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Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course

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BBQ/picnic area
Basic Double Room
Lobby
Fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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, Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room (1 Queen- Mountain View)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room (1 Queen- Mountain View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Avalon

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

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Catalina Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avalon Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3-star Victorian hotel near Catalina Island Golf Course
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Studio 9 Hotel Catalina.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Avalon hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 492 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1018 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL, merlin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

miguel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refrigerator makes a lot of noise I have video

No room services No clean up
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katerina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hallways smell very old, the room clean and doesn’t have the smell Loud neighbors upstairs No noise cancellation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is an older hotel but
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is old lights controlled by remote that the neighbors can turn on very annoying when trying to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Felice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute room and the service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I loved this place! Super cute and quaint and it was perfect for a simple trip to the island. The amenities were perfect and I loved that there was a Roku in the room so we could watch Netflix after a day of relaxing in the sun :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

May

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from the sheets, our room was not cleaned properly. The floor was crusty. There was hair in the and shower. There's no AC. The refrigerator didn't really keep things that cold. The staff were helpful, but sometimes were away. You'd have to wait for them to show up to address any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sezar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delmy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Priya

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd chose this hotel when there is absolutely no other option available. Following are some reasons: - The building is super old. - Rooms are super tiny - There is no elevator so you have to drag your heavy luggage 4 levels up the stairs yourself. - No coffee kettle in rooms - No AC in the hotel and the fan kept switching on and off the whole night (It's an old building was the explanation given by the staff member) - There is no housekeeping available. - Hotel has absolutely no staff for anything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isabella

great location & price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. We stayed in the D shack. The windows were broken and did not lock. There were spiders, centipedes, bugs, webs all over the room and bathroom. The toilet had urine stains and I had to unclog the toilet with a plunger. The light and ceiling fan would turn on and off through out the night. The bathroom was so small the sink hung over your legs when sitting on the toilet and there was no counter. There was only hot or cold water in the sink. The carpet was old and stained. The pool view did not exist. The pool was actually a spa and was boarded up with wood. The outside smelled of cat pee. The TVs did not work. When I asked for a new room they were fully booked and did not offer a refund. We wanted to leave early but the boat reservations were full. There was no where else to stay. This room was not as advertised! It was NOT a very good hotel. It was horrible. I would appreciate it if management would refund me my money. Expedia should not offer this hotel as an option through their site.
Spiders
This is the pool view
Spiders in bathroom And bedroom
Spider webs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
🏨 Studio 9 Hotel Review: Quirky Charm at a reasonable rate I genuinely like this hotel. It’s got charm, friendly vibes, and a great location—but it’s not for the picky guest. If you’re the type who can roll with a few quirks, you’ll likely enjoy it. 🛏️ Atmosphere & Rooms • The building is older, but it’s clean and well-kept. • Rooms are small, bathrooms are small. (No room for dancing to your favorite song.) • Electrical switches are the old push-button style—nostalgic and they still work just fine. • Staff are warm, welcoming, and super helpful throughout the stay. 🧗‍♂️ Room Locations & Stair Notes • Third-floor rooms require tackling steep stairs, but the views from up top are fantastic. • King-size beds are located on the second and third floors only; ground floor rooms are limited to Queen size beds. ⚠️ Accessibility Overview • Upper floor rooms are not wheelchair accessible, and the steep staircases may be challenging for some guests. • The hotel sits at the end of Crescent Ave, up a steep 30% grade hill from the main street—about 110 feet uphill.• After a long day sightseeing, the hike back feels intense. • If you’re older or carrying luggage, you may want to hire a ride from the ferry terminal landing area. • Older guests may want a main level room. • Competitive hotels not on a hill cost roughly $100 more per night. 🚿 Bathroom Details • Our bathroom was very small.• No sink, just a small narrow shower with a curtain, and an undersized toilet that might
Old school electrical
Nice third floor view
Third floor window view
Patio street view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

The staff was awesome!! I will always choose your hotel whenever I go to Catalina.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT J SILVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Hortencia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025