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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel near Catalina Island Visitor Center in Avalon

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Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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409 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 246, Avalon, CA, 90704
  • Place, Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Courtyard Area (1 Full and 1 Twin Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Courtyard Area (2 Double Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Avalon

Heart of Avalon.With a stay at this Avalon hotel, you'll be steps from Catalina Island Museum and a 5-minute walk from Catalina Island Visitor Center. Avalon Pier and Three Palms Avalon Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel near Catalina Island Visitor Center in Avalon
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Avalon hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Mac Rae offers 24 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is CA $230
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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

  • No pets 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the airport?

Hotel Mac Rae is 10.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Mac Rae?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $309, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Mac Rae.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.8 mi (24-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Mac Rae offer free breakfast?

Hotel Mac Rae does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Catalina Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mac Rae?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Mac Rae?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a pool?

Hotel Mac Rae does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Mac Rae to downtown Avalon?

Hotel Mac Rae is 0.1 mi away from Avalon.

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfortable and the staff was great..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Nine Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect historic location, clean, lovely and friendly staff, morning breakfast. Great Value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Nice patio & great coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean. The bed was super comfortable and the ocean view was amazing. The coffee provided in the morning was really good. We were very happy with our stay. I forgot to mention the staff was super nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if visiting Catalina!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to Jaqueline front desk receptionist, she was so amazing and thank you!! Great stay! Quiet, clean, and cute. All the staff are super professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzan

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent waterfront room! Walkable to everything including trail heads! Accommodating staff, who allowed late check out and shipped left behind clothing without charging for shipping! Very kind front desk staff and safe hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A cheery hotel in the heart of the Catalina shores. The staff was very accommodating assisting with beach towels and luggage hold. Our room was ready by 10:30 am, which was a nice surprise. The county yard is very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
staff were friendly ocean front room was nice but very noisy on saturday night with a fight broke out at 2:00 AM hotel is old and dated but ok , works fine for a quick weekend get away just no longer than 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

JANNET

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

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple hotel perfectly located in the center of everything; staff is really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025