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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avalon

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Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Courtyard View

Double Room, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room, Courtyard View

Double Room, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Avalon

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

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Descanso Beach Club
  • Catalina Island Brew House
  • Pancake Cottage
  • Luau Larry's
  • The Sandtrap

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avalon
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Mac Rae offers 24 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,005 reviews
$116 nightly
The price is $130
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

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  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the airport?

Hotel Mac Rae is 10.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Mac Rae.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 9.8 mi (32-min drive) from Moonstone Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Mac Rae offer free breakfast?

Hotel Mac Rae does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Mac Rae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a pool?

Hotel Mac Rae does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to downtown Avalon?

Hotel Mac Rae is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was wonderful. It’s a cozy hotel. It was a really nice setting. Everything was clean and your room gets cleaned every day, which is unusual for hotels nowadays.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Anaheim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very quite location. Even got an early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view king at this location. It is the perfect location for a visit to Avalon. It's centered midtown with lots of shops, dining, and places to walk around the town. This was our second stay at this location. We will definitely consider this location for any future plans to Avalon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and gorgeous view of the ocean and casino. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Very comfy bed. Quiet. Hotel is close to everything! Great coffee in the morning!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bjoern

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best location. Awesome for enjoying the beach. Desperately needs an update, at least for the prices they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinarde

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay except for a bit of noise at night from the bar downstairs. Perfect location, very clean room, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Sherman Oaks

Liked: Staff & service
Our overall visit to Catalina was great, my grandson gave everything a 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan L

Liked: Staff & service
The service at this hotel is what makes it 5 stars. All the staff are pleasant and were amazingly helpful when our originally scheduled ferry was canceled. Our room didn’t have a view, had an awkward amount of furniture (highly recommend removing the extra chair so there’s a place for luggage - we stored it above the fridge to make space), and was a little dated. But it served its purpose and the AC worked great so no complaints :-). SUPER convenient to get to anywhere in Avalon by walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was filthy, could hear everything through the walls. There was no way to actually get to the hotel on a golf cart, we had to carry all of our bags not only to the middle of the town, but up two flights of steep stairs because there was not an elevator, that should have been made very clear before we made the reservation, not after
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in courtyard room without any ocean view. Room was nice. Hotel is in wonderful location for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jackie was gave us a warm welcome and took
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louie, Avondale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old, but I loved our room. Small, but it had everything we needed. The guy at the front desk was so nice and helpful. The hotel has a great location. The only drawback for me was lots of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location was very convenient - just across from the water, a quick commute from the boat pier, surrounded by shopping and dining. We had a single king bed room and it was certainly one of the smallest rooms I've had. There was barely enough room for two people to walk around, we had to sit at an angle on the toilet because the toilet and cabinet are so close (I'm only 5"1' for perspective). It's a bit outdated. The hotel is quiet despite being nearby so many amenities, the staff is very friendly. For the price, I would book at a different hotel in the future for more amenities, more space, and a bit more modernized.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Placentia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is comfortable, very clean, centrally located and the reception staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We loved the location and staff. We really wanted a small microwave in our room! If you don’t have a microwave in each room, then please provide one in the area where you have breakfast every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025