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Hotel Atwater

3.0 star property
Travelers can zip line through the skies or take a leisurely stroll along Avalon Pier, balancing peaceful island moments with thrilling adventures

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Hotel Atwater on Catalina Island is steps from Avalon Pier. Guests enjoy spectacular views, adrenaline-pumping zip line adventures, or relaxing coffee breaks at the nearby cafe. Attentive staff provides luggage storage, making exploration easy from this convenient island base.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Atwater)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Atwater)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Avalon)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Ada Elizabeth)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Helen Atwater ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Phillip Knight)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (William)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Avalon, Hotel Atwater is in the city center and near the beach. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Theater are cultural highlights of the area. Avalon Pier and Catalina Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, ecotours, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Avalon travel guide
Map
125 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Casino building and Avalon Harbor, Avalon, Catalina Island, California
    Catalina Island Visitor Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Island Museum Harbour With Boats
    Catalina Island Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • catalina islands avalon city from above
    Avalon Port
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Overlook, Catalina Island, California
    Catalina Casino
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catalina Island is only 22 miles from LA and makes for a good day trip from there. #LifeAtExpedia
    Descanso Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Atwater

Hotel near Catalina Island Museum
Located close to Avalon Pier and Avalon Theater, Hotel Atwater provides a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy ziplining at this hotel.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 95 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is 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

Is Hotel Atwater pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Atwater?

As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Atwater on Feb 11, 2026 start from CA $207.99, 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.

What time is check-in at Hotel Atwater?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Atwater?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Atwater located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this hotel is steps from Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Museum. Avalon Theater and Catalina Casino are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Atwater Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roudabeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to commute , friendly helpful staff and pretty clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so cute and very clean. We had an incredible view! The staff was very friendly! We felt like we were staying in a 5 star facility for a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

PAWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room, good decor, location is super convenient. Overall very happy with the stay. However we were very surprised of not having kettle or coffee machine in the room of a pricey hotel.
Beautiful view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful overall experience. Guest services were friendly and helpful. Everything was within walking distance which was super convenient. My room was clean and didn’t hear a lot of noise from other guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Very helpful staff. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

The Front Desk Staff. They were friendly and always extremely helpful with any request. Especially Finn and
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel with amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean. And they did offer us a bottle of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, but a hotel nowadays should be able to offer a hot shower. The water for Luke warm at best. So uncomfortable and would not stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Atwater Hotel was excellent. The was clean and very well made. The service was excellent and the hotel was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and very nice. Conveniently located for walking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super nice front desk. Received text from hotel the day before arrival providing details for luggage service at the ferry. Nice bathroom. Clean room. Beautiful building and great location. Only reason I did not give 5 stars. Is because the carpet just is not super clean looking. Appears time for near carpets which can be a turn off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed in Catalina several times. The Atwater might be my favorite so far. The rooms are small because as most standard hotel rooms are on the island but the hotel is beautiful, clean and the location is so convenient. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. There were 15 of us and we all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanibel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful staff. Loved my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel, amazing staff!

Beautiful hotel, amazing service, and all around exceeded expectations. Loved the gentleman who took my bag right from the Catalina Express dock, instantly freeing me of the hassle of lugging it around until check in. Champagne splits in the room were an added touch you don’t often get, I’ll definitely stay again next trip out there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were excellent. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Staff & service
Filthy, worn carpet in room. Otherwise great staff and beautiful lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Atwater Hotel is great! It's very cute - clean and beachy vibe. We love staying here! I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very nice hotel with a friendly front desk staff. Everything was clean and high quality. Excellent location. BUT the room was sooooooo small. Like barely get around the beds small. It was ok for one night—if staying longer I would need a larger space and at this nightly price point I’ll stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really easy to get to (of course, Avalon is tiny), with a central location in town. Room was kind of noisy - lots of drain/water/something noise from the sink, beeping/buzzing outside the window all day long, and the AC in the room ran constantly (at least the fan part). It was clean, as comfortable as could be expected, and although small, normal size for a room on Catalina. The front desk, and everyone we interacted with was EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025