About us

Built in 1916, Hotel Catalina is the historic blue and white Victorian landmark that can be seen when entering the harbor. Quietly nestled a few doors from Avalon Bay, it offers all the charm and hospitality of Catalina’s yesteryear yet you will feel right at home with all the modern amenities and conveniences of today.

Take in the harbor views and the magnificent sunrises and sunsets (we provide the coffee, you bring the wine) from one of our large balconies and lull yourself in one of our wicker rocking chairs or relax on a wicker settee. Our garden courtyard offers another perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening. Take a soothing soak in our in-ground Jacuzzi or have a barbecue on the large gas grill. Tables, chairs and lounge chairs add seating comfort for a relaxing time in the courtyard. 

Hotel Catalina is the perfect choice for a romantic escape, a family vacation, family reunion, weddings, large groups or a place to come and spend some time with a friend. There are 27 hotel rooms on three floors that vary from Partial Ocean View, Deluxe Mountain, Standard and Terrace Rooms as well as 4 cottages: 2 Family Cottages, 1 Cottage with a full kitchen and a Honeymoon Cottage.  A few of our in-room amenities include 32” flat screen TVs with cable/DVD players, WIFI as well as mini size refrigerators and more. In addition to all the in-room features guests are provided with courtesy morning Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts at 8am each morning in the lobby.

The main entrance and lobby is located at 129 Whittley Avenue, just 2 doors up from the side entrance of Courtyard Garden Suites. Be sure to check our accommodations page to help you choose the perfect room or cottage to suit your needs.

Hotel Catalina has been renovated and updated to suit today’s needs. We made old new again so come stay, play and relax with us! We look forward to welcoming you to the island and Hotel Catalina.

Feel free to call us at 1-800-540-0184 with any questions you may have.

I FOUND MY LOVE IN AVALON

Owners Jack & Nora Tucey, love music especially the song “Avalon” made famous in 1921 by Al Jolson. The song, an American Jazz standard, lyrically captures the beauty and love found on Catalina Island. The song has become part of the American songbook and has been recorded by an array of artists including Django Reinhardt, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Dave Brubeck and Pete Fountain to name a few. We’d like to share it with you!

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See the sun rise and set over Catalina when you stay the night.

Packages

CATALINA EXPRESS SUMMER PACKAGE

Available From May Monday 27th 2019 until October Thursday 17th 2019
1-Night Midweek (Sunday through Thursday)  $124.50 per person
2-Night Minimum Weekend (Friday & Saturday) $217.00 per person
Package rates are plus tax, based on double occupancy.
Due to their complexity, packages can only be booked by phone. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to book your package.

 

Package Includes:
Round Trip Boat on Catalina Express (Dana Point departure $2.00 extra),
One or Two Night stay in a Standard Room at Hotel Catalina (upgrades available),
Courtesy Morning Tea, Kona Coffee, Juice and Donuts,
Plus 10% Discount for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at four of CatalinaHotSpot restaurants (Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret on the Waterfront and Original Jack's Country Kitchen) and 10% Discount on Tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.

Add-On:
Shuttle to/from the boat dock in Avalon to Hotel add $20.
Restrictions:
Rates may vary based on number of people, dates, availability, room type and departure point. Package cannot be combined with any other offer, package or existing reservations. Rates and dates subject to change. Reservations must be combined with transportation on Catalina Express booked by the hotel.

Island Express HelicopteR Summer Package

Available From May Monday 27th 2019 until October Thursday 17th 2019
1-Night Midweek (Sunday through Thursday)  $255.50 per person
2-Nights Minimum Weekend (Friday & Saturday) $348.00 per person
Package rates are plus tax, based on double occupancy.

Due to their complexity, packages can only be booked by phone. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to book your package.

 

Package Includes:
Round Trip Helicopter from Long Beach on Island Express Helicopters,
(San Pedro departures $21.00 extra p.p. / Orange County $56.00 extra p.p.)
One or Two Night stay in a Standard Room at Hotel Catalina (upgrades available),
Courtesy Morning Kona Coffee, Tea, Juice and Donuts,
Plus 10% Discount for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at four of CatalinaHotSpot restaurants (Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret on the Waterfront and Original Jack's Country Kitchen) and 10% Discount on Tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.

