Bellanca Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (679 reviews)
111 Crescent Avenue , Avalon , us
+1 (310) 510-0555

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Bar
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent waterfront location and views
Rooftop deck/terrace with great vistas
Friendly/helpful staff (many reports)
Clean rooms and common areas
Comfortable beds
Complimentary coffee/water and beach towels/chairs
Cons:
Perceived poor value / pricey for some guests
Inconsistent service — reports of rudeness and preferential treatment
Occasional housekeeping lapses (missed cleanings, smelly rooms)
Room issues: glass sliding door, limited pillows, no safe, faulty outlets
Bikes/rental equipment sometimes obstructing room access
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally praised as very clean in rooms and common areas (multiple mentions), though a few reports of smelly rooms, a dirty shower and missed housekeeping indicate occasional lapses.
Service
7.8
Mixed: many guests described staff as friendly, helpful and attentive, but there are notable complaints about rudeness, preferential treatment for certain bookings and at least one unannounced entry by staff.
Location
9
Consistently cited as excellent — waterfront location, walkable to beach/harbor and convenient transport/shuttle access; a clear strong point for the property.
Room Quality
8
Rooms include comfortable beds and some pleasant views/balconies, but issues noted with odd design choices (glass sliding door), limited pillows, occasional noise from the road, outlet failures and lack of in-room safe.
Amenities
8.6
Well-liked rooftop deck, complimentary coffee/water and beach towels/chairs are positives; bike rentals and other facilities exist though bikes blocking doors and missing kettle were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.4
Several guests felt the price was high or the stay not worth the cost, making value a weaker area compared with other strengths.
Food and Beverage
8
Limited mentions: cocktails/bartender praised, but some guests wished for a more complete continental breakfast offering.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive stays and recommendations are common (comfortable beds, great views, rooftop), though occasional service and value issues temper some guests' experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-15 04:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Bellanca Hotel, located just 700 meters from Descanso Beach in Avalon, offers a luxurious 3-star stay. The rooms are elegantly designed, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for guests to unwind after a day of exploring the island.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, serving delectable dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From fresh seafood to international cuisine, our menu offers a wide variety of options to satisfy every palate.

Vibrant Social Spaces
Whether you want to enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the bar or soak in the stunning views from the terrace, Bellanca Hotel provides vibrant social spaces for guests to mingle and create unforgettable memories during their stay.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at Bellanca Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 679 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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MBarbosa80 • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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fereshteh • couple • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Madrigal • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • us
10
Awesome 😎
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • us
10
Great experience
Pros:

Location location location

Cons:

Pricing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Guy • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
6
It was a great location but the staff was very rude.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The staff was rude and walked into the room unannounced. The manager latter apologized for the mistake but it seemed weird she came in unannounced.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Polasunny • solo_traveller • cl
10
Pros:

Very clean areas and furniture. Safe place, good bed and bed linen. Good to have complementary coffee and water. Very nice deck solarium! Loved to seat with my morning coffee ☕️ there! Staff super friendly 👌

Cons:

To have a glass slide door as primary entrance to the room. Felt weird... also, price very high per night....

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Our first time staying at this hotel will definitely book our stay again in the future. Staff was wonderful, always helpful, and checked if we needed anything every time we walked by. Clean rooms and common areas with a nice roof top deck.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • us
10
BEAUTIFUL AND COZY
Pros:

Beautiful and Cozy hotel by the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful and had a blast. Definitely recommend!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
7
The Queen room was small and we paid $620 for a Saturday night in August. Loud noises.
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
10
We had a wonderful stay.
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay. The bed was extremely comfortable. We spent a lot of time sitting on the rooftop area overlooking the harbor. It was spectacular. The location couldn't be beat. Everything was perfect.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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242candicep • NONE • Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois
10
Relaxing island stay
Pros:

We stayed at Hotel Bellanca for just one night but made sure to arrive on the first ferry and depart on the last for the respective days. The hotel location is incredible. We booked the package including the Catalina Express ferry which included the shuttle to hotel, very convenient. Bonus is that you can leave your bags in the lobby prior to check in and after check out. We made use of the beach towels and chairs which is a wonderful amenity to have given that the beach is across the street.

2026-08-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Sylvia • couple • us
1
Don’t ever stay there !
Pros:

I felt like a second class guest because I booked through Booking.com. Staff mentioned it so many times that since I booked through Booking.com I couldn’t have this or that .

Cons:

Tike was old, shower was dirty, room was on the road, electrical outlet didn’t work near the bed, no safe in the room and they couldn’t bring one;

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
4
This hotel was not worth the price you pay.
Pros:

The location was perfect to get around.

Cons:

I paid for and booked a garden view. I didn’t get that. The hotel also has bikes to rent, however the bikes were returned and lined up against my room that I couldn’t get out of the front door.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
Location is best.
Pros:

Great location, right on the waterfront street.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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ezequielm804 • Friends getaway
2
Bad Service
Pros:

Bad service, smelly rooms hard to talk with management

2026-08-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Torres • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
4
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee