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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property

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Beach
Bathroom
Terrace/patio
View from property
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Courtyard Area (1 Full and 1 Twin Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Courtyard Area (2 Double Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Avalon

Hotel Mac Rae puts you in the heart of Avalon, within steps of Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Avalon hotel include Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Trap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Mac Rae offers 24 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Air-conditioning
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The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Mac Rae?

The closest beach to Hotel Mac Rae is Hamilton Beach (1.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Mac Rae?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on 11 May 2026 start from AU$300, 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 Hotel Mac Rae?

No, Hotel Mac Rae does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Mac Rae?

There isn't one on site, but Catalina Island Golf Course is a short 16-minute walk away.

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect historic location, clean, lovely and friendly staff, morning breakfast. Great Value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lanette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable and the staff was great..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carol, Birmingham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we carried heavy luggage way past the hotel thanks to gps and I called for assistance to find the hotel, received recording that said it was past hours (it was 4:00). I left a voicemail asking for a return call asap to be able to find the hotel. No return call and finally found someone who knew where it was. So we trudged back, then hauled the heavy luggage up the steep stairs. (Leaving on a two-month cruise the next day). No one at desk, rang the bell and the kid came out from where he’d been sitting right behind the office wall. He had to have heard the phone or if he was away, could have checked and heard my voicemail pleading for help. We’re in our 70’s, not prime. Probably took us 20 minutes to get to the hotel after calling, he never called us. So not a good start to our stay. Otherwise, it was good. Especially appreciated the Keurig and flavored creamers, that was perfect! Would like to come back when warmer and sunnier weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN, GARDENA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. The only hard thing was climbing 2 flights of stairs with luggage. Room was clean, the workers were all very friendly. Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

lisa, paso robles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cute Little motel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Taorui

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nine Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Hotel Mac Rae between Christmas and New Years, the weather was not the best because of some storms, but the stay was great. I stayed in one of the rooms with the view of the beach and boardwalk. The room was nice (it’s an older hotel but it was nice to have a built-in closet with nice size drawers. In room there is a small refrigerator and coffee maker. Very clean room, nice view of the harbor. It even had a nice outdoor court room area but could not take advantage of it due to the weather. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place right where all the action happens!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janyce

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Blanca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Old hotel. Outdated. No elevators. 2 set of stairs to reach top. Small room, very clean. King bed very comfortable. Heating and air wall unit worked great. Plus a functioning ceiling fan. Nice TV. Small refrigerator, worked great. Room a bit noisy, but it faced the boardwalk. Great staff. We would stay here again.
Comfortable King Bed.
In room refrigerator.
Bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes VERY HELPFUL, they held our luggage until check-in and checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman who was on staff was very sweet and checked us in early. Room was nice, clean and cozy. At checkout, she was nice to say to leave luggage and she’d watch it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jyothilakshmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. The staf were friendly and very professional. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the bag check system and the helpfulness of the staff. The room was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ted

It was so outdated. They need to remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARNDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and efficient room just what we needed prior to starting our biking trip of the island. The office staff were extremely helpful and we appreciated the assistance in being able to bring our bikes into courtyard. Thank you for a comfortable stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited food, showers were small with limited flat space in the bathroom to place things. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toropova

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was wonderful. It’s a cozy hotel. It was a really nice setting. Everything was clean and your room gets cleaned every day, which is unusual for hotels nowadays.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehran, LAKE FOREST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025