5/16/2012
This place is fine, unfortunately the staff is horrible. Staying here is like staying at someone's home that doesn't want you there and is passively aggressively tolerating you there. Only stay here if you have no other option and don't expect to feel welcome. The owner is a grumpy old man that probably doesn't realize that things like online reviews exist so he feels free to treat his guest like cattle and Christine and Kathy are the staff to avoid if you're unlucky enough to have to stay here.
Catalina is great and expensive, don't go through all the work and expense to get there and only to end up having your vacation ruined by staying at Casa Mariquita.

This was our second stay at this property and lived up to our experience on the first. Consistent with even more bubbling personality from Melinda and Christine! You cannot go wrong with the hotel's personable qualities, its' location and ambiance. Nice muffins, coffee and orange juice wake up call. You're on island time and they make it a truly "island time" stay. Be forewarned, however (and they will forewarn you) room #1 across from the lobby is noisy per the residents at the time of our stay (Christine and I had a laugh about that complaint for the duration of the morning). Don't say you weren't told so! A delightful experience and extremely accommodating staff! We'll be back for the Spencer Davis Group exhibition in June!

I have stayed here at least (5) times and absolutely LOVE it! The rooms are very nice size and are very clean! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly and "Lauren" is so wonderful and helped us have the best experience on Catalina!

My husband and I have been visiting Catalina for over 20 years for family visits. This time, a resident recommended the Casa Mariquita.Well, THIS is the place we'll be coming back to! We can't say enough about Christine, Lauren, Evelyn and Melinda -- delightful and helpful! The room was lovely as was the hotel property. It's not for anyone with mobility issues -- lots of steps -- but otherwise it has our whole-hearted recommendation!