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Hermosa Hotel

131 Metropole Street, PO Box 646, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Hermosa Hotel
Ranked #13 of 18 hotels in Avalon
3.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
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Truckee, California
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This review is for the Catalina Cottage area within the Hermosa Hotel group. We picked this hotel because they allowed dogs. Our expectations were low but hopes were high due to the centralized location. The cottage is in a good location but was barely fit for a dog. The price we paid ($200 a night with dog fees and taxes)... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Quaint really means paper thin walls and tiny rooms when you use Groupon. Very friendly staff however and central to everything. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

My wife and I went on a groupon deal so the price was great. We enjoy historic, elclectic places so the room size, lack of ADA compliance and age of the structure did not bother us. However, the cottage we stayed in needs a remodel. The sink is coming off the wall, the shower curtain was disgusting ( it needs... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I stayed here for the Catalina Jazz Festival. The hotel staff was great. They provided excellent concierge for the numerous excursions I reserve right from the hotel. All of my requests were taken care of without much effort on my part. This service is what made my four day weekend amount to a relaxing vacation. The room was simple and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Although Mark and Mindy were fantastic, friendly, and helpful hosts, the Hermose Hotel should really be used as a backpackers hostel and not a hotel. The room we had was tiny and the only window opened onto the walkway to other rooms and that window needed to be open to get the room to a comfortable temperature. The Hermosa is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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Stayed here last year thanks to a Groupon deal that included both a stay in a cabin and the ferry trip over to the island. First off, I love how you can get off the ferry and just stroll on over to the hotel. Avalon is so adorable in that way. Its also super convenient that you're allowed to leave... More

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Santa Cruz, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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OMG. Totally more than I could have hoped for after some ridiculous negative reviews. This place is: Quirky, Fun, Inexpensive (see, I didn't use a negative word like "cheap"), Service-Oriented, unique, and so cute! So maybe adjectives I needed the colon (:)! They have rentable SCUBA storage units! We hung our gear out to dry (after we used their cleaning... More

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West Covina, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Wow! What a great inexpensive way to enjoy all that Catalina has to offer. Conveniently situated next to a supermarket and near to all restaurants and outdoor activities. The friendly staff go out of their way to ensure that all of their guests have everything they need to make their stay enjoyable. We love all that Catalina Island has to... More

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san diego, ca
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed our stay here in February. The weather was not as cold as I would have thought and it provided a nice break from a busy schedule. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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My wife and I stayed at the Hermosa Hotel over the winter break and throughly enjoyed it! Yes it is a bunch of old cottages and an old main building, that can not remotely compare to the Marriot. But why try? Who wants to stay in a sterile, overly designed chain anyway? At least on vacation! Our little cottage was... More

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Address: 131 Metropole Street, PO Box 646, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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