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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Travelers can belt out tunes during karaoke nights at this welcoming hotel where the 24-hour front desk staff stands ready to assist with any request

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Hotel Mac Rae, steps from Catalina Island Golf Course, is a convenient base for island exploration. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before heading out and WiFi in public areas upon return. The express check-in and attentive staff ensure a seamless, comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Ocean View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom | Free toiletries

Ocean View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

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Courtyard King

Courtyard King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Queen

Courtyard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Double

Courtyard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Patio Double Double

Patio Double Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Patio Double Twin

Patio Double Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Avalon, Hotel Mac Rae is in the city center. Avalon Port and Catalina Island Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lovers Cove and Hamilton Beach. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Nature Center at Avalon Canyon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Avalon travel guide
Map
409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Casino building and Avalon Harbor, Avalon, Catalina Island, California
    Catalina Island Visitor Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Catalina Island Museum Harbour With Boats
    Catalina Island Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • catalina islands avalon city from above
    Avalon Port
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avalon Overlook, Catalina Island, California
    Catalina Casino
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • golf
    Catalina Island Golf Course
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • Descanso Beach Club
    12 min walk
  • Pancake Cottage
    3 min walk
  • Catalina Island Brew House
    2 min walk
  • Luau Larry's
    2 min walk
  • The Sandtrap
    8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel in the city center
Hotel Mac Rae provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Mac Rae pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Hotel Mac Rae doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Mac Rae located?

Located in the heart of Avalon, this hotel is steps from Avalon Pier, Catalina Island Visitor Center, and Three Palms Avalon Arcade. Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Port are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cute Little motel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. The only hard thing was climbing 2 flights of stairs with luggage. Room was clean, the workers were all very friendly. Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes VERY HELPFUL, they held our luggage until check-in and checkout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the bag check system and the helpfulness of the staff. The room was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinarde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was wonderful. It’s a cozy hotel. It was a really nice setting. Everything was clean and your room gets cleaned every day, which is unusual for hotels nowadays.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very quite location. Even got an early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. The staf were friendly and very professional. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean, on the beach, and shopping was nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited food, showers were small with limited flat space in the bathroom to place things. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is comfortable, very clean, centrally located and the reception staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay except for a bit of noise at night from the bar downstairs. Perfect location, very clean room, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANNET

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel. Location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing and close to everything. Also, the staff was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Hotel Mac Rae between Christmas and New Years, the weather was not the best because of some storms, but the stay was great. I stayed in one of the rooms with the view of the beach and boardwalk. The room was nice (it’s an older hotel but it was nice to have a built-in closet with nice size drawers. In room there is a small refrigerator and coffee maker. Very clean room, nice view of the harbor. It even had a nice outdoor court room area but could not take advantage of it due to the weather. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place right where all the action happens!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean view king at this location. It is the perfect location for a visit to Avalon. It's centered midtown with lots of shops, dining, and places to walk around the town. This was our second stay at this location. We will definitely consider this location for any future plans to Avalon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Old hotel. Outdated. No elevators. 2 set of stairs to reach top. Small room, very clean. King bed very comfortable. Heating and air wall unit worked great. Plus a functioning ceiling fan. Nice TV. Small refrigerator, worked great. Room a bit noisy, but it faced the boardwalk. Great staff. We would stay here again.
Comfortable King Bed.
In room refrigerator.
Bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, staff was very nice, rooms were small but clean. Will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, rooms are clean and the front desk person was helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bjoern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best location. Awesome for enjoying the beach. Desperately needs an update, at least for the prices they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how close to the water & front street it was. loved how we could leave the windows open at night & hear the waves......beautiful views from all 3 windows!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025