Hotel Atwater

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Downtown Avalon comfort, steps to shore

Set in the heart of Avalon’s historic downtown, Hotel Atwater keeps the waterfront close without feeling right on the boardwalk. The lobby pairs soft string music with Wrigley-era artifacts, while guestrooms mix natural materials and bright coastal color. A grab-and-go café next door makes mornings easy with Illy coffee, tea, and breakfast bites.

  • Dining next door

    The adjacent Bistro at the Atwater covers coffee, breakfast items, and specialty drinks.

  • Seamless arrival

    Complimentary luggage service runs between the Avalon ferry terminal and the hotel.

  • Beach day made simple

    Enjoy access to Descanso Beach Club, plus complimentary beach towels.
$299 nightly
The total price is $335
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • In-room welcome with two sparkling wine splits
  • Bright guestrooms with Wi-Fi and smart TVs
  • Mini-refrigerators and digital concierge tablets in rooms
  • Borrow bikes to cruise Avalon streets
  • Complimentary access to Catalina Island Medical Center Fitness Center
  • Stay central, one block from the beach
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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a bookshelf, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Atwater)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with a view of greenery.

Room, 1 King Bed (Atwater)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with drawers, a mirror, a television, and a door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, and wall-mounted lights.

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

Room, 1 King Bed (Avalon)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Suite (Ada Elizabeth)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a mirror.

Suite (Helen Atwater ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

Suite (Phillip Knight)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a dresser, a chair, and a balcony with patterned curtains.

Suite (William)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalon Port - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Descanso Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 35.5 miles/57.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Trap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Atwater

  • Hotel Atwater offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Green Pleasure Pier and Catalina Museum for Art & History. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Also, Catalina Casino and Avalon Theater are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Ziplining
  • Beach nearby
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Atwater Avalon
Atwater Hotel
Hotel Atwater
Hotel Atwater Avalon
Atwater Hotel Avalon
Hotel Atwater Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Hotel Atwater Catalina Island/Avalon
Hotel Atwater Hotel
Hotel Atwater Avalon
Hotel Atwater Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Atwater offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Atwater does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Atwater?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Atwater?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Atwater?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Catalina Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Atwater and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

What's the area around Hotel Atwater like?

Hotel Atwater is in the heart of Avalon, a short 14-minute walk from Catalina Island Golf Course and 3 minutes' walk from Catalina Museum for Art & History. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hotel Atwater Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's beach location was perfect, within a short walking distance to the main hub of Avalon and the beach/dock area. (12 reviews)
  • The hotel's Bistro served excellent food and staff were very welcoming and helpful. (18 reviews)
  • Air conditioning was consistently described as great, perfect, amazing, and quiet, working efficiently in all rooms. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel and facilities, the stuff were so amazing, the location is the best near by to whole the entertainment.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, beautiful hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good concierge staff, the team is very accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms. Very updated and modern. We really enjoyed staying there and will stay again during our next visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and well-kept premises. Staff was helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is beautiful hotel, very centrally located. Staff was friendly, they even have an on site coffee bar and offer champagne and waters upon arrival. They also provide luggage service to/from the ferry. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel was beautiful and the staff was kind and very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

One reason we like to stay at the Atwater is because they keep it spotless clean all the time. The lobby is large and beautifully appointed and so relaxing with comfortable sofas and chairs and ice water at the ready 24/7. The rooms are very clean as well and this hotel has an elevator which is a welcome amenity. The staff is very friendly and eager to help with any questions, directions etc. The area reserved for light breakfast items is also always clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

I will stay at this hotel again. A huge plus was we arrived early and the staff did not hesitate to find us an available room. We stopped in to see if they could hold our bags for a few hours before check in and they immediately found us an available room which I did not expect, that was a huge plus, we appreciate the staff for that especially Bay who was the one who helped us. The rooms were clean and the common areas were aesthetically pleasing. The location is right in the middle of everything and close to casino point.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a beautiful hotel with lovely decor. Very convenient location. The rooms have excellent air conditioning.
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, staff was very friendly, very clean hotel.
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8/10 Very good

AtWater hotel is wonderful nice location wonderful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Air conditioning was great, staff was very helpful
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6/10 Good

Clean room, thoughtful amenities, customer service could use improvement, great location, no pool
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8/10 Very good

Staff were very helpful and friendly. They welcomed us like we’d been there before but it was our first time on the island.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, very clean hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Pretty much everything during our stay was great. Staff were great, location is perfect. My only complaint was the rooms are very very small and other guest are inconsiderate with having kids constantly run up and down the hallways and letting family’s run a muck. Also if you plan on doing tours or excursions book through the hotel and get a discount. Also adding casting to the tvs would be a great small addition
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10/10 Exceptional

Service was exceptional. The room was clean and location was outstanding!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, upbeat staff. The hotel was close to everything and was a clean and boutique style place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

hotel was centrally located, close to all shopping and dining. very clean and comfortable. staff was friendly and very helpful setting up tours on islandx would stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

Proximity to EVERYTHING
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8/10 Very good

The front desk staff was wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Central to everything waterfront. Great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location with helpful and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is centrally located off the Main Street, near everything, very clean and modern decor, comfortable mattress for a good nights sleep with friendly and helpful staff. Cons: No vending machines and the Bistro downstairs doesn’t have any jelly/jam.