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Hotel Vista Del Mar

417 Crescent Ave., Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Hotel Vista Del Mar
Ranked #2 of 18 hotels in Avalon
4.5 of 5 stars 198 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(15)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Very friendly(7)
  • Ocean views(5)
  • Comfortable bed(5)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Wet bar(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Steve Steakhouse(3)
  • Warm cookies(3)
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Green Valley, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We spent two nights here and we had a wonderful time. We had one of the two front; ocean view rooms, which came with binoculars! The room was very lovely. The location was ideal. The bed was very comforatable. They had a continental breakfast and an evening fresh baked cookie. It was a very fun time!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Had an amazing time on the Island. The Vista del Mar was an awesome hotel. Centrally located, very nice and accommodated our family size. Will stay again.

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Sunnyvale, CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Our stay began months ago - at the last minute we had to move our reservation because my son broke his leg - despite their cancellation policy they did this with no problem. When our ferry was cancelled due to bad weather they called to tell us this (Catalina Express had already informed us). We were let into our room... More

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Moreno Valley, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Wonderful hotel with Wonderful Staff. Large room and that hard to find in Catalina. Definately would go back.

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El Segundo, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
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We had the Ocean view room 5/12 through 5/14. It may seem a bit pricey but we felt that the view, service and quality made it worth every cent. The staff was very attentive, sincere, and friendly. My girlfriend particularly enjoyed the tub while I loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. We can't wait to come here... More

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Davis, CA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We adored our OceanView room at Hotel Vista Del Mar! The convenient location, the perfect view of the harbor, the comfortable & large balcony that we spent many hours on were all perfect. Each encounter with staff was professional and very responsive. Convenient location to a market (directly behind the hotel) and a great fine dining restaurant Avalon Grill on... More

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Sunset Beach, California, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We stayed 5/4-5/6. Upon checking in to the room, we discovered a half empty bottle of wine under the bed and dirty undergarments in a drawer. We were awoken at 6:30 the first morning to the roar of several screaming kids from the room adjacent to ours which we believe were the children of one of the housekeepers.overall, for what... More

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IslanderAvalon, Owner at Hotel Vista Del Mar, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Dear Dave: Thank you for your comments, all comments good or bad help us be a better hotel. We check and double check all rooms after they are cleaned by housekeeping and are surprised to hear your complaint. You are correct about the noisy kids that were guests of the hotel not “children of the housekeeper”. As soon as we... More

Huntington Beach
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It might seem high priced, but it is worth every penny. SUPER clean, beautiful rooms, staff is ridiculously nice. I would rate this hotel with 6 stars. The view, the rooms, the staff, the location, the internet, the cleaniness, all the best on the island!!!

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Woodinville, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This hotel was perfectly located off the main street and works out great for running up to change, drop off packages, etc. We loved Alex at the front desk! He was so helpful in giving us dinner or activity ideas. He definitely made our stay more enjoyable! The lobby was beautiful and our room was great. To be fair, the... More

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San Diego
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel Vista Del Mar is a wonderful property in the heart of downtown Avalon. It is on the third story, just above Steve's Steakhouse, with a beautiful view of the harbor. The benefits are wonderful, with a continental breakfast every morning with your choice of coffees, teas, juice, cereals, oatmeals, fruit, bagels, cream cheese, jellies, pastries, yogurts, etc. Each night... More

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Address: 417 Crescent Ave., Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
Price range (per night):* S$187 - 637

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