sure, the hotel is small, the rooms are tiny and old - but the views are all worth it! compared to the other expensive hotels "downtown" this is a little jewel. you have a terrasse, pool, enough space to relax outdoors. also fridge, coffee making facilities, microwave, so no problem to be self-sustaining. would go there again next time!

What an amazing place! The view from the hill top overlooking the Pacific, Avalon and LA is incredible. This is where Zane Grey lived and so it appeals to visitors who want to step back in time and relive California before it was over developed. A great place to relax and unwind...Close enough to Avalon to enjoy all it has to offer but far enough away to feel secluded away from the tourists and day trips from LA. Enjoy!

What an amazing place! The view from the hill top overlooking the Pacific, Avalon and LA is incredible. This is where Zane Grey lived and so it appeals to visitors who want to step back in time and relive California before it was over developed. A great place to relax and unwind...Close enough to Avalon to enjoy all it has to offer but far enough away to feel secluded away from the tourists and day trips from LA. Enjoy!

My husband, 9-yr old grandson and myself stayed at the Zane Gray in August 2011. At first glance, the hotel was quaint, private and had an old-world feel. Old is the optimal word. Our room, the Sunset Pass, although affording a nice view of the hills, had carpet that was filthy and covered with black stains - it looked as though oil had been dripped all over. The shower drain needed repair and the toilet was broken. Since our trip was about visiting the island, we chose to not focus on the condition of the room. I would like to say that the most troubling aspect of our stay at the Zane Gray was the angry, unprofessional and unfriendly manager. After only 10 minutes upon arriving, he was yelling at a nice young mom and her 2 young boys playing in the pool. They were adorable and well behaved - yet he was complaining about them making too much noise - and they absolutely were not. When she responded that they were being quiet he yelled more about the fact that it is a quiet establishment and she had been warned. If anyone was affecting the peace and quiet, it was him. I was shocked by his behavior and it really set a bad tone that continued through the week. I do not recommend the Zane Gray...we will return to Catalina, for sure, but never to the Zane Gray!