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Casa Mariquita Hotel

229 Metropole Ave, PO Box 2487, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Casa Mariquita Hotel
Ranked #12 of 18 hotels in Avalon
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So. California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2006

Accomodating staff made my visit their priority. Very clean and quiet. Great location. Exceptional staff. A very relaxing tranquil experience. Affordable! Casa Mariquita, my newly found weeknd spa getaway (minus the spa).

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Los Angeles
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2006

We booked this last minute in the peak summer season, and I was afraid to see the room -- but it was great! Sure it was up 4 flights of stairs, but once we were up there the view was spectacular, felt like the mediterranean. Staff was very very nice, and they were up each morning sweeping down the walkways,... More

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LA, CA
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2006

Friendly staff - Jeannette & Kathy were so helpful, really go the extra. Room was pleasant & clean. Great value - perfect for location & price. Short walk to the beach, restaurants, shopping. Just a block to everything - but quiet, cute, lots of charm & lovely patios for relaxing & sunning. Staff just were outstanding, really cared that we... More

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Denver, CO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2006

This hotel is perfect for us. We paid around $150 a night for king bed, balcony, and partial view. Staff was friendly and helpful, and room was clean. Dont listen to people complaining about dirty carpet, it has nice tile floor. Location was perfect, out of the way enough, but close enough too. A bit of a slope, but only... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2006

The hotel was adequate - our room was kind of dark, and the air cooler was really, really loud, the bed was comfortable enough but the pillows were very lumpy and left us with neck pains. The carpet felt weird on our feet, like it was damp or something, in fact the entire room had that feeling..strange.. In addition, it... More

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California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2006

My wife and stayed here and we enjoyed the place. Room was clean. Staff was courteous. Location is ideal. Not too close to get street noise, but not too far away to walk anywhere you want to go. The biggest compliment: The room was very quiet. It helped my wife and me to relax. The room had a tile floor,... More

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California
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2006

Cons: The hotel is situated on a hill so you'll have to do a small hike to get to it. Not recommended for those with mobile disabilities. No ferry packages availabe but I could be wrong about this. Pros: It is affordable and the place is clean, quiet, and has personality. The staff is nice and the room is clean.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2006

The Casa Mariquita Hotel was located just one block away from the Beach, shops, bars etc. Very cute hotel with a garden theme walkway to your room. My room was very clean and larger than what I expected (I had a king standard room). Friendly staff, will to go the extra mile in order to make your trip a more... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2006

There was one positive aspect of Casa Mariquita, that was a rooftop terrace with table, chairs, and attractive plants. Other than that, our experience was terribly disappointing, starting with the unprofessional attitude of the deskclerk (she addressed us,"you guys") and the poor housekeeping in the room. I was compelled to write to the hotel regarding the carpeting in our room... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2005

People...only stay here if you are looking for cheap and dirty! This was motel 6...no motel 5! This is where you stay if you have no other choice. The place was not filthy, but I would not describe it as clean. The walls must be made of paper because we could hear every toilet flush...every shower...and some other things we... More

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Additional Information about Casa Mariquita Hotel

Also Known As:
Casa Mariquita Avalon
Casa Mariquita Hotel Avalon
Casa Mariquita Hotel Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Address: 229 Metropole Ave, PO Box 2487, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
Region: United States > California > Catalina Island > Avalon
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Family Hotels in Avalon
#12 Romantic Hotels in Avalon
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Built in 1990, Casa Mariquita Hotel is among the newest built of all Catalina Island hotels. Although we are a Catalina Island hotel that is conveniently located right in the town of Avalon - less than a block from the beach, with restaurants, shopping and sightseeing all within a five minute walk - Casa Mariquita Hotel is away from the busy Main Street, and enjoys less noise and crowding than most other Catalina Island hotels. We also offer amazing Catalina Island hotel packages, so that you can get the most out of your stay. ... more   less 

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