Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3.0 star property

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A multi-story hotel with a balcony on the second floor, a sign reading "HOTEL CATALINA," and a palm tree in the foreground.
A fireplace with a stained glass door, a framed painting of a ship, and two potted plants.
Exterior detail
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $224
$200 nightly
$224 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

Explore the area

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129 Whittley Avenue, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View (1 Queen- Ocean View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (1 King- Ocean View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room (1 Queen- Mountain View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom (Cottage A- 1 Full+2 Twins)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Honeymoon Cottage, Patio, Pool View (Cottage D-1 Queen+1 Twin )

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Cottage-1Queen+ Kitchen)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Partial Sea View (1 Queen (tub)- Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (1 Full Patio View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View (2 Doubles- Ocean View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

When you stay at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina in Avalon, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Catalina Island Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Catalina Island Visitor Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Avalon Port and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Catalina Island Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Descanso Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina offers 28 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a business center, microwave in a common area, and a vending machine.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon
Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel
Hotel Catalina
Hotel Catalina Avalon
Catalina Hotel Avalon
Hotel Catalina Catalina Island/Avalon, CA
Hotel Catalina
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Avalon
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Hotel Avalon

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1012 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a perfect place to stay for a real Catalina experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I definitely recommend this hotel for anyone doing an overnight stay in Catalina. The staff are so friendly and the location is convenient :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

Liked: Staff & service
Great place cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to spend a weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and overall building inside and out was very well maintained and clean.. I would definitely return on my next stay as well as refer it to my friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evangelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The rooms and bathroom were clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nancy at the front desk was so helpful! They made my stay a wonderful experience and I would recommend studio nine to others visiting Catalina Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Genacel

The place is few minutes walk away from the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place wonderful view close to every thing amazing staff needs new beds .
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tiny cute room, perfect for a weekend gateway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No cups in room so did a trip to Vons. Great location, clean room, great staff. A nice inexpensive option. Comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel! Would appreciate a coffee machine in the room or in a common area. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amount of windows for fresh air and nice views on the balcony. The room was a bit smaller than I thought, but the price was a good deal and close to the main Plaza. Super comfortable pillows, I slept really well here!
View from the second floor balcony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had mountain view room. The ocean was visible from main balcony . Staff was friendly although hotel staff needed to be called in advance for questions.
The view from hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria de la Luz

Liked: Staff & service
Room served its purpose. Comfortable to rest at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uziel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely nice. It was so close to everything. The ambience was perfect. Everything was clean highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

antoniette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, clean, friendly. The room was spacious and the bed super comfortable. Loved staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymond

We had a nice partial view of the ocean. The hotel was located close to restaurants and stores. Our room didn't have AC, but did have a Ceiling Fan across the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Friendly staff. The rooms are quaint and have the old time charm. Would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026