, although overpriced for the value. The room was clean and the hostess was friendly and professional. However, I didn't enjoy overly frugal approach of the owners to hide and lock coffee pods post breakfast hours of 7am-11am. We also an aftertaste of sloppiness: from the mixed up cold and hot water faucet labels, to a widely incorrect time on the office wall clock.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Claudia
8
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Issael
10
Pros:

Good customer service

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Gregory B partner
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Nicolas
10
Best hotel in Catalina
Pros:

What’s a wonderful hotel, Erica and Amanda were absolutely a pleasure to talk to and so helpful. This is the only hotel I stay out in Catalina and they make it feel like home. Charlie the owner; keep it up!

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Mark
6
Pros:

It was ok. Small room. But ok for short stay

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Susan
8
Pros:

conveniently located, can walk to all shops and restaurants easily. continental breakfast not much, but at least had coffee. Bed very comfortable and room quiet, but small.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Sonya partner
8
Pros:

I like that they upgraded our room. What I didn’t like was one of the air conditioners in the living room area didn’t work. But we really didn’t need it because we didn’t sit in there.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Gordon partner
8
Pros:

The hotel is located above the Catalina island museum and is a very quiet place. The staff was very friendly and professional. The hotel has a continental breakfast which was very nice. The only downside was the ice machine and beverage machine was out of order during my stay.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Keith partner
10
Pros:

Excellent property for the money. Clean great location and we ha d great view

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Nicolas
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

We have loved Catalina with the major help of this hotel, friendly staff, clean, and honestly a very homely feel. Thank you for making our vacation great and we will be staying with you again very soon

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Charles
8
Great View
Pros:

We had a great time, weather was great, room was comfortable and the view from the balcony was awesome!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Bryan family
8
Pros:

We needed to book a last minute place in Avalon for a weekend in August. This was one of the few affordable places near “downtown” so we booked it. It is nothing fancy but not many places in Avalon are. Room was very small and a little dingy (but clean). No microwave or coffee maker but coffee, oatmeal, granola bars and fruit in the lobby in the morning. Mini-fridge was nice. The location is fantastic- walkable to everything. And the staff was amazing very friendly and helpful. Would recommend but just know you’re not getting the Four Seasons.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Stefano partner
8
Pros:

They don't offer room service. Our suite had a refrigerator but no microwave or coffee maker. The air conditioner in our room wasn't working. Their solution to this was to give us two bottles of water free. Two other suites were empty duing our stay and they failed to move us into one even though they're the same price.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee