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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avalon

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom | Free toiletries

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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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Ocean View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom | Free toiletries

Ocean View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard King

Courtyard King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Queen

Courtyard Queen

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

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Courtyard Double

Courtyard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Patio Double Double

Patio Double Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Patio Double Twin

Patio Double Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

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

This Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Mac Rae offers 26 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
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.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mac Rae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Mac Rae.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Mac Rae?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on Feb 17, 2026 start from $197.49, 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.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (14-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.8 mi (68-min drive) from Bannings 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: 3:00 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. 481 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if visiting Catalina!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JENARO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tofo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rm #1 was very outdated, tiny bathroom and very small room. We asked to be moved. They were full first night but moved us the second night. Rm #2 was better. Same outdated furniture, the bathroom was a bit bigger. The continental breakfast was not much. No ocean views, shops were very close. We would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Adelajda, Long Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I liked about this hotel was location. It needs major renovation! I felt misled by the photos…very expensive old place that we will not come back…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Woojin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good and convenient location. But… is overpriced . Thanks for polite and very kind person in reception, he did a late check out for us. Sorry, I did not remember the name of the young man.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ngoc Tran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only difficulty I had was that there was no elevator. However, the staff did help us carry our suitcases up and down the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is simple, the mural is adorable in the room, comfortable & clean...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean, on the beach, and shopping was nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, rooms are clean and the front desk person was helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bogart Movie

Like a 1940’s movie set - very convenient on Catalina - ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how close to the water & front street it was. loved how we could leave the windows open at night & hear the waves......beautiful views from all 3 windows!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025