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Glenmore Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Avalon

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Exterior
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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118 Sumner - Box 155, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Marilyn Monroe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Marilyn Monroe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Jack Kelly Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Amelia Earhart Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen- Catalina Flyer Ticket(s) Included

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Avalon

Oceanside stay.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Glenmore Plaza Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Avalon
As a guest of Glenmore Plaza Hotel, you'll find concierge services and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Glenmore Plaza Hotel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Catalina Island Inn
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  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Designer stores
  • Golf carts

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Catalina Island can be reached only by boat or helicopter.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Glenmore Plaza
Glenmore Plaza Avalon
Hotel Glenmore Plaza
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Hotel Glenmore
Glenmore Plaza Catalina
Glenmore Plaza Hotel Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
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Frequently asked questions

Does Glenmore Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glenmore Plaza Hotel.

How close is Glenmore Plaza Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.8 mi (24-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Glenmore Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Glenmore Plaza Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Glenmore Plaza Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Glenmore Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Glenmore Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Glenmore Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Glenmore Plaza Hotel to downtown Avalon?

Glenmore Plaza Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Glenmore Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Akila

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL I don’t even know where to start but this hotel is a mess. I get it is a historic hotel on Catalina with local charm, but we paid $900 for a room w trashed carpet, trip hazards, broken furniture, we had to move not one but two pieces of heavy furniture out of the way to use the sleeper sofa. We were told new mattress and upgraded bathroom and both were dirty and a mess. Dripping rusty water, lots of broken floor tiles, etc. Worst attempt at redoing rooms I’ve ever seen. Clearly the family that has owned it forever doesn’t care. Our room, without any advertising to know details in advance, was 4 steep flights of stairs up, no elevator or offer to help w heavy bags. False advertising all over the place. Outside our window was a gross trashcan on a roof and bird droppings so disgusting we kept the curtains closed. If it was $200-$250 per night, maybe, but it’s a dump. Sad owners don’t care and gouge guests with really high rates. Over 40 years have stayed at the other dozen or so hotels in Avalon and they are ALL better, cleaner and greater value for the money. $900 is a lot for a dump.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good and reasonable

The staff is great, the hotel is nice and the bed was super comfy. My room had a view of a ladder and roof and there was a lot of “industrial” noise all night so I wore earbuds. Its right in the heart of things and very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I wanted to share what a wonderful time we had during our stay at Glenmore Plaza Hotel. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and our room was both quiet and clean. The central location in downtown Avalon was perfect, allowing us to walk to everything within minutes. We truly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but the breakfast was poor and the key didn't work on our room so we had to get the front desk to open the door each time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmitry

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
Incredibly inviting and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful details throughout, and everything is so comfy. This was our second time here and without hesitation they carried our bags upstairs. Every time we walked in the lobby, someone had something kind to say we were always addressed and spoken to and welcomed. This is a very special place to stay and it is so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and very accommodating. Never had a bad experience there thats why we always stay there and its walking distance from store, bars, restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Georgi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is perfect! Just wish the room had a full length mirror. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Direct tv did not work but other than that room was fine. Didn't much like going up 3 flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location / friendly staff

Very friendly staff and helpful. We were able to leave our luggage in storage area after check out while we enjoyed Catalina Island for the last three hours before our ferry departed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Peoria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed the location. It was within walking distance to the beach/bay. The room had a view overlooking the street/main entrance. They offered a free light breakfast (bagel/muffin, coffee/juice). And there are restaurants within walking distance, with more complete menu of options, which we opted for. The staff were great. And the hotel is historical. Upon arrival you should know there is no elevator. So be prepared to hike the classic stairs if you're on the upper 3rd and 4th floors. If you want peace and quiet, it is a little noisy after sundown, if you're in a room facing the street. I suggest turning on the TV app YouTube for "sleep sounds". This helped while sleeping through the nights, drowning out the vehicles/noisy people out on the street below. The King bedroom with mini couch pullout was nice. It's perfect for 2 adults and a kid. It has a mini fridge and microwave.. but no coffee maker (coffee shops are just down the strip). The window blinds were problematic and needed careful finessing to open/close (a couple needed replacing). The telephone system was not working and the TV had no cable/satellite connection anymore. However we were able to watch some movies on some of the apps listed, once turned on (Tubi, Pluto). The bathroom shower was huge with an extra rainfall shower head.. however the knobs/use of them were mysterious (push, pull, turn, etc). All in all it was a good place to stay. I heard its better than the hotel across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great get away!

We went for the July 4 holiday. Very fun. Hotel is a short walk to anywhere! It’s very quiet. Bed was comfy… though I reserved a queen bed and our room had a double bed. That was the only downside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to see a cleaning woman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

María

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No like
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Glenmore Plaza Hotel was perfectly located, within walking distance of everything we wanted to visit and do in Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I'm going across the street next time...

Kind of difficult to leave this place daily and see the modern Atwater across the street. The toilet continually ran, there was hair in the drain from the last occupants (we never saw housekeeping come to our room in the two days we were there, despite alerting the staff) and the place is very run down. Bed not comfortable, both of us had back issues each morning. The staff is great. The two older gentlemen give all kinds of recommendations for what to do and where to eat. They were the best part of the stay. The Continental breakfast is orange juice (which was quite good) dry bagels (pass) and blueberry muffins from a box mix (actually quite good).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025