Add-On:
Shuttle to/from the boat dock in Avalon to Hotel add $20.
Restrictions:
Helicopter passanger weight maximum 280 lbs. per person. Hotel rates may vary based on number of people, dates, availability, room type and departure point. Package cannot be combined with any other offer, package or existing reservations. Rates and dates subject to change. Reservations must be combined with transportation on Island Express Helicopters booked by the hotel. 

Queen Mary Catalina Island Spring Package

Available Midweek Only (Sun. - Thurs.) May Monday 27th 2019 until October Thursday 17th 2019
3-Night Package $334.00 per person
Package rate is plus tax, based on double occupancy.

Due to their complexity, packages can only be booked by phone. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to book your package.

 

Package Includes:
One Night Deluxe Stateroom at Queen Mary, Long Beach,
Round Trip Boat on Catalina Express Long Beach departure only,
Two Nights Deluxe Room at Hotel Catalina, Avalon,
Cartopia Golf Cart Rental (1 hr.), 
Passes to the Catalina Island Museum, 
$20.00 Food Vouchers valid at Antonio’s Cabaret on the Waterfront
Courtesy Morning Kona Coffee, Tea, Juice and Donuts.

Add-On:
Shuttle to/from the boat dock in Avalon to Hotel add $20.
Restrictions:
Rate may vary based on number of people, dates, availability and room type. Package cannot be combined with any other offer, package or existing reservations. Rates & dates subject to change. Reservations must be combined with transportation on Catalina Express booked by the hotel. 

Transportation Package

$99.00 per person, Based on 2 Passengers

You have your room but now you have to get to the Island.
Let us take care of the rest , saving you time and money.

Due to their complexity, packages can only be booked by phone. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to book your package.

 

Package Includes:
- Round Trip Boat on Catalina Express (Dana Point departure $2.00 extra),
- Round trip shuttle to/from the boat dock in avalon to Hotel Catalina,
- One Hour Golf Car Rental Cartopia for sightseeing,
- Plus a $20 Gift Certificate for Antonio’s Cabaret on the Waterfront.

Cancellations:
Passangers may cancel their reservation without obligation,provided they contact the hotel at least 24 hours prior to departure and obtain a cancellation number.
Passangers who do not show up on the day of travel will be charged the full amount of the round-trip fare. Some restrections may apply.
Transportation booked by the hotel is not responsible for canceled boats due to weather conditions.
In the case of cancellations you will be credit for a later time & departure.

Restrictions:
Rates may vary based on number of people, dates,availability and departure point. Package cannot be combined with any other offer, package or existing reservations. Rates and dates subject to change. Reservations must be combined with transportation on Catalina Express booked by the hotel. 

Hotel Catalina “Happy Birthday” Special

Available Now through December 31, 2019
“Birthdays are Meant to be Shared” promotion come celebrate your birthday on Catalina Island with a getaway at Hotel Catalina or Courtyard Garden Suites!

BOOK ONLINE:  Enter Promo Code birthday to receive discount.  

 

Stay 1-night and receive 10% OFF room rates or 20% OFF 2-night stay
(2-night minimum on the weekends, except on Deluxe Mountain View Rooms.)
Courtesty Morning Kona Coffee, Tea, Juice and Donuts,
Plus 10% Discount for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at CatalinaHotSpot restaurants (Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret on the Waterfront and Original Jack's Country Kitchen) and 10% Discount on Tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.

Restrictions:
Hotel offer excludes suites and penthouse. Some restrictions & some blackout dates may apply. Free dessert applies to birthday person only. No substitutions or additions. 10% discounts and free dessert not valid at Original Antonio’s Deli or Avalon Bake Shop.

Must show your Photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer, package or applied to existing reservations. Does not apply with any other discounts or promotions. Valid through December 31, 2019.

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Rooms

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Standard Room

Located on the 1st floor, our standard rooms offer 10' high ceilings and are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, some have queen bed some with full size bed, bathroom with shower, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen television and additional amenities that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Room Details:
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower, some with vanity sink located outside the bathroom
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Standard Room Courtyard View

Four of our Standard Rooms are on the lower terrace overlooking the Courtyard. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, queen bed, bathroom with shower, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen television and many additional amenities that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Room Details:
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower (some with vanity sink located outside bathroom)
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Deluxe Mountain View Queen

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, our Deluxe Mountain View queen rooms offer 10' high ceilings and large windows that open with a view of the hills. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, queen bed, 32" media enabled flat screen television and many additional amenities that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Room Details:
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower (some with vanity sink located outside the bathroom)
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Premium Queen Bed

