My young son and I have been camping the last 3 years at Hermit Gulch so it was time for a change. I checked out pretty much all the hotels before settling on the Hermosa. I was delighted with the friendly helpful staff members - Mindy & Brandon. They were responsive and I got a very nice deal for 2... more

This was our first overnight stay on Catalina Island. I was initially dismayed at the summer prices for lodging, and then I stumbled on the Hermosa on TripAdvisor. The current comments were very promising and the prices were good, compared to other Catalina options. Front desk staff is truly as friendly and helpful as other reviewers have noted. The owner... more

Service was friendly and very helpful. Our rooms were clean & bright. Kitchenetts well supplied. Nice patio with a view of the ocean and close to the market, restaurants and shops. The best part of staying at the Hermosa Hotel was the wonderful way all personnel responded to requests. My 95 yr. old mom & 4 sisters loved their stay... more

The rooms are quite small. Normally, this shouldn't be a hindrance if it's laid out well. It wasn't. They have a large bureau, that would accommodate someone staying for a month, but no desk. They could have easily replaced the oversized and inpractical bureau with a writing table/desk. I had a shared bathroom, but the other folks with whom I... more

The staff make this the nicest place we went on the island. Friendly, eager to help, genuine and kind. Not too many like that in Catalina. Most places we went the people were indifferent if not outright rude and the service, products, etc was nothing special. You can leave your baggage before and after check-in/out, you can shower after you... more

great place,i spent 2 nites @the hermosas,we had the small cottage(2 queen/1 bath/refrig.microwave) for $120 a nite!!. this is an old mansion,so there is nothing too fancy regarding the room&facilities,(i think is over 100 yrs old).you have a small vons market next to it for snacks .we went to jack"s for breakfast, and they have a bakery for pastry /coffee... more

I've lived in Northern California for 6 years -- Finally, I got myself over to the Catalina Islands for a mini-vacation trip and so thrilled I chose Hermosa Hotel! First, with the basics: This hotel has a very down home personality, clean rooms, nice views of the residential neighborhood, close to everything (but still on a quiet block), very safe... more

My 15 year old daughter and I went to Avalon to do the ocean dives needed for scuba certification. The Hermosa is an older hotel with lots of stairs and no elevator. The rooms are very basic. Absolutely no frills. (bring your own hair dryer!) Some have bathrooms and showers, some don't. But if you are a diver, it's the... more

This hotel ROCKS! Definitely the BEST place to stay in Avalon if you are looking for the best deal in town and want the friendliest service in the world. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who is looking for an upscale environment though, but if you do, you could easily pay 300 a night. If you are a simple kind... more