With a stay at El Terado Terrace in Avalon, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Three Palms Avalon Arcade and 6 minutes by foot from Catalina Island Museum. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Avalon Theater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Catalina Casino.
What's nearby
Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Avalon Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Descanso Beach Club - 13 min walk
Pancake Cottage - 8 min walk
Luau Larry's - 7 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 6 min walk
Bluewater Avalon - 5 min walk
About this property
El Terado Terrace
Hotel in Avalon with a 24-hour front desk
El Terado Terrace offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.00 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
El Terado
El Terado Terrace
El Terado Terrace Avalon
El Terado Terrace Condo
El Terado Terrace Condo Avalon
El Terado Terrace Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
El Terado Terrace Hotel Avalon
El Terado Terrace Mini Hotel
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El Terado Terrace Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
No one at front desk, although we arrived at 3 pm. Key was left for us. Beds and pillows were very uncomfortable, creaky, stiff, lumpy. Bathroom was clean except for mold on shower door.
Marcia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Stephen
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location. Wash walk to and from center of town. You do have to walk up hill -‘if you don’t have a golf cart.
The manager Ivan was great very nice but the place itself was run down cards for unlocking the rooms didn’t work the door itself jammed the shower valves were horrible I seen roaches ( I got pictures and video proof) the place was just really run down for what we payed you should get a little more for your money I will never stay there again and would not recommend it to anyone oh yes the WiFi did not work either !!!!
400$ a day to see mold in the shower must stereo type your name upon booking and giving you a room we stayed 1 night and checked out he couldn't accommodate
Travon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Dakota
Aug 29, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dakota
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Jay
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioner wasn't working upon arrival, worked on it for 1/2 hour, then waited on staff's "lunch" break to get over for an hour, then finally texted office number with issue, told "be there in a minute, waited another half hour for staff to show up, took yet another 1/2 hour to get running. Woke up Sunday morning to dead cockroach on bathroom floor. but pretty nice overall.
Do not pay full price or even close to it for this place. TV did not work. It had to be fixed each day but cable pixelated in the evening. WiFi was too weak to stream anything. I know, who goes to Catalina to watch TV? Well in the evenings after visiting bars and restaurants you may want to do that. Anyway the toilet stuck, the bathroom fan did not work, many plug ins did not work and were old. I moved bed to plug in cpap and saw lots of dust bunnies and a few stains. So here’s the good stuff: the kitchen had nice plates and glasses, the decor was nice, the cleaning staff was nice. The owner/manager was not to be bothered and thought a sign on the registration window excused him from being attentive and of course it is your fault if you do not read the sign. He is busy fixing up the place. Just no this is not worth the money you pay. I’m ok with all the problems if I was paying a discounted rate or was compensated for trouble. But no offer was given and when suggested they did not reply. Please stay somewhere else b
Property is in the top!!! We had to walk uphill! No front desk, my room smelled, the kitchen sponge was not new it was smelly. The Fridge made a loud noise in the middle of the night. I didn’t requested a room with kitchen and it was given to us.
It was a perfect spot that kept you close to downtown and walkable to everything but was tucked up away on the hill where it was still quiet to go home to. That being said, if you do not wish to use the public transportation to go back home be prepared to walk up the hill it is a little steep. The hotel was nice and cozy it had a comfy bed, great AC and water pressure. The wifi was also strong and steady. Our unit was upstairs; it was not one of the ones with the kitchen in it, however, we did have a mini fridge and a microwave and that was still super helpful as we were still able to get some groceries from the local Vons. We would stay here again as the price point was excellent for the amenities we had l.
The staff was not helpful and they were not in the front desk at all times . Trying to call but no answer . The day we left and there was no ride to the terminal but they did come pick us at the terminal for free . The room was full of musty smell as well . Terrible
Carolyn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
Aug 13, 2025
Needs some updating, paint etc. The customer service was above and beyond helpful and accommodating!
The only thing we did not like was the hill.When we made the reservations, we did not on the hill.
Other than that we have the best time ever
Diane
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
JOANN, Garden Grove
Aug 8, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Five minutes from main strip; however, you have to get back up the hill to get to this hotel. Five minute walk down, 10 minute steep walk back. Food options are good, lots of great restaurants to pick from.
We were supposed to just leave our luggages and was able to check in early so that was a relief!
Staff was great!
Room had a fridge, microwave, stove, pots and pans, plates and cups, kcups for coffee, and a TV. Outside area has a grilling station and cute hangout spot.
It was also clean! Would come back here again.