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, our premium queen rooms offer 10' high ceilings and large windows that open with a partial view of the ocean. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, queen bed, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen television and many additional amenities that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Room Details:
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattresses
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower (some with vanity sink located outside the bathroom)
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Premium Queen Bed with Tub

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, our premium queen rooms offer 10' high ceilings, large windows that open with a partial view of the ocean and bathroom with a restored antique clawfoot tub with shower head. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, queen bed, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen television and many additional amenities that will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

 

Room Details:
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Restored antique clawfoot tub with shower head, honeycomb tile flooring and ceramic subway tiled walls
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Premium King Bed (with optional roll away)

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, our premium king rooms are spacious with 10' high ceilings, room for an optional rollaway and large windows that open with a partial view of the ocean. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, king bed, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen televisions and bathrooms with shower, ceiling fans and many other additional amenities. Rooms are suitable for couples or a family with a small child.

 

Suite Details:
  • King bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Roll away available for additional $30
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower (some with vanity sink located outside the bathroom)
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Double/Double (2 double size beds)

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, our doubles/doubles are spacious with 10' high ceilings and large windows. Rooms are finely appointed with warm cherry wood furnishings, 2 double size beds, table with chairs, 32" media enabled flat screen televisions and bathrooms with shower, ceiling fans and many other additional amenities. Rooms are suitable for a couple or a family with small children and are ideal for a friends retreat.



  • 2 double size beds with Posturepedic mattresses
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower (some with vanity sink located outside the bathroom)
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Family Cottages (1 Full/2 Twins)

We offer two family-friendly cottages each with 2 bedrooms, a 32" LED media enabled flat screen television in each room, a connecting Jack and Jill style bathroom with shower and a small front porch with chairs. Whether you are planning a vacation for a family of 4 or a scuba diving trip with a buddy, these cottages offer a cozy and comfortable place to stay when visiting the island.




  • 2 bedroom: one with full bed and one with 2 twin beds, all beds have Posturepedic mattresses
  • Connecting bathroom with shower and an entrance from each bedroom
  • Each bedroom has a 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD players & cable
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clocks
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Cottage with Kitchen

This cottage is ideal for extended stays or just for a night or two. It is the only cottage that features a full kitchen with everything you need to whip up a late night snack, prepare a picnic lunch or simply a place to keep your ice cream frozen. Perfect for couples who like the option to eat in or dine out or for someone wanting some alone time to work on a novel, this cottage offers a quiet and comfortable escape for you.



  • Small front porch with chairs
  • 1 bedroom with queen bed and Posturepedic mattresses
  • Tiled bathroom with shower
  • 32" LED media enabled flat screen television
  • DVD player & cable
  • Kitchenette with microwave, stove, sink, refrigerator (unstocked), pots, pans, dishes and coffee maker with complimentary coffee
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating: in-room heater
  • Cooling: Windows that open and ceiling fans (no air conditioning)
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Honeymoon Cottage with Parlor

The name alone might say it all, but this cozy cottage is ideal for couples looking to escape and discover romance. Located in the courtyard, close to the jacuzzi, it features a bedroom with 32" flat screen television , bath and parlor area with couch and 32" flat screen television. A small front porch with a table and chairs offers a comfortable relaxing area outdoors. Whether you are newly married or simply looking for a place to be with the one you love, this little cottage is sure to charm you.



  • Located in the Courtyard close to the in-ground jacuzzi
  • Queen bed with Posturepedic mattress
  • Ceramic tiled bathroom with shower
  • Parlor with couch
  • Two 32" LED media enabled flat screen televisions
  • DVD player & cable
  • WIFI
  • Alarm clock
  • Mini fridge (unstocked)
  • Courtesy Kona coffee, tea, juice and donuts available 8am each morning in the lobby
  • Guest microwave available by the lobby
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating: in-room heater
  • Cooling: A/C unit, ceiling fans and windows that open
  • Non-smoking (permitted in outdoor common areas only)

Guest Discounts

10% off tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.

10% off tour with Action Flyboarding.

  • 10% OFF breakfast, lunch & dinner at four of our partner restaurants:
    Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret and Original Jack’s Country Kitchen.
    See menus at CatalinaHotSpots.com



  • 10% OFF tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.




