Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Avalon

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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129 Whittley Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (1 Queen- Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (1 King- Ocean View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room (1 Queen- Mountain View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom (Cottage A- 1 Full+2 Twins)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Cottage, Patio, Pool View (Cottage D-1 Queen+1 Twin )

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Cottage-1Queen+ Kitchen)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Partial Sea View (1 Queen (tub)- Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Partial ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (1 Full Patio View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View (2 Doubles- Ocean View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Avalon

At Studio 9 Hotel Catalina you'll be within steps of Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, a garden and a vending machine. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Avalon hotel include Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Descanso Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

Victorian hotel in Avalon
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Avalon hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina offers 28 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon
Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel
Hotel Catalina
Hotel Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel Avalon
Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Hotel Catalina
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Avalon
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

The closest beach to Studio 9 Hotel Catalina is Hamilton Beach (1.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

No, Studio 9 Hotel Catalina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

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

Are pets allowed at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina?

There isn't one on site, but Catalina Island Golf Course is a short 17-minute walk away.

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. The internet was a bit slow and the TV was somewhat outdated, but overall it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very clean but the matres was terrible. We suffered from backaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have a nice ocean view The room are big and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

AnneMette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flimsy sheets Nasty carpet Outdated dingy bathroom Blood stain on wall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeannette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a very old property that isn’t easily navigated when it’s dark. The kind check in lady helped me with my bag. They have limited front desk hours which isn’t clear
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old so not able to keep as spotless as a modern one with no character but very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very fun, quirky hotel. We did have a ghost in our room though, which kept turning on our light in the middle of the night but once we acknowledged it, it stopped and let us sleep. Same thing happened to two other people from our group, they said the same thing happened to them - seems to be a friendly ghost.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Happy anniversary

Very good happy anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and staff were nice, but room was very small and the lights flickered on and off multiple times during the night. The fan did as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo briones

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room.was vwry clean ,staff.qaa.very curteaous; Nancy the receptionist was super friendly and recommend great places to eat: we wlild definitely stay again;
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jefferson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
sheets and towels were dirty , not as bad as other hotels but still okay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARESE

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinsula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean, bright, comfortable, and conveniently located within 2-8 minutes walk to the beach, shopping, and food. The property seems quite old and has some quirks, but it is clean, quiet, and well maintained, with gorgeous smelling star jasmine bushes and succulents just outside the front porch, windows with stained glass over the stairs, and an open air porch on each upper floor with wicker chairs and a view of Avalon harbor. Each room was sunny, fresh and clean, and included blackout curtains, a dresser, a TV with a Roku remote, and a mini fridge. I like old buildings, so I found it charming, but like I said, it had some quirks. These included: odd vent shafts in the walls, sinks/vanities sometimes outside of the bathrooms, no AC, no elevator, and windows that didn't seem to be able to lock shut. I was originally situated in a ground level room. It and the bedsheets seemed very clean, but I found pretzel crumbs in the bed between the sheets. I had been in transit for 15 hours and was exhausted, so I napped on top of the blankets and asked for a clean set of sheets an hour or so later when I was semi coherent, just to play it safe. The front desk staff seemed pretty annoyed and didn't smile or greet me after that day, but ultimately they transferred me to an unoccupied room on the third floor. That room had a beautiful view of the homes climbing up the hills and the harbor and was blessedly crumb free. Staff grumpiness notwithstanding, I enjoyed my stay there.
Hotel Catalina at night, as seen from the street
The view from my third floor room of Avalon. It was even prettier at night.
The view from my third floor room of Avalon. It was even prettier at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Nora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Up a steep hill so be prepared to walk uphill. Bare minimum amenities but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is beautiful and well maintained friendly people and excellent staff at area businesses
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025