Hotel Atwater

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Avalon Pier

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Exterior
Lobby
Golf
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
125 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Catalina Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Atwater)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (William)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Atwater)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Phillip Knight)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Helen Atwater ADA)

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Avalon)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Ada Elizabeth)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Avalon

City center stay.With a stay at this Avalon hotel, you'll be steps from Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier. Avalon Theater and Catalina Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Atwater

3-star hotel near Avalon Pier
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Hotel Atwater also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. A complete renovation of Hotel Atwater was completed in August 2019.

This 3-star Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Atwater offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Ziplining

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Atwater to the airport?

Hotel Atwater is 10 mi (23-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Atwater?

As of Apr 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Atwater on May 8, 2025 start from $249.0, 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.

Does Hotel Atwater have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Atwater.

How close is Hotel Atwater to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.7 mi (70-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Atwater offer free breakfast?

Hotel Atwater does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Atwater?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Atwater?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Atwater?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Atwater have a pool?

Hotel Atwater does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Atwater have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Atwater to downtown Avalon?

Hotel Atwater is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Hotel Atwater Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Anaheim

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layton

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

Very friendly

Front desk staff were amazing! Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiao

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't go there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People who works at the hotel is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria c

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

Wonderful Experience

Location & Hotel were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya, Northridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Rapid City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place stay. Rooms were small, but it was built in the 1930s. Fully renovated in 2019 and the hotel is still in excellent shape. Easy walking distance to anywhere in Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it !!!! Always clean always great service .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fumi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and cleanliness. Convenient walk to grocery store
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel Is really Nice For A small get away spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is on point! Very welcoming, friendly and professional. Bed- beyond comfortable. Front desk had great recommendations for food and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert, Encinitas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very disorganized and not honest about texting when our room was ready to checkin early. Confrontation as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024