  • FREE Night with our Fall Festival Special
    You can afford to enjoy a few extra days in paradise with a paid 3-night reservation you can
    get Thursday or Monday night for FREE! Add an additional night for just $99 and still get
    Thursday or Monday night free. (Offer available in 2016 only for festival weekends below).
  • Catalina Festival of Art September 15-17, 2017
  • Catalina Film Festival September 28 thru October 2, 2017
  • Catalina Jazz Trax Festival October 12-15 and October 19-22, 2017


    • FALL FESTIVAL SPECIAL

    You can afford to enjoy an extra day or two in paradise with our Fall Festival Special. With a paid 3-night reservation the weekends of the Catalina Art Festival and Catalina Island Film Festival held each September, and the Jazz Trax Festival held the first 2 weekends in October, you can get Thursday or Monday night for FREE! And you can add on an additional night for just $99.

    Make your reservations early as festival weekends sell out. 
    Due to their complexity, packages can only be booked by phone. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to book your package.


    Package Includes:


    Get Thursday or Monday night FREE with a paid 3-night reservation. Add an additional night for just $99 (excludes Fri. & Sat. stay overs) and still get Thursday or Monday night free. (Offer available only for festival weekends below).

    • Catalina Festival of Art September 15-17, 2017
    • Catalina Film Festival September 28 thru October 2, 2017
    • Catalina Jazz Trax Festival October 12-15 and October 19-22, 2017

    View room rates at Hotel Catalina HERE Courtyard Garden Suites HERE Festival special cannot be booked online. Please call us at 1-800-540-0184 to make your reservations. Special offer based on double occupancy and availability. Some restrictions may apply. Offer good for consecutive stay in the same room, suite or cottage.






  • Catalina Express Birthday Special
    Come celebrate your birthday on Catalina Island! In conjunction with Catalina Express’ “Birthdays are Meant to be Shared” promotion, we are offering 10 & 20% OFF hotel rates and a complimentary dessert on your birthday!


CATALINA EXPRESS “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” SPECIAL

Available Now through December 31, 2017 
In conjunction with Catalina Express “Birthdays are Meant to be Shared” promotion come celebrate your birthday on Catalina Island with a getaway at Hotel Catalina or Courtyard Garden Suites!

BOOK ONLINE:  Enter Promo Code birthday to receive discount.  

Stay 1-night and receive 10% OFF room rates or 20% OFF 2-night stay
(2-night minimum on the weekends, except on Deluxe Mountain View Rooms.)
FREE DESSERT on your birthday with a meal purchase. Choose your free dessert off the menu at Catalina HotSpots Restaurants that include: EL Galleon Steakhouse & Karaoke Lounge, Mi Casita Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Original Jack’s Country Kitchen or Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret on the waterfront.
Courtesty Morning Kona Coffee, Tea, Juice and Donuts,
Plus 10% Discount for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at four of CatalinaHotSpot restaurants (El Galleon Steakhouse, Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant, Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret on the Waterfront and Original Jack's Country Kitchen) and 10% Discount on Tours with Catalina Adventure Tours.

Restrictions:
Hotel offer excludes suites and penthouse. Some restrictions & some blackout dates may apply. Free dessert applies to birthday person only. No substitutions or additions. 10% discounts and free dessert not valid at Original Antonio’s Deli or Avalon Bake Shop.

Must show your Catalina Express Birthday Badge. Cannot be combined with any other offer, package or applied to existing reservations. Does not apply with any other discounts or promotions. Valid through December 31, 2017. For information and registering for Catalina Express’s Free Ride on Your Birthday, visit www.catalinaexpress.com

 

Contact Us

Hotel Catalina 129 Whittley Avenue, P.O. Box 365, Avalon CA 90704 
phone (310) 510-0027 | phone (800) 540-0184 | fax (310) 510-1495 | E-mail info@hotelcatalina.com.

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SECURITY POLICY: Your payment and personal information is always safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the internet.

PRIVACY POLICY: Your information given in this form will not be shared with any outside sources or third party vendors of any kind. You will not receive any special offers from any other source other than Hotel Catalina, and you may choose not to receive special offers from our Hotel. Your information is not kept in a database of any sort, except for your name and email address if you elect to receive special offers, and is only recorded in our personal written files for our records. No other information is stored in any other way and all of your information is secure and unavailable for solicitation for your safety and protection.

Thank You for choosing Hotel Catalina & Courtyard Garden Suites as your resort vacation get away!