What to expect:
The Hermosa Hotel is Catalina Island's friendly, economy hotel located in the heart of Avalon, just a short 10-15 minute walk from the boat landing. The Historic Hermosa has been serving guests of the island since 1896 and our rooms are still small and simple. NO fancy amenities, but many of our rooms now have air conditioning and heat. We have lots of character, as part of the charm of our 100+ year-old building is its “Catalina Funkiness.”

We do NOT have elevators and DO have many stairs. We have free wi-fi available in the lobby, which picks up from most rooms. There are no phones in the rooms; most cell phones have reception here. We have hair dryers & irons available at check-in for your use - no need to pack them!

We continue to offer clean rooms at Avalon’s best prices, and our tradition has been to provide the island’s friendliest service and a chance for people who budget carefully to enjoy all the fun the island has to offer. We are a family-operated hotel and desire wholeheartedly for our guests to enjoy their stay on Catalina and return as often as possible. We want to hear firsthand from our guests any comments, good or bad, and we’ll strive to make improvements wherever necessary. We look forward to providing you with the very best in personal service and affordable accommodations.

IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTICE: Don't be fooled by sites like travelocity, expedia, etc. We aren't associated with them, yet they show our hotel in their system. ANY date you submit comes up as SOLD OUT, which isn't true. To make a reservation with us, simply call us directly or submit an online request from the Reservations Requests tab above. We're sorry if they've caused you any confusion and aren't sure why they operate this way!

Serving guests since 1896

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...Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages
Toll-Free: 877-241-1313 Local: 310-510-1010
Email: info@hermosahotel.com
131 Metropole Street, Avalon CA 90704
Mailing Address: PO Box 646, Avalon CA 90704

Also visit the Catalina Beach House Hotel

TripAdvisor.com: “The staff make this the nicest place we went on the island. And the price is right. We were there for a quick week-end dive/snorkel get-away. It was perfect.”

Yelp.com: “This hotel has a very down-home personality, clean rooms, close to everything -- The hotel staff is top notch!!”

Island Specific Travel Tips
- Our island is sometimes lovingly referred to as “Catalina Funky” - with its old buildings, small rooms, but very charming atmosphere.
- Noise carries in our small town - ear plugs can be a lifesaver to save your ears from gas golf carts & late-night revelers heading home!
- You can bring your bikes with you on the boat for a nominal fee; but you can also rent them on island. You’ll need passes from the Conservancy for biking (low-cost) and hiking (free), which are easy to secure. Hikers should have closed-toed shoes (trails are hard to hike in flip-flops).
- To see all of “Catalina” beyond the town of Avalon consider an interior tour of our beautiful island, which is protected by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
- The Zip Line Eco Tour sells out in advance - ask hotel staff to reserve your tours when making your booking.
- Avalon is a very “walking” community with its hills & stairs; the primary source of transportation is feet; golf carts are rented for short-term sight-seeing and there are no car rentals.
- While it’s usually clear and mild during the day, the evenings cool down quickly and the winters are downright chilly - pack accordingly!
-If you plan on beach time, you may want to bring a beach towel & chair.

DIRECTIONS: If you’ve just arrived to Catalina, you’ll see folks walking from the boat drop-off to the right towards town... follow the main street that parallels the ocean.

The Hermosa Hotel is two streets past the green pier 1/2 block up from the beach at 131 Metropole Street; the Catalina Beach House Hotel is four streets past the green pier one block uphill at 200 Marilla Avenue.

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