Bellanca Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (679 reviews)
111 Crescent Avenue , Avalon , us

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:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Small and cramped rooms
Cleaner issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Several mentions of cleanliness issues such as moldy grout and worn tiles.
Service
9.4
Staff members were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Described as great, with good access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were often noted as small and cramped with some issues like lack of furniture.
Amenities
8.4
Had decent amenities including a rooftop deck, though some complaints were noted.
Value for Money
8.4
Overall satisfactory value considering location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Food was praised, especially the specific items mentioned in reviews.
Overall Experience
9
Most guests expressed a strong appreciation for their stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:24

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

8.6
Based on 679 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9
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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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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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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
E
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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Aaron couple us
4
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Torres solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Stéphanie couple fr
10
Agréable
Pros:

Tout était très bien. Le cadre très joli avec le patio et la terrasse. Chambre propre et fonctionnelle. Manque juste un « vrai » petit déjeuner continental. Super machine à café, en revanche pas de bouilloire (bien que des sachets de thé soit fournis)

Cons:

Pas de lampe de chevet (embêtant pour celui qui veut lire quand l’autre dort). Pas assez d’oreillers (1 par personne seulement c’est trop juste).

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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MirandaO297 NONE
8
Beautiful view in Catalina
Pros:

Conveniently located. Walkable to the beach club. Booked ocean view. Read online that some ocean view rooms had balconies. Asked about this upon check-in. He said room had a direct ocean view but no balcony. I didn’t protest, but once in the room it did have a balcony with seating. Room 504. Appeared that room 503 had a similar balcony as well. Room was adequately sized for 3 people with one bed and a pull out. Privacy/cleaning tag kept falling off the door. Went to front desk to specifically request the room be cleaned but housekeeping never came. Didn’t eat at the restaurant but the cocktails were very good! Bartender super friendly.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Jared couple us
10
Pros:

The views and location

Cons:

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Jerald solo_traveller us
7
Quick not worth the cost of the room
Pros:

Clean rooms nice bed

Cons:

People right outside out sliding glass door. Wry loud could hear everything. Felt like people were three feet from out bed and in reality they could have been No real privacy

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sylvia solo_traveller us
7
Good location, clean room.
Pros:

Very clean. Nice toiletries.

Cons:

Front desk not particularly friendly. Terrible first impression.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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gonzalorodriguez2018 NONE Banning, California
10
Awesome Stay in Catalina Island
Pros:

Great stay at Bellanca, great staff and will recommend to family & friends.
My room was very clean and well designed. View of the beach was amazing. Breakfast was delicious. Bar service and cocktails were awesome, special thanks to Diana, Alma, Claudia, Sandra and the leader of the team Jessica.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Luis couple us
10
Can’t wait to come again.
Pros:

Right on beach. Great view.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee