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120 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704, United States

+1 310 510 2000

$121+

Hotel Atwater

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Overall guest ratings

8.1/10 Excellent

Based on 2100 reviews

Review highlights

Location

9.7
Service

9.0
WiFi

3.1
Amenities

1.8

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Comfortable beds

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About

Newly remodeled and more comfortable than ever, the Hotel Atwater is one of Avalon's largest and best located Catalina Island hotels. The historic Hotel Atwater was built in the 1920's and offers a wide variety of room types from Economy to Suites. This hotel fits any budget and is perfect for active couples, families, scuba divers and large groups. All rooms are on the second and third floor of the property and accessible by stairs only.

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Amenities

Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Internet
Air-conditioned
24 Hour Front Desk
Safe
Beachfront
Concierge service
No smoking
Pets not allowed
Storage available

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Families

Solo

Overall Rating

8.1 Excellent

Based on 2,100 reviews

Location

9.7

Service

9.0

Breakfast

8.3

Comfort

5.1

Room

4.4

WiFi

3.1

Amenities

1.8

Overall Rating

8.0 Excellent

Based on 1,323 reviews

Location

9.6

Service

9.2

Breakfast

8.3

Comfort

5.1

Room

4.6

WiFi

3.4

Amenities

1.8

Overall Rating

8.2 Excellent

Based on 714 reviews

Location

9.7

Service

8.7

Breakfast

8.3

Room

4.5

WiFi

3.3

Amenities

1.8

Overall Rating

8.5 Excellent

Based on 63 reviews

Location

9.8

Service

9.1

Room

4.4

Amenities

1.7

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probably due to age

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10.0

Much needed vacation

Pros: My first time to the island the hotel staff made my stay very enjoyable and relaxing

Reviewed Aug 2016

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4.0

Pros: Close to beach

Cons: Old, rundown, noisy, expensive

Reviewed Jun 2017

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6.8

Our Trip Back To Catalina Island.

Pros: The charm.

Cons: There was no indication about not having any Elevators when we made our reservation. Also the botel's Electrical System needs to be updated. In their defense we are told that the Hotel will be closing for a major renovation in a few months.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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5.4

Reviews and price do not meet expectations.

Pros: Close to the main road and attractions

Cons: Staff was not as pleasant as I would have expected. Was told would get a txt when room was ready before 3pm and when checked back saw a txt was written at the top of the reservation and when stated that I never recieved a txt was just told well your room was ready. Asked for a cot for a grown adult to be added to the room and was given a baby crib. The man at the front desk was the only helpful person that day to fix the problem. The room was run down and had many pieces missing from the walls and the screens outside the windows were falling off the outlets were extremely limited and in very odd locations. The bathroom floor was slanted and many stains on the mattress. The complimentary breakfast was extremely limited and the women helping us was rude. Did not feel that this hotel was worth the price and would not plan on staying here again or recommending others stay.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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10.0

Great value!

Pros: Clean, nice staff, near the water and a great value!

Cons: No elevator.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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10.0

Super Helpful Staff!

Pros: Every staff person that we interacted with from check-in to check-out went above and beyond to help us and to make our stay so enjoyable.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.7

Simple pleasure

Pros: The location is right in the heart of Avalon, and you don't have to haul your stuff up a huge hill to get to. The staff is very nice and accommodating. We were easily able to store our belongings at the hotel, both before and after our check in while we were on the island. The room is simple, but we were only using it to sleep and shower. It was clean. Had Disney channel, which is an absolute plus when you travel with a toddler.

Cons: Only "issue", I'd say is, in the morning, we had our window open and the street below is quite loud with all the golf carts going by to the Von's grocery store. But close the window and problem solved.

Reviewed Apr 2016

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10.0

Pros: I really liked how it was right in front of the water. It was in a good location where everything was walking distance: food, arcade, cart rentals, bike rentals, kayaking, and more. The hotel also provided complimentary breakfast and allowed us to leave our baggage in the lobby before we could check in or after we've already checked out. The staff was really great as well.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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8.2

Pros: The staff was super friendly and the rooms were clean. I liked that we were right in the middle of where the action is, so it was quite convenient.

Cons: No elevator, and no place to hang anything up to dry. Tiny sink in the bathroom and no place to set down your cosmetic bag. Since this is a beach place, it would be nice to have an area to hang swimsuits, towels, etc.

Reviewed Aug 2016

review from
8.0

It was s very nice room

Pros: I liked the decor

Cons: No elevator

Reviewed Sep 2016

review from
9.1

Pros: Proximity to all is perfect! All I need is a bed and bath with a tv, I got it! Best deal in town!

Reviewed Nov 2016

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10.0

Good little hotel for the price

Pros: Location, price, and service.

Cons: Small bathroom but it was adequate.

Reviewed Jun 2016

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10.0

Much needed vacation

Pros: My first time to the island the hotel staff made my stay very enjoyable and relaxing

Reviewed Aug 2016

review from
10.0

Great value!

Pros: Clean, nice staff, near the water and a great value!

Cons: No elevator.

Reviewed Jul 2016

review from
10.0

Super Helpful Staff!

Pros: Every staff person that we interacted with from check-in to check-out went above and beyond to help us and to make our stay so enjoyable.

Reviewed Jul 2017

review from
9.7

Simple pleasure

Pros: The location is right in the heart of Avalon, and you don't have to haul your stuff up a huge hill to get to. The staff is very nice and accommodating. We were easily able to store our belongings at the hotel, both before and after our check in while we were on the island. The room is simple, but we were only using it to sleep and shower. It was clean. Had Disney channel, which is an absolute plus when you travel with a toddler.

Cons: Only "issue", I'd say is, in the morning, we had our window open and the street below is quite loud with all the golf carts going by to the Von's grocery store. But close the window and problem solved.

Reviewed Apr 2016

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10.0

Pros: I really liked how it was right in front of the water. It was in a good location where everything was walking distance: food, arcade, cart rentals, bike rentals, kayaking, and more. The hotel also provided complimentary breakfast and allowed us to leave our baggage in the lobby before we could check in or after we've already checked out. The staff was really great as well.

Reviewed Jul 2016

review from
9.1

Pros: Proximity to all is perfect! All I need is a bed and bath with a tv, I got it! Best deal in town!

Reviewed Nov 2016

review from
10.0

Good little hotel for the price

Pros: Location, price, and service.

Cons: Small bathroom but it was adequate.

Reviewed Jun 2016

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6.8

Our Trip Back To Catalina Island.

Pros: The charm.

Cons: There was no indication about not having any Elevators when we made our reservation. Also the botel's Electrical System needs to be updated. In their defense we are told that the Hotel will be closing for a major renovation in a few months.

Reviewed Jun 2017

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8.2

Pros: The staff was super friendly and the rooms were clean. I liked that we were right in the middle of where the action is, so it was quite convenient.

Cons: No elevator, and no place to hang anything up to dry. Tiny sink in the bathroom and no place to set down your cosmetic bag. Since this is a beach place, it would be nice to have an area to hang swimsuits, towels, etc.

Reviewed Aug 2016

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8.0

It was s very nice room

Pros: I liked the decor

Cons: No elevator

Reviewed Sep 2016

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4.0

Pros: Close to beach

Cons: Old, rundown, noisy, expensive

Reviewed Jun 2017

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5.4

Reviews and price do not meet expectations.

Pros: Close to the main road and attractions

Cons: Staff was not as pleasant as I would have expected. Was told would get a txt when room was ready before 3pm and when checked back saw a txt was written at the top of the reservation and when stated that I never recieved a txt was just told well your room was ready. Asked for a cot for a grown adult to be added to the room and was given a baby crib. The man at the front desk was the only helpful person that day to fix the problem. The room was run down and had many pieces missing from the walls and the screens outside the windows were falling off the outlets were extremely limited and in very odd locations. The bathroom floor was slanted and many stains on the mattress. The complimentary breakfast was extremely limited and the women helping us was rude. Did not feel that this hotel was worth the price and would not plan on staying here again or recommending others stay.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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