Name: Catalina Island Inn
Address: 125 Metropole Avenue, Avalon, 90704, US

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Dhanraj Manohar

Good property

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Matthew

Staff was friendly, rooms were clean great location

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Armando

First time disagreeing with Expedia’s rating system. Interacted with three different staff members and only one was pleasant. Property isn’t bad but you definitely get what you pay for; old, low tier, out-of-date, uncomfortable beds, strange smells. If you’re trying to save money it crosses the “just find somewhere to sleep” box but next time we’d spend more money and stay elsewhere.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Scott

Property is tired, no elevator. Door to our room didn’t lock properly and just felt needed maintenance.
The location is close to everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Karin

Ocean view rooms on top floor. No elevator
Shift on beach towels

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Angie

Loved the view from the 4th floor.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Sara

Stayed here for a weekend. Really only slept and changed so didn’t spend a lot of time. Room was really big with a small private patio. It’s a great location to everything. A little dated but it’s an island hotel. Really the only negative thing was the towels were rough and flimsy. Hotel could probably order new ones. But other than that would probably stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Brittany

The ground level king with patio was great. We stayed in the king ocean view on floor 3 the night before and it was fine but the second room was much better even though there was no view, it made up with the space it gave.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Small room, older property with excellent upgrades. Very safe and comfortable. Great location near shops downtown, no ocean view

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Darlene

Our room was cozy with fireplace we also had lounge sitting area outside we were able to listen to music outside and enjoyed it in our own room and very quiet at 10pm
We had quick survive when we needed it
Thank you ladies in the front desk

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Jhael

Me gustó que era cómodo y sencillo, nomás que la verdad está chiquito, no tiene mucho que ver con las fotos pero está recomendado ya que estás en un lugar donde apenas vas a dormir y ya

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Madeline

Beautiful ocean view, quiet and clean and easy walk to the town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Emily

Great location and friendly staff! Room was nice, big balcony and an AC that worked wonderfully. Same room next door was more than double. Would stay here again and again

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Brandi

We really enjoyed our room. Super comfortable. Wasn’t a fan of the strangers on the balcony outside of our room but we just kept the bottom shutters closed. Otherwise, great stay and super convenient location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Tracy

The A/C was great- we were ice cold within 10 minutes of turning it on. The mattress was uncomfortable and too small for the frame. The pillows (2 on each side) were very soft, so it was like lying flat on the bed. The lamp shades were badly stained. Great location. We knew there was no elevator but it was tough so we probably would prefer first or second floor next time. Especially if you have kids and a stroller. We wanted the partial ocean view, that’s partly why we were on the third floor. The people upstairs were very loud and we could hear everything and lots of banging/stomping around, so noise travels. Check in was easy and staff was nice. That was the only time we needed to interact. Balcony was also nice to sit and watch the ocean and boats. Price was good for booking last minute and location. I would stay again but bring my own pillow and ask for lower floor.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Klaudine

The standard queen bed room was amazing. Room was very clean and comfortable to stay in along with the air conditioning. I would definitely stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Catherine

Nice

Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Hedva

The room was extremely small, and the shower was so tiny that it was difficult to shower comfortably. The bathroom was so cramped that the sink was actually located inside the room rather than in the bathroom. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it.

The only positive part of our stay was the woman at the front desk, who was very kind and welcoming. Unfortunately, aside from her, the overall experience was very disappointing, and I would not recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

April

Helpful front desk staff checked us in early and let us leave our bags downstairs until our room was ready a few hours later. The building is old but well maintained with charming old wood moldings and trims. The standard queen room was small but clean and well appointed with fresh paint, nice furnishings and a very comfortable bed. The sink is located in the main room with the toilet and shower stall in a separate space behind a sliding barn door. Our third floor room had a nice peekaboo view of the harbor but first and second floor rooms have no views. The convenient location is a 10 minutes walk from the ferry pier and central to all the sites and activities but being one block back from the harbor it was much quieter than some other lodgings. Overall this was a great place to stay on Catalina for a fairly reasonable price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Marko

Not so clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Khieu

Good

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Ziheedie

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Nicholas

Great place to stay, short walk to the water!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Penny

