Best Hotels with bar in Avalon

The hotel has been renovated fairly recently but is already starting to show some wear and tear. We have stayed a couple of times in different rooms but unfortunately don’t think we will be back. We stayed in a bunk room previously and had an issue with the smaller than functional linen closet (my 12 yr old 5’0 / 87lb daughter couldn’t even shower without bumping walls and having to wash legs outside of the shower stall - you literally can not bend or lift legs to wash below the waist). I thought maybe it was a result of the room being designed as an afterthought and selected a standard double for our most recent stay. Sadly I was wrong and the shower was just as tiny. The whole room was tiny, very cramped, nowhere to put your personal items or bags, nowhere to sit, one bedside drawer and was really lacking in cleanliness. There were literally 2 outlets in the room. One in the bedside lamp and one in the bathroom- however - with a small pedestal sink and zero countertop there is nowhere to use any hair tools and be able to set them down or set down any products, make up, toothbrushes etc. Our sink had a slow leak. I had brought a small birthday banner and some small decorations to put up for my daughter’s birthday and there was really literally nowhere to put it. We stayed for 5 days - perhaps 1 or 2 nights max for a single or couple would be ok but for a family of 3 for an extended time was awful. We were stepping over our suitcases, had to dig through our bags each time we needed anything and couldn’t keep our clean clothes and towels separate from our ‘dirty/wet’ items without sleeping with them in/on the bed or putting them back in our suitcase. Our first day we noticed the shower wash, shampoo and conditioner dispensers were empty and were told they “ran out” so we had to go shopping for the week. Most of the staff are friendly. The door which is supposed to be locked after hours is not so even my daughter commented “what if we weren’t staying here - we could be any random walking up to the rooms”. In hindsight, I wish I would’ve taken pictures. Again, we have given this hotel a couple of chances and it’s ok but for the price (over $1300 including a special extended stay “deal” for 4 nights) albeit a pretty good location, but we likely will not be back.

This was our first time here and stayed on the recommendation of someone else. Our normal place to stay has been sold and is closed. The hotel is large, clean and has some really interesting woodwork as it is over 100 years old. Wainscoting in the halls, stairs, lobby etc. The stairway is wide with wood handrails. However, on our way down the stairs right at the lobby, it is dark and my husband missed the last step and luckily he caught himself before falling. The person on duty asked if he was okay, which he was. However, the next time we went to the room, they had put a bright orange rug in front of the stairs. It was easier to see. We were on the second floor and there is no elevator unless they are hiding it. The rooms on their website look beautiful. But that is not what we got. Our room was a good size, not too small. Queen bed, beat up dresser, newer TV and Dish cable, portable air conditioning, microwave, fridge, small table with two chairs, large closet, tub with shower and more. BUT there was hardly any decorating done to the room. It has wainscoting all around and nice crown moulding, but they forgot the personal touch. There were two or three pictures but that was it. The window coverings were wood blinds and only one of them worked because of the floor air-conditioning that had a large vent running to the window. The window obviously was always partially open. They only good thing is that we looked towards the back of the hotel. There no lights or noise to bother us. Had the room had some personal touches and get rid of the that air conditioning unit, we would think differently about the hotel. In addition, they are replacing the wood siding on the hotel and our room had a view of scaffolding. We come ofter to Avalon and will have to think hard if we want to try this place again.

With a stay at Seacrest Inn, you'll be centrally located in Avalon, within a 5-minute drive of Catalina Island Golf Course and Hamilton Beach. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Moonstone Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cabrillo Beach.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.The front desk is staffed during limited hours.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and dryers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Everything in Avalon is walkable , and the Atwater has been a haven for savvy travellers for decades , those who want to experience the restaurants and bars of the harbour area and then walk back to a quiet safe refuge . The room was not the largest , although it had a great view of the harbour . What it lacked in size it redeemed itself in cleanliness , comfort and amenities . The hotel bar is offsite , a few steps from the hotel at the “ Avalon Grill “ .. Atwater guests get a $20 room credit to spend here .. the place was built and created for the Wrigley family .. they were no strangers to luxury and the finer things in life , so to walk in their footsteps gives you an idea of the experience that awaits .. Highly recommended..

When you stay at Hotel Metropole in Avalon, you'll be connected to a shopping center, just steps from Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier. This golf hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hamilton Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Avalon Theater.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.For lunch or brunch, stop by Cafe Metropole, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff.Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

The hotel wifi is not good, tripped during the stay, for unknown reasons