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Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course

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BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
Fireplace
Exterior
Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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129 Whittley Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (1 Queen- Ocean View) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (1 Queen- Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (1 King- Ocean View) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (1 King- Ocean View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room (1 Queen- Mountain View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom (Cottage A- 1 Full+2 Twins) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom (Cottage A- 1 Full+2 Twins)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Cottage, Patio, Pool View (Cottage D-1 Queen+1 Twin ) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Cottage, Patio, Pool View (Cottage D-1 Queen+1 Twin )

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Cottage-1Queen+ Kitchen) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Cottage-1Queen+ Kitchen)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Partial Sea View (1 Queen (tub)- Ocean View) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Partial Sea View (1 Queen (tub)- Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (1 Full Patio View)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (1 Full Patio View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View (2 Doubles- Ocean View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Avalon

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

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3-star Victorian hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Avalon hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina offers 28 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Similar properties

Exterior
Catalina Island Inn
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Catalina Island Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon
Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel
Hotel Catalina
Hotel Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel Avalon
Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Hotel Catalina
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Avalon
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Studio 9 Hotel Catalina to the airport?

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina is 9.8 mi (60-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 Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina on Nov 9, 2025 start from $135.0, excluding 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 Studio 9 Hotel Catalina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina.

How close is Studio 9 Hotel Catalina to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (4-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.4 mi (64-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Studio 9 Hotel Catalina offer free breakfast?

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Studio 9 Hotel Catalina have a pool?

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina does not have a pool.

Does Studio 9 Hotel Catalina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Studio 9 Hotel Catalina to downtown Avalon?

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1048 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL, merlin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It had a feeling of old Catalina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Everything was great. Thank you for holding our bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No cups for water in the room or available anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Clifford, North Tustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't have hot water for 2 days. No discount was offered, other than they would give us a refund if we canceled staying there. No other hotels had 2 beds available. No coffee available in the hotel. No drinking cups/glasses in the rooms. Only thing good was it was cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Staff was Excellent! A bit disappointed that no coffee or continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelli

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comforts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majestic

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie, Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The phone number we were given to contact for check in is not in service, which was a little concerning since we were told to contact them for check in steps. The hotel is convenient to beach and activities, there were no amenity available, no elevator, no air conditioning but the weather was amazing so it wasn't needed. The hotel is old but rooms well maintained. We paid a little more for an ocean veiw and that was nice. All in all it was just what we needed, a comfy small room for 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Needs a Little Love

I like to think of my self as extremely positive and hate leaving reviews that are mediocre but that was The Catalina Hotel experience for us. There’s a lot to be desired here, but let’s start with our keys stopped working and at 9am on a Sunday I waited for 30 minutes for someone at the front desk and the number on the counter for emergencies went to voicemail. We had holes in our screens with moths and bugs flying everywhere, Our fans and lights went rogue and were turning off and on at random times in the middle of the night (maybe haunted), but more like on a similar frequency with another controller in the hotel. All in all the hotel made for a bed to sleep in and it did its job but there are some simple fixes that make me think this place could be getting 5 stars. One is just fixing some of the basic things like the key card readers on the doors and the blinds…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sink was next to my bed smh.The staff cabinet was rt next to my room they started going in and out the cabinet early in the morning so annoying. My t.v did not work the whole weekend they tried to fix it 😒 the 97.00 they refunded me was absolutely not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cassandre

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an interesting stay. I called the morning of to confirm I could drop off my luggage early—no one mentioned the front desk closes at 7 PM and that I'd need to call an emergency number afterward. Luckily, someone was working late when I arrived. I had to carry my luggage up to the third floor, which wasn’t easy with a bad back. The room was okay, but one window screen was broken and the window didn’t close all the way. The carpet felt rough and dirty—thankfully I always bring flip-flops. The TV remote didn’t control the volume, so I had to adjust it manually. Also, when guests log into streaming accounts, they're not logged out—I ended up watching HBO Max on someone else’s account. The toilet didn’t flush properly and still didn’t work the next day. On my way out, I requested a repair and an ironing board (there was only an iron). Later that evening, I came back to find bugs all over the bathroom floor, carpet, and in my luggage. I called the emergency line again, and someone came to vacuum. Turns out they were coming through the broken screen. I closed the windows and stuffed the broken one with a towel. The shower had stray hairs, which were long straight & brown, very different from my short curly hair. I had to use my hands to rinse the walls. Flip-flops saved me again. Staff was nice, but I won’t stay here again. I’ll pay more for a cleaner, more functional room. The owners really need to update the property—starting with the carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot shower and no pressure on shower head! Told the front desk and they said nothing can be done. They were so rude. 11am checkout and as I was packing up last minute items and asked for more time, they came right at 11am and were again so rude . Never coming back here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donavon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

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

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and the vintage decor was nice.The bed and pillows were comfortable.We had no coffee maker and microwave.There wasn't any coffee or even water in the lobby.The staff was not friendly,they didn't even try to accommodate us with anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, check in was easy, property is close to everything. The price was great and the rooms were cute. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Raoul, INDIAN WELLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked two rooms according to what was shown on line. One room was nice and the other room for the same price was the size of a closet. Could hardly walk around the bed. The bathroom was a toilet and shower door in a 3x3 room where even the door could not open unless it hit the toilet. The shower head was 5 ft off the ground. The sink was in the room because there really wasn’t a bathroom. Very unhappy but the staff was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location

Hotel was great location, room was clean, floor above us was very noisy as though they did not have carpeting. Had a lot of issues with their add on roku device working over the Amazon TV. Plus they ran out of ice buckets?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, St. Catharines, Ontario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very cute. The bed was comfortable. Ceiling fan with remote, Yay. No AC but it's cool enough at night to be very comfortable. It's not super quiet, but that's to be expected beciase you are so close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025