Hotel Atwater

We splurged on an upgrade to the P Knight Suite and I'm so glad we did. It made our visit special. The room was amazing. Comfortable bed, beautiful and huge bathroom. Great view of the ocean and hillside. We were celebrating a birthday and had a great time.||||Oliver at the front desk was so kind and the staff overall couldn't have been any nicer. ||||We'll be back sand I hope we get another chance to stay in the same room.

Hotel Atwater is honestly one of the nicest places to stay on Catalina Island 🏝️✨ I’m so glad I finally got around to writing this review because my stay here was excellent. The price felt reasonable for the experience, and the location is perfect, with so many places within easy walking distance 🚶‍♀️ The customer service truly stands out. The staff is very accommodating and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable 😊 They are helpful, flexible, and genuinely welcoming. The hotel is renovated, and the entire stay gave me luxury vibes while still feeling relaxed and comfortable 🛏️✨ If you’re looking for a well-located, comfortable, and beautifully maintained hotel in Catalina Island, I highly recommend Hotel Atwater. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay, and it was absolutely worth it 🌊💙

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Million-Percent Recommend — The Perfect Catalina Stay I stayed at Hotel Atwater in Avalon, CA from June 24th–26th, and let me just say… this hotel made me feel like an absolute queen. From the moment I arrived, the staff was kind, welcoming, and genuinely attentive — especially Oliver, who completely set the tone for my trip. Oliver was incredibly sweet, helpful, and thoughtful. He went above and beyond, taking my luggage to my room and making sure everything was perfect. And when I say perfect, I mean it — he put me in a room with the most beautiful view of the water. The walk-in bathroom was spotless and stocked with everything I could possibly need. The room even had a little coffee bar and complimentary mini bottles of wine, which was such a cute touch. Every single team member I crossed paths with smiled, said hello, and made me feel truly cared for. Any time I went downstairs, they checked in to see if I needed anything — suggestions on things to do, fun activities on the island, or just sharing what it’s like living on Catalina. Their warmth made the whole experience feel personal and unforgettable. This hotel is clean, classy, comfortable, and has the kind of service you don’t forget. I would recommend Hotel Atwater a billion percent. I can’t wait to come back. 💙🌊✨

The location, beauty and history of the hotel is a big A+. In addition, I liked how there was an amazing gym to use, lots of fun board games in the lobby vault, and guests get access to the beach club. However for 450.00 a night, my room was a postage stamp- the pillows were lumpy, the ceiling walls were very thin (I can hear the alarm of the guests above me, water flushing, and some other sounds!) the queen bed was slanted...too many people have slept on the right side of the bed and I felt like I was going to slide off. Also my window view was the unsightly roof top. All in all, the amenities were the highlight and hotel is centrally located.

We booked the smallest room and it was small (cruise ship size). However it was very clean and the shower was really nice. Also the beds are very comfortable. Location is key, this hotel is right in the middle of everything you will want to do but was still quiet. The staff are the most friendly ones I have met. They checked us in early and helped get the tour we wanted. I would stay here again when we come back.

We had an incredible experience! We stayed here during our honeymoon and the staff made it really special for us. They had great recommendations, and you also get a discount on island activities through the hotel, so wait to book your tours until you receive the discount code from the hotel! The location was fabulous, we were able to walk everywhere with no trouble. We appreciate the little coffee shop they had downstairs on the day we left.

Nice staff, great location but room felt small and not clean. There was stains which seemed to look like seminal fluids and was told a manger would come upto my room to discuss problem. I waited for an hour and asked cleaning crew and was advice it was special chemical To prevent future rips on headboard. So not sure if that was even better situation. At cock out again was told manager would call me to discuss or possibly even give me a credit for the bad situation but not at all. Thumbs down, I will not be going back to Atwater….

There was so much to love about Hotel Atwater. Front desk staff were very helpful , friendly, and professional. Location was perfect, decor was beautiful. The rooms were a bit on the small side, expected in an older building, but were beautifully designed. Hot showers with good water pressure are always a plus after a long day of traveling, and the hotel did not disappoint there either. Bed and pillows were equally comfortable. |If I could give a 4.5 rating I would, but considering the rate was nearly $400 a night, in the off season, for a standard room, there were some bumps. |I booked a Classic King room, and I think our first room assignment may have actually been an upgrade to an Avalon King (Room 328). It was lovely, except we could only pick up a wifi signal if we were outside of our room and at least 10 feet down the hall. We made do for the first night, and mentioned it at the desk the next morning. They said they would put in a ticket with IT, but by the afternoon we were still without wifi, so I asked about a room change. |Again, the desk staff were super nice and accommodating, but noted the new room would "not have a view". Considering my current view was a light pole and a building across the street, having wifi for the next 2 days was a bigger priority. |We switched to room 219, which was notably smaller, had a view of an interior wall, but it strong wifi. Then I noticed the headboard had multiple large dings and pockmarks chunked out of it. Again I thought, for this price I would expect more. So I took pictures of the beat up headboard and went back to the desk. Fortunately we were able to move to the room next door (221), still smaller, still an interior wall view, but comfortable, without beat up furniture, and with working wifi. |I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Atwater based on the service at the desk, the beautiful design, and comfort. The room situation was just enough of a disappointment and inconvenience for us that I can't give it a 5 star rating for this stay.