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Bellanca Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hotel near Catalina Island Museum

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Courtyard Queen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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111 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Courtyard Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard King | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabana King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabana King Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Avalon

In shopping district.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Visitor Center. Avalon Pier and Avalon Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bellanca Hotel

3-star Mediterranean hotel near Catalina Island Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Mediterranean Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bellanca Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Avalon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Portofino Hotel Avalon
Portofino Avalon
Portofino Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Avalon
Bellanca Hotel Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bellanca Hotel to the airport?

Bellanca Hotel is 9.8 mi (27-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bellanca Hotel?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellanca Hotel on Apr 6, 2026 start from $212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bellanca Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bellanca Hotel.

How close is Bellanca Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.4 mi (22-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bellanca Hotel offer free breakfast?

Bellanca Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bellanca Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bellanca Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bellanca Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Bellanca Hotel have a pool?

Bellanca Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bellanca Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bellanca Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bellanca Hotel to downtown Avalon?

Bellanca Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Bellanca Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing central location, staff was super polite and helpful, the bikes for riding around were great, and the room was nice and cozy. Exactly what to expect on an island vacation, I see other reviews that are a little more particular, and just laugh because they don’t seem like people that are comfortable living the chill Island life and expect everything to be five stars all day. If you understand the island dynamics, what life is like for the amazing locals, and how Catalina has changed so much over the last 25 years, you would be grateful that the opportunity to go visit the silence even exists. We will be back again and again and again to support the local economy and enjoy the jewel that Catalina and Avalon are. Very blessed. Great anniversary celebration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemmy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and it was very easy to locate and the complimentary usage of the bikes was a cherry on top. Definitely would be staying here again.
Got to enjoy the bike rides for free
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Clean, comfortable room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianyang, columbus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was decent although we seen fingerprints on the shower glass and strands of light brown hair on the bathroom wall but we didn't make a big deal out of it. The bed was comfty and when we needed something staff was quick to help us out! Everybody who worked there were super nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Room was ok, view was pretty though from the roof.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really liked my stay here! only thing that threw me off a little was the fact that my door was a glass sliding door but other than that i really enjoyed my stay here. the staff are friendly and the lucky fox (restaurant attached to hotel) was very delicious and priced well. i also love that the hotel provides bikes for you to ride around the island on but i will admit ITS VERY HARD!! catalina island is full of steep hills and it was very difficult for me to bike around. i recommend getting e bike if you’re wanting to explore more but if you are just wanting to bike around the main strip you’ll be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lief, kihei

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean room, cold AC, small room but perfect for my night in Catalina.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele e

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our friends and us had a lovely time on Catalina Island. Bellanca was at the end of the main street vs the other hotels within the main street above restaurants and shopping areas, this made the hotel quiet and away from hustle and bustle. Everything is within a short few minutes' walk. The main street is along the bay front; The view was spectacular. Our hotel was charming and had a Mediterranean feel. The rooms were clean and fresh, nice amenities, Keurig coffee maker (so nice), the bed was comfortable. Overall, the Bellanca hotel stay was perfect. They had bikes you could use, beach chairs as well. The staff were very friendly. We highly rec. Bellanca Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele e

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our friends and us had a lovely time on Catalina Island. Bellanca was at the end of the main street vs the other hotels within the main street above restaurants and shopping areas, this made the hotel quiet and away from hustle and bustle. Everything is within a short few minutes' walk. The main street is along the bay front; The view was spectacular. Our hotel was charming and had a Mediterranean feel. The rooms were clean and fresh, nice amenities, Keurig coffee maker (so nice), the bed was comfortable. Overall, the Bellanca hotel stay was perfect. They had bikes you could use, beach chairs as well. The staff were very friendly. We highly rec. Bellanca Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Bellanca Hotel. The room was kept very clean and the housekeeping staff were great to come at a time requested. The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. We have stayed at this hotel several times going way back to when it was Portifino Hotel. The rooftop patio has been updated and nicely appointed with outdoor furniture. It has to be one of the best ocean front views of any of the hotels. Our Cabana room was a nice surprise being larger, having a small patio and some other extras like a closet and robes. We will definitely go back to Bellanca.
View from the rooftop patio
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE l

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! we were on first floor due to no elevator. but the staff was amazing very caring. We were there for a wedding and I needs a few safety pins and they found them for me. we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Courteous staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean room and good amenities. They let you borrow their bikes, beach chairs and more. They have a nice bar with great food and drinks. I didn't give them 5 stars because the rooms aren't properly insulated, they are loud. You can hear the sliding doors from other rooms, people walking around on the top rooms, when their shower is running and the carts from the housekeeping staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tianxian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Petricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent!! The grout in the bathroom needs to be clean and grout around the shower mildew. The bathroom floor did not look clean. The carpet is worn and felt damp after each shower. Not enough storage. The mattress a little worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025