Name: Hotel Mac Rae
Address: Avalon, US
Price range: From $258

Hotel Mac Rae, AvalonHotel Mac Rae in Avalon, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 5 of 7 hotels we score in Avalon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $258 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Mac Rae is a historic 1920 hotel in the centre of Avalon on Catalina Island, set right on the beachfront with wide ocean views. Guests get a continental breakfast, beach towels, water, coffee and WiFi at no extra cost, plus use of an open-air courtyard, sun terrace, swimming pool and after-checkout showers. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, work desks and family options, and the front desk runs around the clock. Descanso Beach, the Catalina Casino and Avalon Pier are all within a short walk. It suits families and travellers who want a quiet, well-located base for exploring the island. The building's age means rooms are intimate rather than spacious, and rates start around $258 a night.What stands out

Clean, comfortable rooms

Friendly, helpful staff

Free continental breakfast daily

Walkable downtown Avalon location

Watch out for

Rooms are small and intimate

Nightly rates start around $258

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