"The location and the staff were great. It was a cute and comfortable atmosphere"
Heather from United States
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"We loved the waterfront location of this hotel."
Roam43888233187 from United States
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"It was right by the main strip and right in front of the beach"
Sophia from United States
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"Location could not be beat. The court yard area between the rows of rooms is very special with the patio furnishings."
Sandy from United States
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"The room was very comfortable and the location was outstanding!"
Kathleen from United States
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Historic 1920 hotel on Avalon's waterfront boardwalk
Accommodations
Hotel Mac Rae offers 20 rooms with choices including Courtyard King rooms and Double Rooms with Private Bathroom. Certain rooms feature skylights above the bathroom, adding natural light. All rooms come with air conditioning, a TV, and a mini fridge.
Hotel Facilities
Guests have access to a fitness room and a sun terrace with courtyard seating. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage before check-in and after checkout, plus beach towels for use during the stay. A free continental breakfast with fresh pastries, fruit, coffee, and juice is available each morning.
Location & Access
The hotel sits directly on Crescent Avenue, Avalon's main boardwalk, with shops and restaurants at the doorstep. Descanso Beach is less than 1 km away, and Raindance Art is a 2-minute walk. Guests can walk from the Catalina Express ferry terminal in under five minutes.
Entertainment & Activities
On-site entertainment options include karaoke, movie nights, and mini golf. The hotel offers direct access to water sport facilities on site, as well as snorkelling, diving, and fishing in the surrounding waters. Hiking trails are also available across the island.
Family-Friendly Services
Family rooms accommodate groups with children, and the hotel provides a secure luggage storage area for after checkout. Guests can use a shower room to freshen up after a day at the beach before their ferry departure. The courtyard offers a quiet space for reading or socializing among families.
Highlights
Location: Waterfront boardwalk, steps from ferry & beach
Rooms: Historical 1920 building with skylight bathrooms