Hotels in Catalina Island, CA

I took my grand daughter with me to Catalina and we both loved our room! I was impressed with how clean everything was and the little patio area out the back door was great and the grounds were lovely! I also loved the shuttle service to and from the hotel as our budget didn't include taxi cab service! We had a wonderful time and this hotel is where I will always stay when I stay over at Catalina:)

Let's face it. You are not going to find awesome hotels on Catalina with the same amenities and quality as the mainland. But, this place is not bad. Just need to ignore the falling-down firetrap building downhill next-door. El Terado Terrace (ETT) is a 5 min downhill walk to the center of town. Uphill may get you breathing harder but nothing major. The rooms are nice, have modern amenities, clean, and reasonable. We had 4 people and a ton of dive gear the first night but still had room to move around. Staff was literally a phone call away- handled everything via the red phone by the desk. There was a shuttle van out front but never saw it move. All of the seats were out of the back of the van so no way it could haul people around.

I have to say, this hotel really made my trip to Catalina. When booking, Scotty set us up with a fantastic deal, including boat trips back and forth as well as two nights in the Beach House. These guys prices and quality of service really can't be beat anywhere else on the island. We took the Catalina Express from Long Beach, and had called ahead to let the hotel what time our boat would be heading over. We had made a small oversight in not having a ride planned out for when we reached Catalina, but Scotty from the hotel was ready to impress. Minutes after arriving at the dock, as my family and I were confusedly looking around wondering how we would get to our hotel, Scotty called us on our cell phone to make sure we had arrived safely, and to let us know he would be heading down with the free hotel shuttle right away. Moments later, he pulled up in his golf cart "limo" and took us straight to our rooms. The rooms themselves were clean, smelled good, had everything we needed from a stove and a jacuzzi tub, to air freshener and silverware. Also, using the "bat phone" located at the front of the office, any time I needed anything or had any sort of concern, the staff was no more than five minutes away, and eager to resolve any of my issues, day or night. Also, because we traveled in November, the property was essentially empty except for my family and I , and we enjoyed private use of the grill, patio, deck, and garden area. The staff here at the Beach House is pretty spectacular, and made my first trip to Catalina one to remember. They were always ready with great local suggestions on where to eat, where to get the best deals, and all of the local hot spots. Not only WILL I stay with Catalina Beach House Hotel again, but I can hardly to wait to get back there and enjoy the property once more. Definitely a great place to enjoy the beautiful island of Catalina.

This is a fantastic hotel with lots of atmosphere, a lush garden overlooking the bay, a romantic fire pit, free wine and cheese treats every afternoon, complimentary designer bottles of water given to you on arrival, and unrestricted wi-fi throughout the property. The place is drenched in sunlight and feels like a tropical resort - with the ocean breeze and the views, but without all the heat. It is very close to the ferry terminal and next door to lots of bars and restaurants. Somewhat overpriced perhaps as the rooms are on the small side, but for a short stay, it is a hotel to remember.