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Hotel Villa Portofino – reviews, photos

111 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 127, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Hotel Villa Portofino
Ranked #4 of 18 hotels in Avalon
4.5 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(9)
  • Sun deck(7)
  • Larger room(5)
  • Main street(5)
  • Great time(3)
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North Hills Ca
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Stay on the Isalnd "Catalina."”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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We have a time share, but chose not to ues it. This was a very important day.
The hotel was in short "SIMPLY THE BEST." The island is a bit tricky, the room was beautiful.
Im a contractor and my standards are sky high. The marble walls in bathroom, to the fancy beding, working fireplace, super clean, and highly kept room, stand alone!
Its impossible to find a more complete, clean, and high end hotel.... We did have the primier suite "Capri" OCEAN VIEW! We travel often,and only stay in the high end hotels, this one for the Island, was at the very top. The hotel staff , thanks Wendy. Were ready to help with everything. When on the island dont mis Michelle at the Sea Spa... His and her massages..
were at the top of our list.. Our stay was great.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Southern California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pleasant surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Picked up a great winter special and was pleasantly surprised at what a nice place this is. The website doesn't due it justice. They have clean rooms and fresh linens. The staff is very nice and helpful.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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O'Fallon, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Cozy Feel and Great Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our first time visiting Catalina Island, and we're so glad we chose Hotel Villa Portofino! Its cozy feel, great views, and great customer service made it the perfect place to stay. The location was perfect ... right on the harbor, and shopping was within walking distance. The sundeck was very inviting and had a great view of the harbor. We will stay here again on our next trip.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Valley Center, California
1 review
“Good choice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Hotel Villa Portofino was a great choice for a short off season visit to the island. Everything was super clean, the patios (nice little venues on all the floors, and a delightful sun deck) thorougly enjoyable, and the location perfect. We had discounted rooms, and although very small, all we needed since the whole idea of island living is being & enjoying the out of doors.. We would stay again in a heartbear.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“First Time at Catalina”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I visited Catalina for the first time and had a wonderful time. Mainly because the Hotel Villa Portofina, was so great. From check in to check out they provided excellent customer service and made us feel special. We stayed in the King Deluxe room and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the fireplace and large "spa like" bathtub. We would recommend this hotel to any one of our friends and we would stay here again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Portofino Hotel Avalon
Address: 111 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 127, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
Price range (per night):* INR5,321 - 30,805

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