Dingy property rooms very small and old. Smallest shower I’ve ever seen and if you don’t like stairs don’t go

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Cindy

We had a great stay! The room was very clean, and the staff was excellent—friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. Gave us suggestions on activities and restaurants to eat at. The location was also perfect with shops and restaurants just a short walk away. The only downside was that the upstairs neighbors were quite loud, and we could hear them at times. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely consider staying here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Alicia

2nd time here location is amazing staff is nice hotel is clean will probably remain our go to for our Catalina visits.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Herb

The best part of our two night stay was the friendly and helpful office staff. The inn itself needs some improvements. The price to stay there was quite high like most places in Avalon,Santa Catalina Island.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Nancy

The peace want anything special, the sheets were dirty and when we asked for them to change it they didn’t, they just left other ones for us to do it even tho there was a mysterious stain on the bed. The shower also smelled like turtle tank, but they do let you keep your stuff there while you wait to check in so that was cool

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Ari

Perfect location for a night or 2. Doesn’t have elevators which is inconvenient for families with strollers or wheelchairs. But other than that decent spot.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Emily

No stairs at the hotel, if you book the ocean view you’re on the 4th floor. Staff was amazing and so helpful!! Rooms were okay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

veronica

The information was incorrect, they didn’t serve continental breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Ny

Appreciate the early two-hour check-in after arriving on the island 6 hours before check-in time. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our first-floor room was larger than expected for a queen-size bed and had a private outdoor patio. Also, the hotel is within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Daniel

View

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Leonel

Just ok, it was ok nothing more

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Denessa

The rook was small but clean and the hotel was very close to everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Cyra

Clean, comfortable, and centrally located. The hotel has a luggage hold so you can store your luggage and explore while you wait for your return ferry.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Taylor

The breeze from the ocean was great the room rarely got too hot. The check in was smooth and at check out they even offered to hold our bags until our ferry was about to leave. The location was far enough away from the main restaurants and bars that it was not loud at night, but not so far that we had to take a hike just to get to where we wanted to go. The room around the base of the bed could have been cleaner but the bed and bedding was clean! Overall would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Yasniel

The best vac

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

James

The hotel is in a great location. Centrally-located on Catalina Island.

The carpet in the common areas was pretty worn and needed cleaning or updating.

Staff was great. Rooms are small but very quaint.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

shannon

The property was very cozy and the staff was very welcoming. Everything was within walking distance and the walk to the port isn’t bad at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Amy

Staff is amazing!

Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Sean

1st the property has 4 stories high but no elevator which wasnt disclosed until days before my visit and I couldn't get another hotel at the last minute. 2nd the carpet around mini frig was soaked and all they did was leave a small loud dryer in room. I removed it from the room because it was so loud and in the way. 3rd the room was so small with large bed frame that was approx 8 inches from mattress causing my boyfriend to hit his shin twice leaving a bruise. 4th the bathroom had no shelf space and faucet water had a foul smell. 5th the bed frame was so loud every time we moved on the bed it was embarassing. 6th the sheets felt like they had sand near the feet even though we didnt go near sand. The only real good thing was the ocean view from our window.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Martha

Here's a balanced review that keeps the overall 4-star tone while mentioning the issues:

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Overall, we had a good stay and would consider staying here again. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the experience pleasant.

There were a few housekeeping details that could use some attention. The carpets looked a little dirty, there was dust on the coffee pot, so I didn't feel comfortable using it, and the lights above the bathroom mirror were also dusty. The pillows were quite flat and could be more comfortable.

Despite these issues, the hotel was comfortable overall, and the helpful staff made a positive impression. With a little more attention to cleanliness and room maintenance, this would easily be a 5-star stay.It sounds honest, fair, and constructive rather than overly critical.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

josh

A simple, clean, comfortable old-school Inn set in the village. Not a luxury accommodation, but very enjoyable stay for a good price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Vivian

Excellent location and staff. I look forward to staying there again. Staff was helpful. Please note there are no elevators in case that is important and there are 3 floors. If not an issue, this is an excellent place and everything is close by. Loved it!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Frederick

good

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Rodrigo

Exceptionally clean room and great staff. Whenever I phoned in what I needed I got it right away. Will definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Zachreson

Room was absolutely beautiful. Location was amazing and close to so many cute shops.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Kyna

No windows in the room. Super small room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Eileen

Beautiful small room with an exceptionally nice bed!

