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Bellanca Hotel

Property class: 3

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with food and drinks, and a view of the beach with boats.
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and residential buildings.
A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a counter, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern hotel with a white facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small seating area, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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111 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Museum for Art & History
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Descanso Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small seating area, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a geometric pattern, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror above the bed.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabana King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view through a glass door, and a patterned wall.

Cabana King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabana King Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a green chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Cabana King Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Avalon

At Bellanca Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Catalina Museum for Art & History and Catalina Island Visitor Center. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Avalon hotel include Green Pleasure Pier and Avalon Theater.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Museum for Art & History - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Descanso Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Avalon Port - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scoops - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bellanca Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Mediterranean Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bellanca Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Avalon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
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, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Portofino Hotel Avalon
Portofino Avalon
Portofino Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Avalon
Bellanca Hotel Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Bellanca Hotel?

Yep, Bellanca Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from Hamilton Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Bellanca Hotel?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellanca Hotel on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$228, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bellanca Hotel?

No, Bellanca Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bellanca Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bellanca Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bellanca Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Bellanca Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Catalina Island Golf Course is a short 19-minute walk away.

Bellanca Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and convenient location/ we would be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff lots of cool amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has cozy rooms with everything that you would need for your trip. The staff is super helpful and charismatic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable. Especially liked the counter space outside the bathroom area. Having the Naughty Fox cafe and bar attached was very convenient. Yes I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved the location, roof top terrace for early am coffee and the restaurant/bar attached was yummy too! Rooms were clean and comfortable, we plan to return for sure!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a gorgeous spot, with excellent views! Everything was very walkable, and we had fun cruising around on the complementary beach cruisers (bikes) provided by the hotel. The restaurant was delish! Loved the Ahi Nachos and drinks. Very comfortable, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close by, walking was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very nice location right on the main road. It was clean and the air conditioning worked really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place I stay when I go to Catalina Island. I recently booked a stay for my parents for their anniversary and they had no issues checking in. The staff are very helpful and polite and it’s located in one of the most convenient spots on the island. 11/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! We arrived early and they allowed us to leave our bags behind. We also enjoyed use of the complimentary bikes to enjoy Lover's Cove! Staff were all very friendly and we enjoyed a great lunch at The Naught Fox downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to everything in Avalon. Other guests were a bit loud--property room was not well insulated from outside noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic. Great location with beautiful views. The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was clean and well kept. Bed was very comfy and air condition worked well. I would stay here again when we go back to Catalina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a great place to stay and explore the island! Staff are great, air conditioning kept us cool, a great spot to be able to walk around an enjoy Avalon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay tuned here every time were in Avalon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The bar is wonderful. Free bikes and chairs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's location is great, it's very clean, the staff is polite and does their job quickly, the part of the hotel that I found great was its silence, and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was top tier. Very walkable to all of the prime spots that you would want to see in Avalon. The bar/restaurant that is in the hotel is also a nice amenity that you can enjoy, facing the beach side.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cool very clean and the bar was well set up. Food was amazing. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located near transportation, dining, and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Overlooking views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026