Just returned from another fabulous Hamilton Cove vacation. I wouldn't stay anyplace else on Catalina for a stay of 2 or more nights. For the same or not much more than the price of a tiny hotel room in one of the nicer hotels in Avalon, you can have a beautiful ocean view condo with use of a private golf... more

I booked a 2 bedroom condo- unit 8-84 for 2 nights for 2 couples. The condo was spacious, well appointed, clean and had spectacular views from the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. There are 2 downfalls one was the second bedroom was small with no view- the second is that there are about 40 stairs to get to the... more

Just got back from Catalina Island last week. This is our 4th stay at the Hamilton Cove and we expect to return next summer, if not sooner. We have stayed at three different units at various buildings the past four years with our kids (now 5 and 6) so we are fairly familiar with the property. Lots of excellent reviews... more

This is the second summer that we have rented a condo (or villa as the sign states) at Hamilton Cove. Previously we have stayed in Avalon at one of the sub-par hotels. Without any hesitation, I would urge you to try a Hamilton Cove unit. Both times we booked through Catalina Island Vacation Rentals. They have a great web site... more

Just got back, like I said you can't beat the views. If you want to just relax and take in the beauty of the ocean and listen to the waves at night. This is a vacation for you. We stayed in 2-43, not bad with the stairs. No A/C just fans. They do need to update the patio furniture and... more

Positives: -beautiful views, no matter which unit you are in -private, so very little traffic around the area -unit was clean and like being home away from home -golf cart included with stay was very convenient -pool, tennis court, golf practice areas, croquet on-site Negatives: -noises echo like crazy which made for loud evenings -lots of stairs, dependent on your... more

Hamilton Cove is a condo community with some rental units. The unit we rented was very nice. Keep in mind that the resort is far enough from town that it is necessary to take a taxi or a golf cart (which was provided). If you have a problem with the unit, you are pretty much on your own after you... more

Hamilton cove is the most beautiful spot on the island. We went in February when the weather isn't always warm. We had beautiful days but it was still chilly (around 55). In the winter the island only comes to life when the Cruise ships dock and the people unload and they leave around 5:00pm in the afternoon, other wise it... more

The Hamilton Cove Villas are a large group of condos located just on the edge of the city of Avalon. They are built on the sides of rather steep hills, which does mean that you may have to climb a lot of stairs depending on which unit you get, but it also means that nearly every unit has an unobstructed... more