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Jose

Great location and staff! Would definitely recommend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Jeanne

Had a great stay!! Rooms were clean and staff were really nice and accommodating:)

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Anthony

I’ll make this easy.

Room 1
• black mold everywhere
•someone’s dry blood on the pillow
•over spray on fixtures
• horrible odor from restroom
• Bathroom contained the most black mold
•there was very little shampoo and body wash in the bottles so I had to add water
•gf got sick from the room

(I requested a room switch and they told me that’s all they had for me and that a manager will be present the next day to definitely assist with this matter)

Room 2
•smaller than the last which was already small
•black mold in here too
• random hair on the floorboard
• horrible odor from restroom
• window stuck closed
• door to hotel was not even the right size so it let light and sound travel through very easily

(Now for the most important part imo)

Tyler the manager. You are the main reason I’m writing this lol. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more condescending and arrogant individual in my life, especially someone who’s in the hospitality business. I came down and calmly spoke on the issue looking for assistance and you proceeded to push me off and send me to make a report to Expedia due to it being 3rd party which is totally fine, however the way you went about it then proceed to mention that you “could’ve helped me if I purchased the room direct with you guys” in a tone that most would find snarky and offensive was the cherry on top for me :) I’ve never even done a review before until now. I pray yall clean up because I foresee a nice red tag on that hotel.

Take care!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

danny

This little hotel was in a perfect location . The room is tiny but for solo travel is perfect or even a couple . Room is very tiny but nice and very clean

Self

4/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Francisco

TV did not work, There was a fan, but no remote. Room did feel hot at night even with lowest setting.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Barbara

The staff was very helpful and efficient and the hotel is in a great location, close to restaurants, shops and sites. We loved the view from our room on the 4th Floor, however, it was a trek up four flights of stairs to get there.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

YONGXU

房间的阳台风景很好，可以看到海边，但是，房间的电源插座很少而且离地面很低，床头没有电源插座，手机充电很不方便。房间的隔音太差，对面房间的声音都听到。旅店没有电梯，年纪大要上楼梯不方便。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Fe

Reception was very helpful and nice. Luggage storage made it very convenient to check-in and check out early and they called us when the room is available. Hot cookies every afternoon was an extra perk. The hotel is conveniently located in the middle of of town and you can walk everywhere. Highly recommended if you are going to Santa Catalina island❤️

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Kalisha

The overall state of the hotel is very outdated. There’s no elevator to access the upper level levels and the stairs and hallway smell like urine. I complain to the staff about the bedding being dirty and it seemed like it was an issue or inconvenience to them when I mentioned it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Summer

The woman at the front desk was so accommodating and helpful. The view was incredible! I am looking forward to staying there again in the future.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Kimberly

The room was a bit outdated from the advertised picture. There was a lot of dust under the bed, the shower had no door which caused the water to make puddles on the floor. We felt the room was really pricey for how small it was.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

William

Front staff was very friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Evelyn

Nice little hotel that served our overnight stay well.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Tamara

Older building, the place was clean

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Elizabeth

Put a little more effort into housekeeping, Your staff (Abby) were excellent great Help and very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Rema

The staff was good and nice!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Kim

The view was very nice. A gull visited often, so make sure the sliding door is shut. The sliding door still sticks, so close it slowly. The bed is very comfy. It is an old building that is kind of shabby, but still clean and well kept.

Family

2/10

Poor

03 May 2026

ivan

Dirty room, all the furniture old and all the paint falling apart. I stayed in the 4th floor didn’t have an elevator. The stairs were to steep. This is the worse hotel I been
$750 for one night is ridiculous.I went for breakfast I came at 11:15 am and I couldn’t get in my room they locked. Very disappointed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Tanya

The staff were all very nice. The rooms were nice too and I liked the bunk bed for the kids. The AC worked great! I did not like having to climb 3 flights of stairs just to get to our room each day. No elevators. Also, things close down early on the island and there's no pool or jacuzzi to wind down at the end of the evening. There is no lobby either. I asked the staff for a microwave to warm up some food for my son, and he showed me to a small staff area with a dirty microwave. I had to walk down the street to get a plastic spoon from a nearby restaurant. But the location was amazing!!! Everything is within walking distance which is so helpful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Kristen

Amazing view, clean room. Great location

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Leslie

room was dirty

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Ari

Staff was very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Keri

Staff was amazing! Property was well kept and clean and the location was perfect!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Vince

Good clean rooms. Was quiet at night yet near everything the island has to offer in terms of entertainment. The view wasn’t anything to write home about but the balcony was nice. Just be ready for a long trek up to your room if you’re up on the 3rd or 4th floors.

