Hotel with a bar, steps from Catalina Island Museum
A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a hair salon.
Hermosa Hotel offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hermosa Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Catalina Island Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and concierge services.
Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Guests speak favourably about the area's walkability and the overall condition of the property
Steps from Catalina Island Museum and 4 minutes on foot from Catalina Island Visitor Center
Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Hermosa Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
This Avalon hotel is smoke free.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Hair salon
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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3 floors
Built in 1896
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
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Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Weight limit: 35 lb per pet
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Hermosa Hotel Avalon
Hermosa Avalon
Hermosa Hotel Catalina Island/Avalon CA
Hermosa Hotel Hotel
Hermosa Hotel Avalon
Hermosa Hotel Hotel Avalon
Hermosa Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 498 reviews
10 - Excellent
169
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 498 reviews
8 - Good
132
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 498 reviews
6 - Okay
85
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 498 reviews
4 - Poor
54
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 498 reviews
2 - Terrible
58
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Zydre, Santa Monica
Travelled with group
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was perfect, the beds are comfy but the room itself is small. Near the center of town, easily walkable from the Catalina Express. Prices aren’t bad. Standard toiletries made available as well as fridge, microwave, hairdryer, and iron as well as a luggage room and 24/7 helpline (but clerk not on duty outside of regular working hours).
Very interesting historic property. Clean rooms, kept decently up to date. A/C worked, which was crucial to comfort even in April. Kitchenette was nice to have.
Upper floors are accessible by stairs only, so mobility limited persons should check for lower level room availability.
Some rooms are reportedly haunted, if you're into that sort of thing. Though the hotel staff and I are skeptical.
Location is great. Friendly staff and easy check in. This place is OLD, so rooms are small and a little run down. Bathroom was also small. We stayed in a double queen room that was a little snug for us 2 and our 6 yo.
This place is a good option if you’re looking for inexpensive accommodations and are not planning to spend much time in your room. It’s in a great location within walking distance to just about everything and the staff was very accommodating, but the rooms are very small with minimal lighting and no seating options. There are also a lot of stairs and no elevators, which was not an issue for us.
The picture and description of the room was definitely deceiving.We were able to check in early and the guy that checked us in said all of the rooms are all the same but different lay out. As soon as we got in our room we were surprised how small the room was. There was only 1 outlet near the bed. The nightstand was at the foot of the bed so there was no way I can set up my medical device I need to use for sleep. So I went back to the front desk to ask for another room because I needed a nightstand next to the bed. The guy was like is there a way you can move the bed or reconfigure the room so you can use your device? Then he proceeded to say well as long as you didn’t touch anything in your room I can try to look for another room? That’s what pissed me off? Of course we touched stuff in the room he checked us in that room and how were we supposed to know that room wasn’t equipped with the most basic necessities. And why should we have to reconfigure our room? We’re the guests? What kind of customer service was that? I asked to speak to the manager and she wasn’t too friendly either, kind of a dry personality. She handed me an extension cord and asked if that would work? I said no it’s not gonna work and I wanted another room. She agrees and said she will call us when the room is ready since we checked in early. My BF was tired and seasick so we decided to stick it out. We reconfigured the room ourselves and used an extension cord. The drain in bathroom was also clogged.
Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Stacey
Travelled with partner
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. It wasn’t a luxury property, but we were only there to sleep. Convenient to walk around town to all the shops and restaurants, as well as the beach club for kayak rentals and snorkeling in front of the Casino theater. I would definitely book again!
It was a great time definitely felt like your own apartment. The only thing we would complain about is the bathroom. Very small but that wasn’t the problem just a bit dirty and needed to be updated. But did the job. Past that kitchen was nice and had a full fridge. It was a great place for the time we stayed
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating from the time we checked in and until check out. They provided helpful suggestions to bike rental locations to make our stay more memorable. The room was clean and neatly laid out. It would get warm during the afternoon time, but the air conditioner and fan helped to keep the room comfortable. One of the suggestions I would make is to fix the bathroom door because it would have to be lifted to open and close it each time. On another note, would be to add another small collapsible table or coat rack to place suitcases or hang jackets/sweaters.
Estefania
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Jenna
Travelled with partner
5 Apr 2025
Very historic building, good location and walkable community. Very safe. The hotel is very quiet but the space is very dated and in serious need of renovation. No housekeeping done while we were out and staff seemed disinterested.
2nd time staying at the Hermosa Hotel, facility is clean and pleasant, area around hotel is quiet with plenty of options for food, entertainment and shopping. Shirt walk to the beach or ferry landing.