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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Avalon

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Bathroom
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Courtyard Area (2 Double Beds)

  • 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 Visitor Center and Avalon Pier. Three Palms Avalon Arcade and Catalina Island Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avalon Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sandtrap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Trap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel perfectly located for exploring 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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  • Air conditioning
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The price is CA $166
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includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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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 Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on May 7, 2026 start from CA $239, 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. 499 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN, GARDENA

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

lisa, paso robles

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

6/10 Okay

Taorui

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nine Ren

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

Janyce

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

8/10 Good

Blanca

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman who was on staff was very sweet and checked us in early. Room was nice, clean and cozy. At checkout, she was nice to say to leave luggage and she’d watch it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jyothilakshmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

James

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ted

It was so outdated. They need to remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARNDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and efficient room just what we needed prior to starting our biking trip of the island. The office staff were extremely helpful and we appreciated the assistance in being able to bring our bikes into courtyard. Thank you for a comfortable stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Toropova

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Irvin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Anaheim

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

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Portland

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and gorgeous view of the ocean and casino. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025