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

ronald w

Sort of

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

ramona

On 4th floor—no elevator—otherwise nice

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Veronica

Alex was great very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Aaron

10/10 the staff is amazing service

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Rachel

Room had an amazing view of the ocean and port. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Property is not modern but was a great palce to relax and the location is central to everything. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Julie

The lamps were very dirty and the bed was very loud.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Tina

The hotel was small but charming. I enjoyed my stay till the live band across the street played outside all night on Saturday. I could not sleep, I could not hear my tv. I’d probably choose a different hotel next time.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

George

It's an average stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Kassi

Very friendly accommodations. It was raining and check-in is at 4 pm and I asked if we could check in any bit earlier. They held our luggage and said they will call when the room was ready. It was ready early. The room was clean. It did have the ocean view we paid for. The hotel is old and built of wood so it does creak (as one would expect). If this would bother you then look for a newly rebuilt structure. These things don’t bother me if there is a logical reason and it’s expected. These things price was within our budget. Close to everything. More quiet since it’s a block away from the front street.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

aireen

Staff was very informative. Can be cleaner, a couple of issues in the room that I reported but was not fixed during our 1 night stay. Great location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Terry

Staff was friendly. An earnest attempt was made to have our room available early.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

NICHOLAS

The picture of the property was completely different to the room we offered. The carpets were run down, stained arm chairs, damaged bed frames & the toilet had damaged hangers and cabinets

Overall disappointed with the price point; website pictures vs the actual room.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Jonathan

All the soap was empty,sheets hand stains and weren’t ironed and the mini fridge had black mold. We spent $500 would definitely recommend spending $800 and staying somewhere nicer

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Kristina

Room was clean

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Joanna

Air conditioner was great, room was clean and the staff was super friendly.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Douglas

Quiet, clean, friendly staff. Great place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Juvenal

Yes it was working fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Nina

Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2026

Fernanda

I enjoyed this because I only stayed for two nights, however, if I were to stay more than that I think I would’ve gone crazy! The room is very small, which was okay for me and my husband. Staying longer would have made it a bit more annoying however, there was also no microwave. Overall, it was a great stay, they let us store our bags until check-in, and even after we checked out waiting for our ferry.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Yu

So clean and comfortable hotel

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

kristin

The hotel is small with no elevator. It had a nice balcony where one can sit with a book, or some friends that over looks the street. The feel gave me a St. Thomas Virgin Island/Puerto Rico vibe. It’s fresh, and clean. The staff were very good at providing suggestions of where to eat or go. The island is very small. Our room was clean and just enough room for two who weren’t going to spend a lot of time inside.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Shireen

It’s a very small dated property. No amenities at all. Close to the main strip, restaurants and the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Kyoko

The room was small, but it was clean and in a convenient location, which was nice. However, the bathroom did not have a lock.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Martha

My room was on the third floor and had a lovely balcony with an ocean view! It was clean, comfortable & quiet. One thing of note is this historic hotel does not have an elevator. But with the central location, this hotel is hard to beat. We will return.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Antoinette

Overall, experience was really great. The air-conditioning worked great, the room was clean. The bed was soft and comfortable to sleep on. There was a beautiful ocean view that I could see from my bed. It was in walking distance to everything, restaurants and bars and the beach so the location was ideal. It was definitely a good choice for my birthday weekend. I would recommend this hotel and stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Kelly

The hotel is very run down. The carpet was old and stained, the bed sheets were stained. The hotel had no circulating air and had a very musky smell. The pictures were very deceiving. Great location but not what you paid for nor worth the money.

Friends_and_family Family