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Hotel Mac Rae

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Catalina Island Golf Course

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
View from property
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Ocean View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Queen | Bathroom

Ocean View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard King

Courtyard King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Queen

Courtyard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Double

Courtyard Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Patio Double Double

Patio Double Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Patio Double Twin

Patio Double Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Avalon

Hotel Mac Rae places you next to Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Visitor Center. This 26-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avalon Port - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Descanso Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mac Rae

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Catalina Island Golf Course
At Hotel Mac Rae, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Exterior
Catalina Island Inn
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Catalina Island Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Hotel Mac Rae?

This hotel is located in Avalon, just steps from Avalon Pier and Catalina Island Museum, and within a short walk of Avalon Port. You'll also find Catalina Island Golf Course and Lovers Cove less than a mile away.

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

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mac Rae on Dec 2, 2025 start from $123.49, 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.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Mac Rae doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Mac Rae?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Mac Rae offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Mac Rae allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Mac Rae.

Does Hotel Mac Rae have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Mac Rae?

The closest major airport to Hotel Mac Rae is Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina), which is about 6.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Mac Rae?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a deck where guests can enjoy ocean or courtyard views.

Hotel Mac Rae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & clean hotel tucked closely in between other hotels on the boardwalk. Their breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmelita, Whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jackie and Daniel were the receptionist working while we stayed there and they were so sweet and nice about everything. They made our stay easy and comfortable my husband and I both agreed we would stay there again. Room was a little small but it wasn’t a big issue, other than that we loved it. Yes you can hear people hanging outside in the chair by the room but we are heavy sleepers so that didn’t affect us either
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how the people at the front desk were very friendly. Explained everything of our stay, how our room keys would work,etc. I liked how they had a free breakfast during our stay. Not a whole breakfast station but it had pastries, fruit, coffee, juice and yogurt. Very nice and well stocked. Clean room and comfy bed. I'll return to this hotel for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizbet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Staff are very kind and helpful. Beds are ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

For $800 for a weekend, I was expecting a little nicer amenities. The gentleman who checked us in was very nice, he was great. But the hotel is more of an inn that hasn’t been updated in a while. The pictures are very deceiving. The doors to the rooms need a shoulder nudge to open and close. The room was tiny with maybe a 18” in tv, old carpets & smell of mildew. The bathroom door also doesn’t close, shower was the size of a shoe box. One night was almost $500. I expected a lot more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the staff was super nice and the room was clean and had everything we needed. We loved that the hotel gave us towels for the beach, nice extra touch. The location was perfect, right in the center of all of the activities and steps to the beach. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, San Clemente

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in the middle of town. Easy accessible to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When checking out kept my luggage for a few hours I really appreciate that
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok to stay

Like the fact that hotel is feet away from the beach and walking distance to all the dining and shopping stores. Just FYI no elevator. Daniel at the front desk is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Quaint and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We loved the location of this property. The room are perfectly adequate and the water was hot. One major problem was that the after hours phone number was not working. When our kids locked us out of the room, we had to search for someone who could call the people working. It turns out they stay there and one can just bang loudly on the door to try to get their attention. But we did not know this for a few hours. Otherwise, this hotel is good as a home base for exploring Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just returned from Catalina and our room at the hotel Mac Rae was perfect for my teen son and I. It was a perfect location, being right in the center of everything. I loved having a fridge and coffee maker in the room and the room was SUPER clean and cute!! My 16 year old loved being able to walk down to the basketball and volleyball courts to go play and not having mom tag along! Also, the little pharmacy just downstairs on the corner had bottled water and drinks to put in our fridge. Super close and convenient! We hope to be back next summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syrena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I at first was a little shocked about the size of the room and bathroom especially, my bf is 6’2 and it was very small for him to move around or even use the restroom also the walls are a little thinner then liked so just please keep that in mind !! Stay was great and ac blows nice cold air the staff is great and they have a small breakfast in the morningg
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is an older structure, and our room had a ceiling fan and air conditioner wall unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with easy access to all the things island offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avalon stay

Was a small hotel on the Main Street. The room was pretty small but the courtyard made up for it.Service was excellent . Daniel was great. He was helpful before and during our stay. Breakfast was tasty local muffins, bear claws with fruits, yogurt,juice ,coffee and tea. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Cool beach front property. Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and hotel was right on the beach, but it was a very small, expensive room (no beach view) and we had to walk up many stairs (no elevator) and with luggage it wasn’t easy. The staff was excellent and they even called us to let us know we could check in early so that was unexpectedly nice. The hotel is old and the rooms need to be remodeled
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

evan

Liked: Staff & service

Location oriented

This place was a great central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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