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El Terado Terrace

230 Marilla Ave, PO Box 1295, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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San Diego, California
Top Contributor
83 reviews 83 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

We stayed in the townhouse 112 and it was great. 2 stories with a full kitchen - downstairs in the living room was a queen sized bed and bathroom - upstairs was 2 bedrooms with 1 queen bed in each and another bathroom. It was clean but showed some signs of aging. For the other prices around Catalina though, this... More

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Tustin, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We checke into the hotel on a sunday at 2. Had called them up to say we might get late. But then nobody attends your phone ( i guess, busy on calls) neither returns the calls (sad). we reached the room n were getting comfortable n had a knock at the room sayin they need to clean up d roo,m..... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My visit brought me to the island so that I could enjoy riding my mountain bike at the Catalina Gran Fondo, which traversed 55 miles of the island. Yes, buffalo's roam the island as I came across a couple herds, yet if I had to do it again....take the tour. The bus tour also provides views on the other side... More

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San Rafael, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

El Terado Terrace is a delightful hotel off the beaten track, yet a quick walk downhill to all the good things in town. It's particularly nice if you are spending time at the Casino ballroom, it's very close. Big nice room, love the kitchenette, well-equipped. Barbecue use on a pretty little patio. The only reason I wouldn't give the place... More

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Orange County ca
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Stayed there for my birthday for 2 days April 24 thru April 26, beds very comfortable, nice little kitchen with full fridge, full gas stove, plates etc provided etc. Had the corner unit ocean view, one building below should be demolished, but don't look down, just look at the ocean, and yes it was stated on other reviews on a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

I have stayed in several hotels in Avalon, and this was by far the best experience. Rooms are large, comfortable, and clean. Great location and view, and the staff was friendly. For the price, you can't get better on the island.

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San Jose, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

This is a couple of blocks uphill from town, but it was clean and reasonably priced for a unit with a kitchen. The bed was comfy and the TV worked well. While the place could use a bit of a facelift I felt that it was a very good value. The staff were very courteous.

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Anytown, USA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

After reading all the fabulous reviews of ETT on Trip Advisor, we were expecting to be blown away by an amazing experience. Our stay was perfectly fine (hard to complain when you're on vacation in Avalon), but nothing over-the-top. Pros: We got a great rate, especially for being in Catalina; the bed was super comfy; the room was very clean,... More

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San Diego, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

From the time we booked our reservation until the time we checked out, the El Terado made us feel like family. On the day we were checking in, Ivan (the manager) called us to confirm our reservation and to remind us about the free taxi service to the hotel from the boat terminal. When we got to the hotel Ivan... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013 via mobile

We arrived to find our reservations through Expedia had not made it here. The room we wanted was not available; however, they gave us a smaller room comped for the night! The room was smaller than what we wanted, but clean. In the morning, they still had no larger rooms available and offered us a room at their sister property.... More

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  • Very clean(6)
  • Great Place(3)
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Additional Information about El Terado Terrace

Address: 230 Marilla Ave, PO Box 1295, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Region: United States > California > Catalina Island > Avalon
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Business Hotels in Avalon
#5 Family Hotels in Avalon
#7 On the Beach Hotels in Avalon
#14 Romantic Hotels in Avalon
Price Range: $$
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